Office of Equal Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity and Commitment to Nondiscrimination
The University of Hawai'i 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.
If you believe you have experienced discrimination in a University program or activity, based on your membership in a protected class, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Related University of Hawaiʻi Policies and Procedures
Nondiscrimination
- EP 1.202 Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy(PDF )
- Procedures to File a Complaint of Discrimination AP 1.202 Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Students, Employees, and Applicants for Admission or Employment (PDF )
- EP 1.204 Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment (PDF ) : This policy includes procedures for filing a complaint of Title IX Sexual Harassment
- EP 1.205 Policy and Guidelines on Inclusive Facilities
Sexual Harassment
- EP 1.204 Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment (PDF ) : This policy includes procedures for filing a complaint of Title IX Sexual Harassment.
- EP 1.202 Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy(PDF )
- Procedures to File a Complaint of Discrimination under EP 1.202 AP 1.202 Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Students, Employees, and Applicants for Admission or Employment (PDF )
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking
- EP 1.204 Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment (PDF ) : This policy includes procedures for filing a complaint of Title IX Sexual Harassment.
- EP 1.202 Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunityi and Affirmative Action Policy(PDF )
- Procedures to File a Complaint of Discrimination under EP 1.202
Consensual Relationships
Tools & Resources
Federal and State EEO Links
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
- Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
- Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission (HCRC)
- Hawaiʻi Office of Information Practices
- Hawaiʻi Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB)
UH System Campus Coordinators
- EEO Coordinators
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/504 Coordinators
- Title IX (Gender Equity)
- LGBTQ+ Commission
- UH Commission on the Status of Women