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Women's Center - Office of Student Affairs

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312 Campus Center
Phone: 974-7306; Fax: 974-7306
E-mail: uhhwomen@hawaii.edu

Mission Statement

In order to share the Aloha of Hawai’i’s diverse women’s community and to ensure equality and safe access to educational and work experiences at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo, the UHH Women's Center serves as a focal point for issues relating to gender equality, leadership, safety, and the empowerment of women.

To accomplish our mission, we provide

Educational programming

Educational programming on issues of women and gender that supports the university's academic mission and well-being of students:

  • The UHH National Women’s History Month Celebration
  • Sexual Assault Awareness Week
    • Take Back the Night
    • The Clothesline Project
  • Films, lectures, trainings on gender communication; preventing sexual harassment in the classroom; peer harassment; human trafficking; myths of masculinity; risk reduction for rape/date rape, and sexual assault
  • Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues
  • Collaborative programming with other UHH departments and programs

Direct services and resources

Direct services and resources for students dealing with domestic violence, sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and hate crimes:

  • Providing a “safe space” where students can talk story about their lives
  • Support in obtaining a TRO for victims of domestic violence and stalking
  • Advocacy and information for students with sexual harassment complaints
  • Support and advocacy for students, faculty, and staff regarding hate crime complaints
  • Referrals to counseling, shelters, and victim assistance programs on campus and in the community
  • Brochures on Sexual Harassment, Rape, Date Rape and Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence
  • Reference and lending library, videos, DVDs, and reference materials relating to women, gender, men’s studies, and GLBT lives
  • Community partnerships with agencies such as the YWCA, Turning Point for Families, and the Hawai`i State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Leadership

Leadership to support awareness and encourage policies regarding gender equity and the advancement of women in higher education through alliances with:

  • UH Commission on the Status of Women
  • UH Commission on the Status of LGBT Equality
  • Safe Zone Training
  • ACE/OWHE Hilo Chapter
  • UH President’s Emerging Leaders Program

Opportunities

Opportunities for students to work in a feminist, collaborative, and egalitarian environment and to develop leadership and professional skills:

  • Employment at the UHH Women’s Center in positions such as Office Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Safe Zone Coordinator, Sexual Assault Support Services Coordinator; Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator; Librarian, Publications, & Web Page Coordinator
  • Placements for interns and practicum students
  • Participation in local, regional, and national conferences including the National Women’s Studies Association; National Conference for College Women Student Leaders; UH LGBTIQ Conferences; and the UHH Cultural Diversity Symposium

For more information about our programs or activities please come by our office in Campus Center, Room 312 or contact us at uhhwomen@hawaii.edu or by phone at 808-974-7306.