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, gender identity and expression, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to and participation, treatment, and employment in the University’s programs and activities. It covers employment practices such as recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, retention, compensation, benefits, transfers, and layoffs.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 hilo.hawaii.edu/eeoaa/policy_links.php* or contact the following persons:

Complaint against a Student

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
Student Services Building, Room 210
Tel: (808) 933-0859
Fax: (808) 974-7691
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335

Complaint against an Employee

Kelly Oaks
Director, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action,

Title VI, Non-Athletic Title IX Coordinator
Trailer E (Behind the Business Office)
Tel: (808) 933-0824
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
Email: eeoaa@hawaii.edu

Athletics - Title IX

Dexter Irvin
Director of Athletics
320C-107B
Tel: (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).