UH MANOA EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT
The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of
nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital
status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, or status as a covered veteran. This policy covers academic
considerations such as admission and access to, and participation and treatment in, the University's programs,
activities, and services. With regard to employment, the University is committed to equal opportunity in all
personnel actions such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, and compensation. Sexual harassment and other forms
of discriminatory harassment are prohibited under University policy.
The University strives to promote full realization of equal opportunity through a positive, continuing affirmative
action program in compliance with federal Executive Order 11246. The program includes measuring performance against
specific annual hiring goals, monitoring progress, and reporting on good faith efforts and results in annual affirmative
action plan reports. 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. For information on policies or
complaint procedures for the UH Manoa Campus, contact:
Students: Francisco Hernandez, Vice Chancellor for Students and Title IX & ADA Coordinator, Queen Lili'uokalani Center
for Student Services, room 409, phone (808) 956-3290 (voice/text).
Students with Disabilities: Ann Ito, Coordinator, KOKUA Program, Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services, room 013, phone (808) 956-7511 (voice/text) or (808) 956-7612 (voice/text). Email: kokua@hawaii.edu. Fax: (808) 956-8093.
Employees (& Affirmative Action Plan): Mie Watanabe, EEO/AA Director and Title IX & ADA Coordinator, Administrative Services Building #1, room 102, phone (808) 956-7077 (voice/text). Email: eeo@hawaii.edu.
Sexual Harassment & Gender Equity: Jennifer Rose, Gender Equity Specialist, Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services, room 210, phone (808) 956-9977.
Civil Rights: Jill Nunokawa, Civil Rights Specialist, Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services, room 210, phone (808) 956-4431.
UH Manoa recognizes its responsibility to provide equal access to
its programs, services and activities for students with disabilities.
Contact KOKUA, our office for students with disabilities, for accessibility
information and services. Please visit the KOKUA website <http://www.hawaii.edu/kokua> for more information.
