Office of Equal Opportunity

EEO Policies & Procedures

Commitment to Nondiscrimination

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, 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 strictly prohibited under University policy.

Equal opportunity is the law. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, do not hesitate to seek help. People and agencies are available to assist you.

This website is informational. Every effort has been made to present accurate information; however, state and federal laws and agency regulations (including their interpretation and application) are subject to change. Use this as a starting point, and contact appropriate offices to determine the precise administrative and legal rights you may be entitled to under your special circumstances.

UH System EEO Related Policies

Procedures

Staff

Shaunda Makaimoku

Interim Director, Office of Equal Opportunity/Title IX

(808) 932-7949

shaunda@hawaii.edu

Business Education Building and Computing Center, room 130

(808) 932-7642

waipajk@hawaii.edu

Business Education Building and Computing Center, room 132