The University of Hawaiʻi system, along with Honolulu Community College is committed to building an inclusive community that supports and advocates for all Students, Staff and Faculty. We welcome all members of our campus community to our campuses: transgender, māhū and people of all gender identities.
All members of our campus community deserve a work and educational environment free from harassment or bullying based on their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Honolulu Community College Commissioners:
April Ching, hollyc@hawaii.edu
Honolulu CC English Faculty
Commissioner for Honolulu CC
Nicole Mitani, niwasaki@hawaii.edu
Honolulu CC Counselor
Commissioner for Honolulu CC
Preferred Name
All Gender Restrooms
Honolulu Community College currently has six all gender restrooms located in the following buildings:
- 2 – Building 6 (Administration, First Floor)
- 2 – Building 4 (Cafeteria, Mauka Side along The Mall)
- 1 – Building 14 (CENT, Diamond Head end of The Mall)
- 1 – Building 20 (Trade/Apprenticeship Complex)
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Safe Zone Program
The Safe Zone Program’s objective is for trained participants to utilize their gained knowledge and skills to foster a safe and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff to promote social justice in the University of Hawai’i System. Upon completion of a Safe Zone Training, participants will be invited to become Advocates in the University of Hawai’i System Safe Zone Program.
Any office or faculty/staff member that has the LGBTI Safe Zone poster is a part of the previous Safe Zone Allies Program. Any office or faculty/staff/student office that has the LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Poster declared they are advocates.
Honolulu CC Safe Zone Program Allies and Advocates (UH login required to view)
Queerify Program
QUEERIFY is a UH-based public service project designed to amplify queer voices, mobilize queer folks to speak our truths, and connect queer folks and allies with information and one another for a stronger, healthier community. QUEERIFY is sponsored by the University of Hawaiʻi Commission on LGBTQ+ Equality.
Resources
Instructional Faculty Resources
- Teaching Beyond the Gender Binary in the University Classroom
- 7 Non-Negotiables for Supporting Trans & Nonbinary Students in Your Classroom
- I Just Came Out As Non-Binary, Here’s What That Means
Local Community Resources
- ACLU Hawaiʻi
- C.R.E.A.T.E. One Ohana
- Equality Hawai’i
- Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation
- LGBTQ+ Alcohol Rehab Guide
- LGBT Caucus Hawaii
- The LGBT Center Waikiki: (808) 369-2000
- Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi
- Rainbow Family 808
National Resources
Crisis/Suicide Helplines:
- The Trevor Project 24hr hotline: (866) 488-7386
- ACCESS National Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Resources and Advocacy
- Campus Pride
- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
- Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
- Human Rights Campaign
- International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
- It Get’s Better Project
- FORGE-Improving Transgender Lives
- Lambda Legal
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- National LGBTQ Task Force
- National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
- Out Serve Service Members Legal Defense Fund
- Safe Schools Coalition
- Transgender Law Center
Students
“HELP! I feel that I have been harassed or discriminated against based on my gender expression, sexual orientation, or gender identity.”
As a student of the University of Hawaiʻi , you have rights and responsibilities, including protections based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Title IX protects gender-based harassment, including harassment based on actual or perceived sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Honolulu CC Title IX Coordinators
For confidential resources and support or advocacy, students may contact UH Manoa LGBT Student Services at (808) 956-9250.
If you are a faculty or staff member, please contact: The UHM Equal Opportunity Office/Affirmative Action at 808-956-7077.
