Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
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It is the policy of the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo (UH Hilo) to provide a safe and comfortable learning and working environment for students and employees. UH Hilo recognizes the serious issues concerning sexual harassment and sexual assault. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that can undermine the foundation of trust and mutual respect that must prevail if UH Hilo is to fulfill its educational mission. Sexual harassment and sexual assault will not be tolerated in any part of UH Hilo programs and activities. Sanctions will be imposed on the members of the UH Hilo community who are found responsible for sexual harassment or sexual assault.
Complaint Procedures
Any of the individuals listed below can give you information on informal and formal complaint procedures. In some cases, informal procedures are effective in stopping sexual harassment. Also formal complaint procedures exist to protect all students and employees and may be downloaded at:
- E1.203 Policy on Sexual Harassment and Related Conduct www.hawaii.edu/svpa/ep/e1/e1203.pdf
- University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Sexual Assault Policy www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/conduct/policies.php
- A9.920 Discrimination Complaint Procedures for Students, Employees and Applicants for Admission or Employment www.hawaii.edu/svpa/apm/pers/a9920.pdf
These documents are available in alternate format upon request by contacting University Disability Services at 808-933-0816 or 808-933-3334 (TTY).
For Advice, Information, Counseling or Other Support:
Barbara Bird Heintz, Counselor
Student Services Building, Room 201
Phone: (808) 933-3116
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
bheintz@hawaii.edu
or:
Director, Women’s Center
Campus Center, Room 312
Phone: (808) 974-7306
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
or:
Gail Makuakane-Lundin, Director, Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center
PB 12, Room 8
Phone: (808) 974-7413
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
gailml@hawaii.edu
To File a Complaint Against a Student:
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
To File a Complaint Against an Employee:
Director, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title VI, Title IX
PB 4, Room 103
Phone/Fax: (808) 933-0824
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
eeoaa@hawaii.edu