Title IX

Title IX is a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender/sex at educational institutions that receive federal funding (20 U.S.C. 1681). Title IX was strengthened by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) in 2013. State laws and UH policy reinforce and add to UH Hilo’s obligations. Read the policy in full.

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Prohibited Conduct

Prohibited conduct includes sex or gender-based discrimination, including discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, and nonconformity with sex stereotypes; sexual violence, including sexual assault; sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.

Cases reported to the Title IX Coordinator or any other responsible employee may be investigated. Investigations will be conducted promptly, thoroughly, and impartially by a trained investigator. Additionally, the University will take measures to ensure that the harassment/discrimination ceases, is not repeated, and that its effects are remedied. If you have questions about the investigation process, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Title IX Coordinator

At UH Hilo, the Title IX Coordinator is Shaunda Makaimoku, who is located in the Office of Equal Opportunity.

The Title IX Deputy Coordinator is Jenna Waipa, who is also located in the Title IX/Office of Equal Opportunity.

You can contact the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator to report an issue, discuss your options, and obtain institutional support.

Confidential Resources

The University of Hawai'i at Hilo has an on-campus Confidential Advocate available to students who wish to speak with someone about Title IX issues confidentially. The Confidential Advocate is Dr. Suzy Travis. Students may also contact Counseling Services, or Medical Services for additional on campus support.

Policy

• EP 1.204 Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment
• AP 1.204 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Process

Training & Collaboration Requests

• Office of Equal Opportunity, CAPE & Title IX Training Request Form

Trainings

Thompson Coburn LLP Title IX Training Series

• Module 1: An Introduction to Managing Title IX Sexual Harassment on Campus
• Module 2: Formal Complaints of Title IX Sexual Harassment
• Module 3: Title IX Investigations & Informal Resolutions
• Module 4: Title IX Hearings
• Module 5: Title IX Determinations
• Module 6: Title IX Appeals

ATIXA Training

• ATIXA 2020 Regulations Requirement: Posting of Training Materials Access Link

University of Hawaiʻi System Title IX and The Office of Institutional Equity

• Training on Sex Discrimination & Gender-Based Violence

UH Student Campus Climate Survey

Mahalo for participating in the UH Student Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Harassment & Gender-Based Violence. For more information please visit UH System Title IX Climate Survey or call (808) 536-4880.

Reporting Form

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