Anti-Discrimination Policy

Board of Regents Policy 1.205 , Section III (August 2017)

It is the policy of the university to provide equity of opportunity in higher education, both in the educational mission and as an employer. The university is committed to comply with all State and Federal statutes, rules, and regulations which prohibit discrimination. The university 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, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to and participation, treatment, and employment in the university’s programs and activities. Discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, is prohibited under this policy. The university shall promote a full realization of equal opportunity through a positive, continuing program of nondiscrimination and affirmative action (41 CFR Chapter 60) on each campus. (Note: Refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement for details).

Executive Policy E1.202 on Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action

Contact Information:
Christine S.Y. Chun
Director
Office of Compliance, EEO/AA, and Title IX
2327 Dole Street, Room 1
Honolulu, HI 96822

Phone: (808) 956-4564
Fax: (808) 956-2503
Email: eeocc@hawaii.edu

Nondiscrimination Under Title IX

The University of Hawaii does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or
activity which it operates, and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations not to
discriminate in such a manner (See also Interim Executive Policy EP 1.204 – Interim Policy and
Procedure on Sex Discrimination and Gender-Based Violence). The University’s prohibition of
discrimination in educational programs and activities extends to employment as well as to
admission. For inquiries concerning Title IX please contact your campus Title IX Coordinator.
Individuals may also contact the federal offices below for information regarding Title IX or to
file a formal grievance:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Seattle Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
915 Second Avenue Room 3310
Seattle, WA 98174-1099
Telephone: (206) 607-1600
Fax: (206) 607-1601
TDD: (800) 877-8339
Email: OCR.Seattle@ed.gov
http://www.ed.gov/ocr http://www.ed.gov/ocr

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Educational Opportunities Section, PHB
Washington, D.C. 20530
Telephone: (202) 514-4092 or (877) 292-3804 (toll-free)
Fax: (202) 514-8337
Email: education@usdoj.gov