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 violence-free 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 provide information on informal and formal complaint procedures. In some cases, informal procedures are effective in stopping sexual harassment. Formal complaint procedures exist to protect all students and employees and are available online at:

• Policy on Sexual Harassment and Related Conduct: www.hawaii.edu/svpa/ep/e1/e1203.pdf
• University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Sexual Assault Policy: hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/conduct/policies.php
• 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 Disability Services at (808) 933-0816 or (808) 933-3334 (TTY).

For Advice, Information, Counseling or Other Support

Assistant Director, Counseling Services
Student Services Building, Room 201

Tel: (808) 933-3116

TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335


or

Director, Women’s Center
Campus Center, Room 312

Tel: (808) 974-7306
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335

or

Gail Makuakane-Lundin, Director, Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center
PB 12, Room 8
Tel: (808) 974-7413

TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
Email: 
gailml@hawaii.edu

To File a Complaint Against a Student

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

Student Services Building, Room 210
Tel: (808) 933-0859

TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335


To File a Complaint Against an Employee

Kelly Oaks, Director, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title VI, Title IX Coordinator

Trailer E (behind the Business Office)
Tel: (808) 933-0824

TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
Email: 
eeoaa@hawaii.edu