The University of Hawai ‘i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

It is the policy of the University of Hawai‘i to comply with federal and state laws which prohibit discrimination in University programs and activities, including but not necessarily limited to the following laws which cover students and applicants for admission to the University: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (race, color, national origin); Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (age); Titles VII and VIII of the Public Health Service Act as amended (sex); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex, blindness, severely impaired vision); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) and to comply with federal and state laws which mandate affirmative action and/or prohibit discrimination in employment (including, but not limited to, hiring, firing, upgrading), salaries, benefits, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy); Executive Order 11246 as amended (race, color, national origin, religion, sex); Equal Pay Act of 1963 as amended by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex); Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ages 40-70); Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (veteran's status); Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability); and Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Chapter 76, 78, 378 (race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, political affiliation, disability, marital status, arrest and court record).

The University strives to promote full realization of equal opportunity through a positive, continuing program including Titles I-IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) P.L. 101-336. Accordingly, vocational education opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American citizens or immigrants with limited English proficiency skills will not be denied admission to vocational education programs. In addition, employees and applicants for employment are protected under Title IX and Section 504.

As an integral part of its policy on Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action, the Office of the President, University of Hawai‘i hereby declares and reaffirms its commitment to the University's pursuit of equal education and employment opportunity and further declares that any harassment of students or employees on the basis of sex is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Complaints of this nature will be handled by the Windward Community College EEO/AA Coordinator.

Individuals designated to coordinate the University of Hawai`i Community Colleges ' nondiscrimination and affirmative action programs are:

Mary Perreira - EEO/AA - 956-4650
Office of VP for Administration/Chief Financial Officer
2327 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822

EEO/AA Coordinator - Karen Cho 235-7404
Tiitle IX Coordinator - Karen Cho 235-7404
Section 504 Coordinator - Clifford Togo - 235-7403

Windward Community College
45-720 Kea‘ahala Road
Kane‘ohe, HI 96744

Discrimination Complaints

Students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment who believe that they have been discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran’s status or arrest and court record may file a complaint with the Windward Community College EEO/ AA Coordinator. The EEO/AA Coordinator will explain the available avenues of recourse and direct the person to the appropriate person or office. The process of addressing allegations of misconduct are described in the CCCM No. 2210 UH Community College Procedure and Guidelines, Relating to Complaints of Discrimination and in campus Section 504/ADA Grievance Procedure.

Students may also file complaints of discrimination with:

The Office of Civil Rights
915 Second Avenue , Room 3310
Seattle , WA 98174-1099
Phone: (206) 220-7920
FAX: (206) 220-7887

Sexual Assault and Harassment

It is the policy of ETC to provide a safe and comfortable learning and working environment for students and employees. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that can undermine the foundation of trust and mutual respect that must prevail if the University is to fulfill its educational mission. Sexual harassment
will not be tolerated in any part of the University’s programs and activities. Sanctions will be imposed on members of the University community who violate this policy. Disciplinary actions against employees will be subject to the collective
bargaining agreements. For more information, contact the ETC counseling office or the Windward Community College EEO/AA Coordinator.

As required by the Higher Education Amendments of 1992, the College has a Sexual Assault Policy which explains the college’s Sexual Assault Prevention Program presented to promote awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, other sex offenses, and the procedures for reporting offenses. Copies of the Sexual Assault Policy and the procedure for Sexual Assault Prevention Program are available at the ETC counseling office.