Nondiscrimination

Commitment to Nondiscrimination

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the bases of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy related medical conditions, and lactation/breastfeeding), arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, national guard participation, status as a protected veteran or other military status, status as a domestic or sexual violence victim, or any other protected category under federal or state laws, regulations, and/or executive orders. This policy covers admission and access to and participation, treatment, and employment in the University's programs and activities.

Discriminatory harassment is prohibited.

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 as required by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 41 CFR Part 60-300, also known as VEVRRA.

Complaint against a student

All Categories of Discrimination Except Gender Complaints
Donnette “Lei” Kapono
Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; Acting Director for Housing Student Services Center
Tel: (808) 932-7445
Fax: (808) 932-7471
TTY: (808) 932-7002
Email: lei.kapono@hawaii.edu

To Report Sex/Gender discrimination or Sexual Misconduct against a student:

Shaunda Makaimoku
Interim Director and Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity
Title IX
Business Ed Building Room 346-133
Tel: (808) 932-7949
Email: shaunda@hawaii.edu

To report discrimination or sexual misconduct against an employee:

Shaunda Makaimoku
Interim Director and Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity
Business Ed Building Room 346-133
Tel: (808) 932-7949
Email: shaunda@hawaii.edu

Athletics

Melanie Brokaw
Senior Woman Administrator/Academic Advisor
Athletics - Title IX
320C-119
Tel: (808) 932-7560
TTY: (808) 932-7002