College Policies

College Policies.

Students with Disabilities

Kapiʻolani Community College (KCC) is committed to a barrier-free campus and provides accommodations to ensure students with disabilities equal access to education. KCC agrees to make academic adjustments to ensure non-discrimination of students with disabilities. This commitment is in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973-section 504 and 508, individuals with disabilities have protections against discrimination and are assured access to programs, services, and activities. For more information see “Americans with Disabilities Act” and “Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 504 or Section 508.”

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in ‘Ilima 107, at (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance.

For students who are Deaf, hard of hearing or DeafBlind, please contact the Kapi’olani Deaf Center. Send an email to Jan Fried, jfried@hawaii.edu  or kapdeaf@hawaii.edu. Jan can also be reached at (808) 447-3141 (videophone).

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Zoom or phone appointments will replace face-to-face meetings until further notice. You will need to contact Kapi‘olani CC’s DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi‘olani CC course even if you have already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus’s disability support program.

Title IX Disclosure

Kapi‘olani Community College (CC) is committed to providing a learning and working environment that promotes personal integrity, civility and mutual respect, and is free of all forms of sex discrimination and gender-based violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.  If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these, Kapi‘olani CC has staff and resources on campus to support and assist you.

Confidentiality: If you wish to remain ANONYMOUS, speak with someone CONFIDENTIALLY, or would like to receive information and support in a CONFIDENTIAL setting:

If you wish to REPORT an incident of sex discrimination or gender-based violence including sexual assault, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking as well as receive information and support:

  • Devon Ishii Peterson, JD, Title IX Coordinator – (808)734-9542, devon@hawaii.edu, ‘Iliahi 116
  • Brandon Chun, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students – (808) 735-9553, btchun@hawaii.edu, ‘Iliahi 113
  • Darsh Dave, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees – (808) 734-9574, darsh@hawaii.edu, ‘Ilima 208

Reporting: As a member of the University faculty, your instructor is expected to immediately report any incident of sex discrimination or gender-based violence to the campus Title IX Coordinator. Although the Title IX Coordinator and I cannot guarantee confidentiality, you will still have options about how your case will be handled. The goal is to make sure you are aware of the range of options available to you and have access to the resources and support you need.

For more information regarding sex discrimination and gender-based violence and the University’s Title IX resources and the University’s Policy, Interim EP 1.204, visit:  http://www.hawaii.edu/titleix.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Out of respect for your privacy, the instructor will maintain confidentiality about comments and discussions made by students in class and they will expect all students to do the same.  However, this online course may be analyzed for evaluation and assessment purposes. Should this occur, college faculty and staff will have access to course materials and student discussions.

Grades will be kept confidential, and your instructor will do their best to respect students’ requests that their course materials be kept confidential. However, if bullying or inappropriate material appears, they reserve the right to share these materials with the KCC administration.

Right to Resolve Academic Grievances

If the student believes that they have received an unacceptable final course grade due to the faculty member’s acting improperly or in a manner inconsistent with the faculty member’s responsibilities or the student’s customary academic expectations, the student may initiate the academic grievance process. (Student Guide to the Academic Grievance Procedures, p. 1). Read more about the policy in the college catalog, or on the Kapi’olani Community College website under “Grievance Procedures.”

Student Participation Verification

Students are expected to attend and participate in the courses for which they are registered. The University of Hawai’i is required, by federal regulation, to verify the participation of students in their classes. According to Executive Policy 7.209, students who fail to establish attendance by the late registration period will be administratively dropped from their class. Students may also be dropped from other classes that are dependent on the class where they failed to establish attendance (i.e., a co-requisite or future class where the dropped class meets the prerequisite requirement). More information such as important dates, tutorials, and frequently asked questions can be found here.