2002–2014 Willard Wilson Award for Distinguished Service to the University
Wilson Award Winner
James Yoshida
Hawai‘i
James Yoshida’s colleagues describe him as a man who wears many hats with integrity and dedication.
He currently serves as the vice chancellor for administrative affairs at Hawai‘i Community College where he started as a faculty member in 1984.
Yoshida has taught marketing, management courses and computer-related courses such as networking, wireless security, web design and computer applications. He has also taken temporary assignments as registrar, institutional researcher, division chairman, interim dean and vice chancellor.
Yoshida was born and raised on Maui. He received a BBA in management and a MEd in educational administration from UH Manoa.
When he has the time, Yoshida says he enjoys traveling and working in the yard.
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2002–2014 Honorees
