Staff Directory
Office Hours and Counter Services
Map to our Office
Email Address:
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CDSE is a new and evolving department in the Office of Student Affairs. Our primary mission is to partner with both University and Non-University employers to empower UH Manoa students to engage in career life planning through awareness, exploration, experience, and reflection.
Staff Directory
CDSE is comprised of both full time staff members and student workers. Here is a list of the full time staff with our phone numbers and email addresses so that you can contact us:
| Ching-Rappa, Myrtle CDSE Director |
(808) 956-4399 chingrap@hawaii.edu |
| Fujimoto-Ikuma, Arleen CDSE Assistant Director |
(808) 956-7912 afi@hawaii.edu |
| Sora, Wendy Coop Counselor |
(808) 956-9264 wendytak@hawaii.edu |
| Takushi, Iris Coop Counselor |
(808) 956-4398 takushi@hawaii.edu |
| Takahashi, Melanie Counselor |
(808) 956-9058 melaniet@hawaii.edu |
| Ching, Aileen Clerk Typist |
(808) 956-4395 aileenc@hawaii.edu |
| Okikawa, Noreen Employment Coordinator |
(808) 956-4396 okikawa@hawaii.edu |
| Miyake, Linda Secretary |
(808) 956-3722 lmiyake@hawaii.edu |
| Chow, Jenny Counter Supervisor |
(808) 956-3591 jennycho@hawaii.edu |
| Nguyen, My Thu Employer Liason |
(808) 956-4083 myn@hawaii.edu |
| Neely, David Computer Specialist |
(808) 956-5811 dneely@hawaii.edu |
| Rasor, Jeremy Payroll Clerk |
(808) 956-7007 japrasor@hawaii.edu |
| Cook, Amy Career Counselor |
(808) 956-4081 amycook@hawaii.edu |
| Arincorayan, Naomi Career Counselor |
(808) 956-4081 naomia@hawaii.edu |
Office Hours and Counter Services
CDSE is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. We offer counter services to students and employers from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Unsure whether our office is open, call us at (808) 956-7007. If we don't answer, leave a message with your name, phone number, and a brief message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Map to our Office
Our office is located on the second floor of the Queen Liliuokalani Center for Student Services building in room 212. The Queen Liliuokalani Center for Student Services building can be located on the map below.
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Browse the CDSE website with these quick links:
View the latest CDSE News and Updates and learn more about CDSE Job Programs and our various online offerings by clicking through the links below. To suggest a new quick link, send an email to cdse@hawaii.edu
Employers from NAVSEA successfully conducted a series of job interviews with students from the University of Hawaii at Manoa via webcam from their offices in California. CDSE plans to allow other non-university employers to conduct interviews over the internet via webcam.
Wondering which career direction is right for you? Whether you're a new college student on campus or a college student preparing for graduation, deciding on a career can be very difficult. To select the right career path, you must know something about yourself and how to find the right career that will best suit your goals.
View the online orientation and send us your information to begin working with Cooperative Education / Internship.
Congratulations to Marc Marquez, winner of both the state and regional Student Employee of the Year awards. Click the link to see a slideshow of the SEOTY celebration.
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University Employment
Working at the University. There are nearly 4,000 students working on the UHM campus. CDSE can help you find the University job you've been looking for.
Non-University Employment
Working in the community. From small businesses to international corporations, CDSE allows you to connect with employers suited to your interest.
Cooperative Education (Co-op) / Internships
Working in your Major. The Cooperative Education and Internship programs allow you to gain practical real world experience in your major while still in school.
Federal Work Study
Working in the community and university. Federal Work Study is a financial-aid based program that subsidizes a portion of college expenses by offering employ ment in career or community service positions.
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Still trying to decide which major is right for you? About to finish your degree and you still don't know what kind of jobs you can get with your major? Take a look at our fact sheet to learn more about your major. Learn More