Curtis Washburn

Curtis Washburn currently serves as the Director of the State Approving Agency for the State of Hawaii, a position held since October 2019, responsible for approving institutions and entities for GI Bill funding while ensuring compliance with the Veterans Administration contract. Prior experience includes roles at the University of Hawai‘i System as a Student Services Policy Specialist from February to September 2019, and at Leeward Community College as the Dean of Student Services from September 2015 to February 2019, overseeing various student services operations. Additionally, Curtis held multiple positions at Chaminade University from 2000 to 2015, including Associate Provost for Day Undergraduate Programs, where responsibilities encompassed academic advising, retention analysis, and faculty evaluations. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an M.A. in Sociology from The New School, and a B.A. in Economics from Fairfield University.