The sex equity specialist serves students, faculty, and staff members as a source for information, counseling, and advocacy on matters relating to sexual harassment and related discrimination. The sex equity specialist will answer questions, listen to complaints, offer advice on filing procedures, see that appropriate action is taken, and help protect grievants from retaliation. In addition, the sex equity specialist offers general sexual harassment awareness workshops. Students and faculty and staff members may contact the sex equity specialist in person, by mail, or through e-mail. Priority is given to individuals whose ethnic backgrounds are underrepresented on the campus, as well as those who are not accepted for regular admission.
Selected students participate in a two-part program.
Part I is a summer residential-instructional experience on campus that develops academic and social skills necessary to be successful freshmen and sets a performance standard to gain entry to the Manoa campus. Part II is entry to the University as full-time freshmen with priority for dormitory space provided to all selected students who have met the summer performance standard. COP provides coordinated student services and supportive activities to all program students during their first two semesters at the University. Applications are available in October with selections made early the following year. ISS assists individuals with the maintenance of their non-immigrant visa status and provides guidance and advising to students so they can utilize the educational opportunities at the University and in the community.