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University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s Nondiscrimination and Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Policies

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To acquire this information in an alternative format, contact the University Disability Services office, Tel: 933-0816, TTY: 933-3334.

Nondiscrimination Policy

The University of Hawai‘i 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, or 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.

The University 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 employment opportunity/affirmative action policies or complaint procedures for UH Hilo, go to the URL: www.uhh.hawaii.edu/eeoaa/policy_links.php or contact the following persons.

Students, Title VI, or Non-Athletic Title IX issues

  • Jim Mellon, Director of Student Development, Student Services Building Room 210; Phone (808) 933-0859, TTY: (808) 933-3334/5, mellon@hawaii.edu
  • Patricia Okamura, Interim Director, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, PB 4, Room 103; Phone: (808) 933-0824, TTY: (808) 933-3334/5, eeoaa@hawaii.edu

Athletic Title IX issues

Employees and Applicants for Non-Student Employment

Applicants for Student Employment and Student Employees With Employment Concerns Other Than First Step Disability or Discrimination Employment Issues

  • Randal Usui, Student Employment Director, Career Services Assistant Director, CC202A; Phone: (808) 974-7687, TTY: (808) 933-3334/5, rusui@hawaii.edu

Applicants for Admission or Employment and Employees or Students with Disability Related Issues

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault

It is the policy of the University of Hawai‘i Hilo (UH Hilo) to provide a safe and comfortable learning and working envarassment 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 assault is defined by the Hawai‘i Penal Code, and it is UH Hilo policy that, with the consent of the victim, all reported instances of sexual assault will be investigated by law enforcement agencies and appropriate support services will be provided. 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 violate this policy.

Preventing Sexual Harassment: An Interactive Web-Based Course

If you have problems connecting to the above link, you may go directly to: www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/training.html for "Preventing Sexual Harassment: An Interactive Web-Based Course".

Complaint Procedures

The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs or the EEO/AA Director can give you information on informal and formal complaint procedures.  In many cases, informal procedures are effective in stopping sexual harassment.  Formal complaint procedures exist to protect all students and employees and may also be directly downloaded at:

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
Dr. Candace Rosovsky, Director, Women's Center
Campus Center, Room 312
Phone: (808) 974-7306
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
rosovsky@hawaii.edu
OR
Gail Makuakane-Lundin, Director, Kipuka 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, Director of Student Development
Student Services Building, Room 210
Tel: (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, Title VI, Title IX
PB 4, Room 103
Phone/Fax: (808) 933-0824
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
eeoaa@hawaii.edu