Report to UH
You have several options for sharing a concern or seeking support. You are not required to choose any particular path. This page explains each option so you can decide what feels right for your situation.
These options notify the university and may result in follow-up or response, unless you contact a confidential advocate.
Report a Discrimination Concern
Report a discrimination concern online, with an option to remain anonymous
Contact a Campus Coordinator
Speak directly with a trained university official
Confidential Support
If you are not ready to report or would like to talk with someone privately, confidential support resources are available
Other Reporting & Support Options
This section includes specialized reporting options.
Police Report
File a report with local law enforcement. For emergencies, call 911.
Â鶹´«Ã½Whistleblower Hotline
Report any type of misconduct anonymously through the University’s Whistleblower Hotline
Campus Security
Report a concern to campus security
Who Must Report
Title IX
Under UH Executive Policy 1.204, all employees of the University who are considered Responsible Employees, faculty members under State law, and executives must promptly share with the Title IX Coordinator all known details of a report made to them in the course of their employment, within three (3) calendar days of receiving the report.
Responsible Employees must promptly share all details of behaviors under EP 1.204 that they observe or have knowledge of, even if not reported to them by a Complainant or third-party.
Discrimination
In accordance with UH , executives, managers, and supervisors are expected to report incidents to the campus EEO Coordinator or designee when they are notified of conduct that may constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation as defined under .
What Happens After You Report
- When a report is received through any of these reporting processes, University personnel will:
- Review the details of the situation and assess for immediate safety concerns.
- Identify what options may be available or necessary to respond to a report.
- Contact the person who reported or was impacted (if disclosed) to provide information on resolution options, supportive measures, and additional available resources.
- Assess whether a hostile environment may have been created for the individual who reported or for others and, if so, assess possible remedies.
External Reporting Options
In addition to University procedures, individuals maintain the right to file discrimination complaints with the following state and federal oversight agencies:
Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee based on a protected category.
Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission
State-level protection against discrimination in employment and public accommodations.