In 1970-1977, Blaisdell was appointed, along with served with Mary Kawena Puku'i, to the University of Hawai'i Committee for the Preservation of Hawaiian Language, Art and Culture; in 1972-1976, a member of the University of Hawai'i Native Hawaiian Students Committee, Program and Hawaiian Scholars Program.
Between 1970 and 1977, Blaisdell was selected to join the University of Hawai'i's committee focused on preserving Hawaiian culture, alongside Mary Kawena Puku'i. He also served as a member of two other committees: one for Native Hawaiian students and another for Hawaiian scholars.