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Policy Overview

Summary of Relevant UH Policies & Procedures

UH System-wide Policies and Procedures

UH System-wide Policies and Procedures Information System (PPIS) is the repository for Policies and Procedures for the University of Hawaii and related information.

EP 1.204 Sex Based Misconduct Policy

EP 1.204 (effective February 1, 2023) addresses violations of the University of Hawai‘i’s policy on Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Domestic and Dating Violence, and Stalking. This policy, in conjunction with AP 1.204 (effective January 2022), outlines the expectations for appropriate conduct and resolution processes for addressing conduct that does not meet these standards.


AP 1.204 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Process

AP 1.204 (effective January 2022)  provides a grievance process for the University of Hawaiʻi for formal complaints of Title IX sexual harassment as defined in 34 C.F.R. Part 106 and Executive Policy (EP) 1.204 (effective February 1, 2023). As required by 34 C.F.R. Part 106, this grievance process is “designed to impartially evaluate all relevant evidence so that determinations regarding responsibility are accurate and reliable, ensuring that victims of sexual harassment receive justice in the form of remedies.”


AP 1.202 Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Students, Employees, and Applicants for Admission or Employment

Previously AP 9.920, the purpose of AP 1.202 is:

  • To comply with complaint procedure requirements under various federal and state nondiscrimination statutes, rules, and regulations1 and to carry out University policies, including but not limited to, Executive Policy EP 1.202, Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy; EP 1.204, Sex Based Misconduct Policy; and UH Board of Regents Policy RP 1.205, Policy on Nondiscrimination (together, the “Policies”).
  • To provide a fair, objective, equitable, timely, and effective means of addressing and resolving discrimination complaints. By ensuring due process in the investigation and resolution of complaints, it is hoped that a spirit of openness, fairness, and civility will govern relations among members of the University community.

The University, in accordance with EP 1.202 and EP 1.204, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the bases of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, 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, in all of its programs, policies, procedures and practices. This procedure also covers complaints regarding sexual misconduct that do not meet the definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment. This procedure may also be used to investigate complaints regarding allegations of other University policies, as applicable.


EP 1.202 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

The EP 1.202 University of Hawai‘i Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy provides the overarching framework to implement the University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Policy RP 1.205 on Nondiscrimination. This Executive Policy also provides the administrative framework to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes, rules and regulations, and provisions in the collective bargaining agreements regarding nondiscrimination, and equal opportunity, as applicable. This includes compliance with implementing regulations for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

This policy does not cover general harassment that is not based on a protected category. For allegations involving Workplace Violence, please refer to EP 9.210 or contact your respective campus designee.

This Policy governs the conduct of all University students, employees, and third parties.


EP 1.203 Consensual Relationships

The University of Hawai‘i is committed to ensuring a safe, civil, learning and working environment in which the dignity of every individual is recognized and respected. Within an academic environment, the issue of consensual relations within the working and/or learning environment deserves special attention. When such a relationship involves individuals with a power and/or control differential, it is of special concern because of the potential for conflict of interest, appearance of such conflicts, and/or abuse of power. All education and employment decisions shall be made free from bias or favoritism. Therefore, per EP 1.203 the University of Hawai’i Policy on Consensual Relationships, the University prohibits initiating or engaging in a new consensual relationship between employees and between employees and students wherein a power and control differential exists, including but not limited to situations in which one member has an evaluative and/or supervisory responsibility for the other.


EP 2.210 Use and Management of Information Technology Resources

EP 2.210 Use and Management of Information Technology Resourcescreates the basis for such an environment by outlining the philosophy and general principles for appropriate use and management of information technology resources by University faculty, staff and students. It applies to all computing, information and network systems and services owned or administered by the University of Hawai‘i, as well as to individual activities that take place over the Internet or other external network connections using University systems, connections or user accounts

The same legal and policy standards that define intimidation, harassment or invasion of privacy apply to the electronic environment. For example, persistence in sending unwanted email constitutes harassment and is unacceptable if not illegal. Display of sexually explicit images or sounds where others can see or hear them may create a hostile environment and could constitute sexual harassment according to University policies on sexual harassment. And obscene email is comparable to obscene phone calls or letters. Laws relating to child pornography, obscenity and defamation apply in electronic environments and the University will willingly cooperate in the prosecution of individuals formally charged with such offenses.


EP 2.202 Safety and Protection of Minors

EP 2.202 Safety and Protection of Minors Policy sets forth the University’s requirements and expectations for a safe and secure environment for minors, both on and off campus, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy applies to University Community Members, Applicants, Non-UH Volunteers, members of University-affiliated organizations, and contractors or other individuals employed or otherwise affiliated with non-University organizations who take part in Covered Programs.  The policy also establishes minimum standards for performing background checks and training for individuals who take part in a Covered Program.


EP 9.210 Workplace Non-Violence

The University of Hawai‘i is an institution which encourages the intellectual and personal growth of its students as scholars and citizens and recognizes the need to maintain a safe and secure environment for faculty and staff to fulfill the University of Hawai‘i’s mission of teaching, research and service. In order to maintain an environment where these goals can be achieved safely and equitably, the University promotes civility, respect and integrity among all members of its community.


EP 7.302 Preferred Name

The purpose of this policy is to set forth a policy to support students who have a preferred name, such as a Hawaiian name, an international name, or a name that is concurrent with their identity. The goal of this policy is to enable a consistent preferred name experience across the University of Hawai‘i system and use of one’s preferred name wherever legal name is not absolutely necessary. The option to use preferred name shall be available to all students as long as the use of the preferred name is not for the purpose of fraud or misrepresentation.


A9.360 Leaves of Absence for Pregnancy Related Disabilities

The purpose of A9.360 Leaves of Absence for Pregnancy Related Disabilities is to promulgate procedures for treating disabilities caused or contributed by pregnancy and recovery therefrom as a temporary disability.


Student Conduct Code

Choosing to join the University community obligates each student to abide by the Student Conduct Code. By enrolling in the University, students accept the responsibility to become fully acquainted with the University’s regulations and to comply with the University’s authority. The University expects students to maintain standards of personal integrity that are in harmony with the educational goals of the institution; to respect the rights, privileges, and property of others; and to observe national, state, and local laws and University regulations.


EP 7.205 – Systemwide Student Disciplinary Sanctions

The purpose of EP 7.205 is to recognize and support the responsibility of the University in protecting the safety of its students, staff and faculty, and ensuring the integrity of its academic processes. Additionally, the goals of this policy is to establish system-wide student disciplinary sanctions for violations that include, but are not limited to, conduct that threatens the safety of self and/or others, is disruptive, and/or particularly egregious that consideration must be given to applying sanctions to all campuses within the University of Hawaiʻi system.

University Policy & Procedure

EP 1.204 – Sex Based Misconduct Policy (effective February 1, 2023)

AP 1.204, Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures (effective January 2022)

Related Policies and Procedures:

EP 1.202 – Nondiscrimination Policy

A9.920 – Discrimination Complaint Procedures

EP 1.203 – Consensual Relationships

EP 2.210 Use and Management of Information Technology Resources

EP 9.210 – Workplace Non-Violence

EP 7.302 – Preferred Name

A9.360 – Leaves of Absence for Pregnancy related Disabilities

EP 7.208 – Student Conduct Code

EP 7.205 – Systemwide Student Disciplinary Sanctions

UH Systemwide Policies and Procedures:

This is the repository for Policies and Procedures for the University of Hawaii and related information.

Hawai'i Law

Act 206, Session Laws 2011 

Act 208, Session Laws 2016

Federal Law

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Sect 304

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act)

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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