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, gender identity and expression, 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: hilo.hawaii.edu/eeoaa/policy_links.php or contact the following persons.

Complaints Against Students:

  • Kelly Oaks, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Student Services Building Room 210; Phone (808) 933-0859, TTY: (808) 933-3334/5, koaks3@hawaii.edu

Athletic Title IX issues

  • Dexter Irvin, Director of Athletics, 320C-107B; Phone: (808) 974-7621, TTY: (808) 933-3334/5,

Complaints Against Employees:

  • Jube Kuewa, Interim Director, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Trailer E; Phone: (808) 933-0824, TTY: (808) 933-3334/5, eeoaa@hawaii.edu

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 Students with Disability Related Issues

  • Susan Shirachi, University Disability Services Director, Hale Kauanoe A Wing Lounge; Phone: (808) 933-0816, TTY: (808) 933-3334/5, shirachi@hawaii.edu

Applicants for Employment or Employees with Disability Related Concerns

  • Jube Kuewa, Interim Director, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Trailer E; Phone: (808) 933-0824, TTY: (808) 933-3334/5, eeoaa@hawaii.edu

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 environment that is free from 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 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 Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students 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:

Leslie Armeniox, Associate Directory, Counseling Services
UCB 272
Phone: (808) 974-7438
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
armeniox@hawaii.edu
or
Kainoa Ariola-Sukisaki, Interim Director, Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center
PB 12, Room 8
Phone: (808) 974-7413
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
kariola@hawaii.edu

To File a Complaint Against a Student:

Kelly Oaks, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students
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:

Jube Kuewa, Interim Director
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative, Title VI, Title IX
Trailer E (Behind the Business Office)
Phone/Fax: (808) 933-0824
TTY: (808) 933-3334/3335
eeoaa@hawaii.edu