Background
Miwa, Ralph Makoto was born on January 4, 1925 in Honolulu. Son of Nobuichi and Fuyu (Hashimoto) Miwa.
Miwa, Ralph Makoto was born on January 4, 1925 in Honolulu. Son of Nobuichi and Fuyu (Hashimoto) Miwa.
Bachelor of Arts, University Hawaii, 1948; Master of Arts, University Hawaii, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy (Laucheimer fellow 1951-1952), Johns Hopkins University, 1953.
Ford Foundation fellow, St. Johns College, 1953-1954; Ford Foundation fellow, United States Government, 1954-1957; associate professor political science, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1957-1961; legislation assistant to, Senator Inouye of Hawaii, Washington, 1963-1964; administrative assistant, Senator Inouye of Hawaii, Washington, 1964-1966; professor political science, U. Hawaii, Honolulu, from 1961; dean College Continuing Edition and Community Service, U. Hawaii, Honolulu, 1968-1972; provost, Leeward Community College, Pearl City, Hawaii., 1972-1975; chancellor, West Oahu College, 1975-1986; acting chancellor, U. Hawaii, Hilo, 1984-1986; special assistant to president, U. Hawaii, (statewide), 1986-1989. Director Bank of Honolulu. Member Hawaii Education Commission, 1970-1976.
Vice chairman Democratic Party Hawaii, 1968-1970. Delegate National Democratic Convention, 1968. Board directors Kukui Gardens Corporation, Honolulu.
Trustee Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, Honolulu. Served with Army of the United States, 1944-1946, PTO. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha.
Married Hilda Odan, June 23, 1951. Children: Colin, Lani, Marie.