Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange


The Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange (CAPE) is a non-profit, publicly-supported, educational institution established in 1980!

Aloha

The Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange was founded in 1980 with a unique vision of the founder, Dr. Jai Ho Yoo that citizens of all the countries of the Asia-Pacific area would come together in support of the ideal of humanity and cooperation across barriers of language, nationality and history.

Since its founding in 1980, over 12,000 people from 16 countries from Asia-Pacific region and United States and over 2,000 local residents participated in CAPE programs covering language study, nursing programs, professional development and cross-cultural training.

The measures of the positive and lasting impact achieved by CAPE's programs are reflected in the achievements of the many former participants who draw on their CAPE workshops to serve not only as models of excellence in their diverse fields, but also to contribute to advancing their communities forward to meet the challenges of the new century.

CAPE hopes to contribute significantly to the goal of producing globally-minded citizens who can communicate heart-to-heart with people from other cultures, who can appreciate differing values, and who contribute to the communities as role models and catalysts for the spread of these values. We hope you can share our vision and join us in our programs.

Mahalo!

Fred Yoo
President

Mission

CAPE's mission is to promote mutual understanding, respect and cooperation among the people of the region by providing opportunities for professional collaboration, interchange, educational exchange and scholarly research. In addition, these exchanges must be offered in the context of new advances in science, technology and information.

History

The Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange (CAPE) is a non-profit, publicly-supported, educational institution which was established in Honolulu, Hawai`i, in November 1980.

Since its inception, CAPE has hosted participants from 16 countries in the Asia Pacific area in its various programs, including Australia, Burma, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Micronesia, Fiji, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States.

Over the 43 years, CAPE has brought over 12,000 people together under the auspices of its various programs covering language study, area studies, professional development and cross-cultural training. take part in CAPE's programs in Hawai`i each year.

Commendations

CAPE has been honored by commendations and resolutions from the Hawai`i State Legislature and by the City and County of Honolulu for CAPE's contribution to Hawai`i.

In 1990, the House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing the work of its founder, Dr. Jai-Ho Yoo, noting his "commitment to make Hawai`i a focal point for international training and to promote peace and understanding among Asian and Pacific people".

In 1994 the City and County of Honolulu awarded Dr. Yoo a certificate commending him for his leadership of the Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange and his effectiveness in developing East-West relations.

In 1995, the State Senate passed a similar resolution of commendation.

Various CAPE programs are designed to meet the needs of local residents. These programs are offered at no charge to Hawai`i residents. A total of over 2,000 community residents have attended CAPE's "Language and Culture Seminar" and "Asia Today" lecture series.

Teachers from the state of Hawai`i have received CAPE fellowships to participate in the CAPE American Studies Forum, as well as in the Workshop for Asia-Pacific Teachers of English. Faculty from the University of Hawai`i have conducted classes and provided lectures for visiting groups of Asian students, teachers and scholars.

Faculty

The academic excellence which characterize CAPE programs are due to our outstanding program faculty, guest speakers, and support staff. Leading authorities in the fields of American and Asian studies, nursing, education, the teaching of English as a second language, healthcare, and modern leadership have helped participants gain new knowledge and insights.

CAPE is pleased to have forged professional relations with many individuals and extends a warm Mahalo for their substantial contributions. In particular, professors from the University of Hawai`i's departments of English as a Second Language, the School of Nursing and from the School of Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies regularly share their expertise in their respective fields for CAPE's ongoing series of lectures and seminars.

Another major component of CAPE's excellent
reputation and success in large part to the dedication and professionalism of the highly qualified and experienced faculty members. CAPE expresses sincere Mahalo to the faculty and staff.

Mahalo!

Learning Environment

CAPE offers various programs covering language study, nursing leadership, cross-cultural training, professional development and special interest programs.

All programs are conducted in Honolulu, Hawaii, the global crossroads between Asia and the rest of the world. Hawaii will be the participants’ “living classroom” as they study and explore its unparalleled blend of international cultures and extraordinary beauty, and discover new horizons of possibilities for the future.

Classes are held at the campus of University of Hawaii, where CAPE participants will have access to the University’s learning environment.

Alumni Network

CAPE has established an alumni network to foster ties with former program participants in the Asia-Pacific region. The alumni network also serves a crucial role in spreading the word about CAPE's programs to potential participants from Asian countries as well as in advising CAPE as we continually expand to meet identified training needs in the Asia-Pacific region. Currently there are alumni in 10 countries and serving as Alumni Contacts.

Scholarship

Thanks to generous contributions from its supporters, CAPE is able to enhance Asia-Pacific exchanges and scholarly activity through an active program of scholarship and fellowship support. Tuition Waivers help defray tuition fees for participants in CAPE programs; Research and Housing Grants assist recipients in meeting expenses incurred while pursuing their research agenda at CAPE; Merit-based incentive scholarships recognize outstanding students for their achievements during the course of CAPE programs in Honolulu.

