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UH V.P. Freitas nominated to be UH West Oahu chancellor

By Star-Advertiser staff

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LAST UPDATED: 07:15 p.m. HST, Feb 14, 2013

DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Rockne Freitas stands next to photos of his two grandchildren: 14-month-old Rockne Freitas and 4-year-old Emalia Freitas in his office at the University of Hawaii. (Star-Advertiser archive)

The Board of Regents will vote next Thursday on whether to approve the appointment of Rockne Freitas as chancellor of the University of Hawaii West Oahu.

The announcement today was met with praise from legislators, who said Freitas will provide stability to the campus as it prepares to expand exponentially in coming years.

Freitas, well-known in UH circles, is UH vice president for student affairs and university relations.

Freitas also served as chancellor of Hawaii Community College and, more recently, was acting athletic director from July 13 to Jan. 13 before Ben Jay assumed the position.

The BOR will consider whether to appoint Frietas for three years, starting May 1.

If approved, he will be paid $226,128 a year.

Gene Awakuni, who has been chancellor at West Oahu since March 2005, retires at the end of the current academic year.

Awakuni’s salary was $211,000.






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Masami wrote:
"If approved, he will be paid $238,008 a year. Gene Awakuni, who has been chancellor at West Oahu since March 2005, retires at the end of the current academic year. Awakuni’s salary was $211,000." WHY does it seem every NEW HIRE into a UH position MAKES MORE than the prior incumbent?
on February 14,2013 | 02:58PM
Maneki_Neko wrote:
Nice money for a glorified high school principal.
on February 14,2013 | 03:40PM
saywhatyouthink wrote:
He's probably making that now as UH VP, it's not about money.
on February 14,2013 | 06:39PM
hunebasami wrote:
This guy wanted Nprm Chow.
on February 14,2013 | 05:34PM
Bdpapa wrote:
He paid his dues. He got the qualifications and he did a lot of the behind the scenes work, dirty or not. He is a soldier. This guy is loyal!
on February 14,2013 | 06:32PM
Bothrops wrote:
The fix is on.
on February 14,2013 | 07:21PM
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