The next cohort group is expected to start in the Fall of 2008. However, a final decision regarding the launch of the next cohort will be made by the Shidler College based on the demand for the program.

In the past the NIMBA program has been offered on Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. The College will continue to conduct its recruiting effort at these locations as well as other locations.

Admissions to the NIMBA program will be determined by the UH Graduate Division upon recommendation of the College’s Admissions Committee. The committee will base its recommendations on the composite characteristics of the applicants rather than strict numerical criteria. For more information about admissions, visit the graduate admissions.

The program employs the latest technology in videoconferencing utilizing video and audio over the Internet to provide live interaction among multiple sites simultaneously. One of its features allows the systems to operate by voice activation. For example, if a person from Kauai is asking a question during class, the system broadcasts the image of the student to all other sites, and then switches to the next person speaking, and so forth.

The technology also incorporates multimedia capabilities that enable the instructors to enhance their lectures with DVD presentations, PowerPoint slides, and overhead documents, and so forth.

Classes are typically held every Monday and Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm in Fall and Spring semesters, and from 6:00pm to 9:30pm in summer sessions (Honolulu Standard Time).

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