Contributions

Membership and contribution to the Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange are open and welcome to anyone with an interest in supporting the goals of the Center. Major categories of support for the Center are available, so that we may continue to expand our range of services to participants from the region.

College Nursing

Learning Workshop

Participants learn about leading trends and cross-cultural leadership developments in nursing through seminars relating to special issues in nursing and health care. Most program activities will take place on the campus of the University of Hawai`i at Manoa.

Leadership Development

The program aims to enhance international nursing knowledge and practices, cross-cultural leadership skills, English communication skills and broaden career paths in nursing fields through practices and activities.

Medical Facility Visits

On-site visitations to local healthcare facilities allow participants to directly observe current innovative approaches to nursing. Students become familiar with the University of Hawai`i School of Nursing, including its undergraduate and graduate curricula and campus laboratory.

Program Schedules

The program is typically 3 to 4 weeks. The below is is a sample first week schedule. The actual schedule may differ slightly.

1st Day (Monday)
Morning Arrival & Hotel Check-In
Afternoon Walking Tour

2nd Day (Tuesday)
8:30am – 10:20am Program Orientation
10:30am - 12:20pm English Session
Afternoon Field Study / Activities - Iolani Palace

3rd Day (Wednesday)
8:30am – 9:20am Culture Sessions
10:30am - 12:20pm Seminar Topics in Nursing Afternoon Fieldwork Study - Ala Moana

4th Day (Thursday)
8:30am - 12:20am Medical Facility Visit

5th Day (Friday)
8:30am – 9:20am English Session
10:30am - 12:20pm Nursing Students Meetings

6th Day (Saturday) Individual Time
7th Day (Sunday) Individual Time

English Teachers

Program
This highly successful program, held in January or August, provides a unique opportunity for Asia-Pacific teachers of English to learn about the latest developments in the theory and practice of foreign language education, while deepening their knowledge of the U.S. Lectures explore such topics as Teaching Writing Skills, Testing English as a Foreign Language, Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills, Psycho-Sociolinguistics, and EFL Methodology. Cross-cultural Learning Environment.

Cross-cultural Learning Environment
Since workshops attract teachers from throughout the Asia-Pacific region, participants have the opportunity to establish relationships of friendship and cooperation with colleagues from many countries. Noted Lecturers

Noted Lecturers
Noted lecturers from the field of second language acquisition contributing to these workshops have included Dr. Richard Schmidt, Dr. Roderick Jacobs, Dr. Graham Crookes, and Dr. Craig Chaudron, all faculty members in the world-renowned Department of English as a Second Language at the University of Hawai`i, and Dr. Jack C. Richards, of RELC, Singapore.

Leadership Seminar

CAPE has plans to develop more ambitious training programs designed to meet the unique challenges facing 21st century leaders in Asia and the Pacific region. CAPE seeks to meet this need through the provision of a program designed to produce able, effective and balanced leaders, individuals who comprehend and accept the challenges presented by the changes now sweeping the region, and who are prepared to lead by working harmoniously with the leaders and peoples of other nations.

To these ends, CAPE will offer leadership training seminars that blend training in informed and sensitive approaches to cross-cultural issues with the latest in contemporary organizational theories and practices.

The seminar consists of three principle phases:

I: Seminar in Management and Leadership
II: Seminar in American and International Affairs
III: Site visits

The Leadership Training Seminar includes a special workshop on Women as Leaders in Business and the Community when such interest is expressed.

World Culture Series

Series 1: Hawaii and World Tea Workshop (Hawaii)
This workshop explores the world of tea and tea culture including Hawaii grown tea and Hawaii unique blend of tea. The workshop includes lecture and tea tasting sessions as well as visit to various tea related cultural sites in Hawaii. The workshop is a one week workshop. This workshop explores the world of tea and tea culture including Hawaii grown tea and Hawaii unique blend of tea. The workshop includes lecture and tea tasting sessions as well as visit to various tea related cultural sites in Hawaii. The workshop is a one week workshop.

Series 2: Korean Society and Culture (Zoom)
This workshop explores Korean geography, environment, history, customs, tradition, art, economy and modern issues to strengthen multicultural perspectives to appreciate Korea and Korean culture.

Series 3: Korean Tea and Tea Ceremony (Korea)
The workshop visits Korean tea academy and tea gardens and explores Korean tea culture and tea ceremony. Korean ea culture provide unique insight into Korean people, tradition and philosophy. The workshop focuses on being able to experience and appreciate Korean tea ceremony and having enriched understanding of Korea.

Contact Us

The Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange

P.O. Box 23397 Honolulu, Hawaii 96823-3397, U.S.A.
Email: cape@cape.edu