LGBTQ+ Resources

University of Hawaiʻi Commission on LGBTQ+ Equality

The University of Hawaiʻi system and the Kapiʻolani Community College are committed to building an inclusive community that supports and advocates for all students. Together, the University of Hawaiʻi Commission on LGBTQ+ Equality welcomes every campus community member: transgender, māhū, and people of all gender identities.

All campus community members deserve an educational and work environment free from harassment and bullying based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Safe Zone Program

The Safe Zone Program’s objective is for trained participants to use their knowledge and skills to foster a safe, inclusive community for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff, thereby promoting social justice within the University of Hawai‘i System.

Upon completing Safe Zone Training, participants will be invited to become Allies or Advocates in the University of Hawaiʻi System Safe Zone Program.

Any office that posts the LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Poster has at least one member who has declared themselves to be an ally.  If an advocate sticker appears on the poster, the designated individual is an advocate.

Chosen Name Policy

Students with a chosen name can change their UH Username by submitting the Student Data Change form and, once it is processed, contacting UH ITS Help Desk at 808.956.8883 or help@hawaii.edu. Please be aware that it is not possible to have oneʻs chosen name on their diploma at this time. The UH LGBTQ+ Commission is currently working to ensure the policy is reflected in our process. 

Read the full Chosen Name, Pronouns, and Gender Identity Policy.

Chosen Name Change on Kapiʻolani CC Student ID Card:

To change your Student ID card to reflect your chosen name change, please complete the following:

• Submit the Student Data Change form to Admissions & Records
• Come to the Office of Student Life (OSL) in ʻIliahi 126 (down the hall from Oliʻs Kitchen) to receive a new ID card with your chosen name. If you bring your UH ID, OSL will change your card for free. The fee for a new ID is $5. Exact change is required.

Examples of Inclusive Syllabus Statements

• Students are expected to contribute to discussions in ways that are constructive and inclusive, and that do not marginalize or exclude others based on race, ethnicity, cultural background, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, class, or other identities.
• This course relies heavily on discussion and the exchange of diverse ideas. Please be respectful of your fellow students and their perspectives, especially when you disagree. These moments often provide the greatest learning opportunities. Because we will engage with controversial issues, the environment we create together should reflect open-minded curiosity and genuine interest in one another’s viewpoints. Inflammatory, racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist, or otherwise discriminatory language or behavior will not be tolerated.
• This course may explore social issues related to gender, race, and class. Disruptive or discriminatory language will not be tolerated. Such language includes, but is not limited to, violent, belligerent, or insulting remarks; sexist, racist, homophobic, or racially or ethnically derogatory language; and other forms of bigotry, whether spoken or written. This also includes offensive slang.