• Go to one of the many events hosted by various campus programs and Student Life. Stay updated on IG: @leewardcc
• Get out in the fresh air and enjoy our many gardens on campus.
• Up for some friendly competition? Join IM LeeSports and play against students from Honolulu CC, Kapiʻolani CC, Windward CC, and UH West Oʻahu.
• Stop by in between classes or hang out with IM LeeGaming in our IM LeeGaming Room.
• Search our Club Listing, under RISO, and check out the clubs that want you as a member!
• Kīpuka, our Native Hawaiian Center at Puʻuloa welcomes anyone to hang out in their Lounge, equipped with comfy furniture and snacks.

• Visit the Student Employment page to see all the different jobs available to you.
• Connect with Career Central if you would like to talk more about your interests and job options on campus.

• Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society offers a myriad of opportunities for scholarships, intellectual enrichment, and personal development through programs based on Phi Theta Kappa’s four hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship.
• Phi Beta Lambda is a professional business association serving postsecondary students nationwide and abroad and helps future business leaders convert their ambitions and abilities into financial success and professional recognition.
• Search our Club Listing, under RISO, and check out the clubs that want you as a member!
• Leeward’s Performing Arts is where it’s at! There is a strong community waiting to welcome you!

Success Connection Workshops are free workshops for Leeward CC students and employees.
Leeward’s Instagram highlights workshops and events all year round. Follow them on @leewardcc

• Find support with our Mental Health and Wellness Team, including urgent help if you need to talk to someone right away.
• Our counselors are here for you—whether you need help with classes, want to talk through something personal, or just need to bounce ideas about your academic journey.
• Take care of your medical needs at the Student Health Center.
• The award-winning Live Pono. Love Pono. podcast features a wide range of topics, with insights from professionals, community organizations, campus resources, and real student experiences.
• Refer to our LGBTQ+ website for resources on and off campus.
• Confidential Resources provide a variety of services including mental health support and counseling, and assistance in deciding whether you would like to report to the University.

Strengths:

• Mental health screenings are available, and crisis support services (e.g., BIT team) are in place.
• The mental health and wellness website is a good resource for students.

Recommendations:

• Consider adding a health history form during student enrollment to proactively flag potential mental health issues.
• Expand routine mental health screenings for depression and anxiety across student services.

Strengths:

• Mental health screenings are available, and crisis support services (e.g., BIT team) are in place.
• The mental health and wellness website is a good resource for students.

Recommendations:

• Consider adding a health history form during student enrollment to proactively flag potential mental health issues.
• Expand routine mental health screenings for depression and anxiety across student services.

Strengths:

• Initiatives like peer support programs and mental health education help reduce the stigma surrounding help-seeking.

Recommendations:

• Enhance accessibility of mental health resources on the website and throughout campus.
• Increase awareness of available support services, especially for students facing academic or personal stress.

Strengths:

• Counseling services, psychiatric medication management, and 24/7 helplines are available.
• Counseling staff diversity reflects the student body.

Recommendations:

• Develop clearer leave of absence and re-entry protocols for students needing mental health breaks.
• Explore additional after-hours mental health services, especially for students balancing work and caregiving duties.

Strengths:

• Existing substance misuse policies and emergency response protocols are in place.
• Alcohol-free events and substance misuse education campaigns are well-established.

Recommendations:

• Align services with the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) model for substance misuse.
• Consider expanding access to Naloxone (opioid overdose reversal) on campus.
• Formalize a Medical Amnesty policy to encourage students to report substance misuse without fear of consequences.

Strengths:

• A Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is in place to address students of concern.
• Clear communication is provided for emergency and after-hours care.

Recommendations:

• Formalize case management processes, especially for students who have been hospitalized or are in ongoing treatment.
• Establish a formal postvention protocol following suicides or tragic events to ensure timely support for affected students and staff.

Strengths:

• Restricted access to high-risk areas (e.g., rooftops) and controlled substances.
• Firearms and toxic substances are appropriately regulated.

Recommendations:

• Conduct annual environmental scans to identify and mitigate new safety risks on campus.
• Implement breakaway closet rods in all new or renovated dormitories to reduce suicide risks.
• Organize regular prescription drug collection events in partnership with local authorities.

• Expand training for faculty and staff to better identify and refer students in crisis.
• Enhance data collection to track engagement with mental health resources and identify gaps in student support.
• Develop formal MOUs with off-campus mental health providers for streamlined referrals.
• Increase awareness of mental health and wellness resources, both online and in-person. (end of strat plan + findings)

Additional subcommittees created to drive strategic plan implementation

Dedicated wellbeing landing page launched

• Leeward CC selected as on of 10 campuses nationwide to receive BraveTalk peer training. Students, student workers, and employees from across 10 different campus areas were present for this event
• Healthy Minds Study  findings on online/asynchronous students showed lower belonging scores and higher rates of suicidality. In March 2026, 4 COMPASS task force members hosted a seminar on “Building Belonging at a Distance: A Cross-Campus Panel on Supporting Asynchronous Student Success” at the UHCC HISSI conference!
• Grant funding secured for psychology peer mentoring initiative, leading to 9% improvement in student retention (course specific)
• Staff readiness trainings provided: ASIST Training, Student Services Division wide de-escalation training
• Mental Health-dedicated marketing assistant was hired for the academic year, leading to additional mental health messaging, outreach and campaign content
• Development of emergency protocol handbook and college employee toolkit to better equip campus community to handle distress and crises
• 50 mental  health workshops and wellness groups were facilitated over the course of the year