Nondiscrimination Policy

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers academic considerations such as admission and access to, and participation and treatment in, the University’s programs, activities, and services. With regard to employment, the University is committed to equal opportunity in all personnel actions such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, and compensation. Sexual harassment and other forms of discriminatory harassment are prohibited under University policy.

UH Hilo strives to promote full realization of equal opportunity through a positive, continuing affirmative action program in compliance with federal Executive Order 11246. The program includes measuring performance against specific annual hiring goals, monitoring progress, and reporting on good faith efforts and results in annual affirmative action plan reports. As a government contractor, the University is committed to an affirmative policy of hiring and advancing in employment qualified persons with disabilities and covered veterans.

For information on equal opportunity/affirmative action policies or discrimination complaint procedures for UH Hilo, go to www.uhh.hawaii.edu/eeoaa/policy_links.php * or contact the following persons:

Students:
Jim Mellon
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
Student Services Building, Room 210
Phone: (808) 933-0859
Fax: (808) 974-7691
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
mellon@hawaii.edu

Employees:
Kerwin Iwamoto
Director of Human Resources
Kilauea Financial Plaza #104
Phone: (808) 974-7449/
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
kerwini@hawaii.edu

or:
Director, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title VI, Non-Athletic Title IX
PB 4, Room 103
Phone/Fax: (808) 933-0824
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
eeoaa@hawaii.edu

Athletics - Title IX:
Director of Athletics
320C-107B
(808) 974-7621
TTY: (808) 933-3334/5

* Available in alternate format upon request by contacting University Disability Services at 808-933-0816 or 808-933-3334 (TTY).