LGBTQ+ Resources

October is LGBTQ+ History Month

 

Kaua‘i Community College, as part of the University of Hawai‘i system, is committed to building an inclusive community that supports and advocates for all students. 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. We welcome people of all gender identities to our campus: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, māhū, and queer.

As a student or employee of the University of Hawai'i, you have rights and responsibilities, including protections based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. It also protects people against gender-based harassment, including harassment based on actual or perceived sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Kaua`i Community College is committed to protecting students’ and employees’ Title IX rights and encourages anyone who needs help or has experienced sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, and/or gender-based violence to talk to someone, in order to get support and so the College can respond appropriately. There are many resources and reporting options available to students and employees, both in Kaua`i Community College and in the community. Any of these resources can work independently or in a coordinated response plan. Learn more about your options on the Title IX--Get Help and Support page, or in the Title IX Resource Guide. Students and employees can contact these Confidential Resources for confidential support or advocacy. If you want to report an incident involving sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence, learn of a situation that you feel may warrant a College investigation, or have questions about Kaua`i Community College or the University of Hawai‘i’s policies and procedures, you can contact the Title IX Coordinator (Isaiah Ka`auwai, 808-245-8260 or ikaauwai@hawaii.edu) or a Deputy Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators are listed on the College's Title IX webpage (https://www.kauai.hawaii.edu/title-ix)

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University of Hawai`i Commission on LGBTQ+ Equality

University of Hawai`i Commission on LGBTQ+ Equality

Kaua`i Community College Commissioners:

All-Gender Restroom

Kaua`i Community College currently has all-gender restrooms located in the following buildings:

  • One Stop Center (OSC), Lobby, behind the stairwell
  • Campus Center, Second floor, near Student Life
  • Wellness Center 
  • Nursing Department Buildings
  • See Campus Map

Preferred Name Change Form at Kaua`i Community College

Preferred Name Policy

Preferred Name Request Form on Kaua`i Community College Student ID Card form

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

  • Submit the Student Data Change Form to Admissions and Records
  • Come to the Student Life Office to receive a new ID card with your preferred name by bringing your payment of $15 cash or check and verifying your preferred name change is reflected in MyUH Services. Application for Student ID form
     

The Safe Zone at Kaua'i CC

Kaua'i CC Safe ZoneThe 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 Hawaiʻi System.

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

Any faculty/staff/student office displaying the Safe Zone poster has trained individuals who have declared themselves as allies and/or advocates for LGBTQ+ students and employees. Sponsored by the University of Hawai’i Commission on LGBTQ+ Equality, 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 Hawaiʻi System.

 

Download Kauaʻi CC LGBTQ+ Allies and Advocates (Gdoc)

Hawai'i Community

Crisis/Suicide Helpline

  • Crisis/Suicide Helpline:
    • Access Crisis and Suicide Hotline: 1(800) 753-6879
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1(800) 273-TALK (8255)
    • Trevor Project Hotline 1-800-488-7836 (Hawaii Resource) https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Resources and Advocacy

Kaua‘i Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

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