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Student Athlete Name, Image, Likeness, Policy On

Title: Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness, Policy On
Policy Owner: University Athletics
Applies to: All Student-Athletes and University Employees
Campus Applicability: All Campuses
Effective Date: June 30, 2021
Last Review Date: May 2, 2022
For More Information, Contact Director of Athletics
Contact Information: (860) 486-2725
Official Website: https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/2021/7/14/uconn-nil-information

PURPOSE

To establish a policy pursuant to which University of Connecticut (“University”) student-athletes are permitted by the University to (1) earn compensation through an endorsement contract or employment in an activity unrelated to an intercollegiate athletic program; and (2) obtain legal or professional representation of an attorney or sports agent through a written agreement, provided that in each case, the student-athlete complies with the terms and conditions of this policy and applicable law.

APPLIES TO

All student-athletes and University Employees.

DEFINITIONS

Athletics booster means a person who directly contributes to a University athletic program.

Compensation means the receipt, whether directly or indirectly, of any cryptocurrency, money, goods, services, other items of value, in kind contributions and any other form of payment or remuneration.

Endorsement contract means a written agreement under which a student-athlete is employed or receives compensation for the use by another party of such student-athlete's person, name, image or likeness in the promotion of any product, service or event.

Intercollegiate athletic program means a program at the University for sports played at the collegiate level for which eligibility requirements for participation by a student-athlete are established by a national association for the promotion or regulation of college athletics.

NCAA means the National Collegiate Athletic Association or its successor.

Official team activities means all games, practices, exhibitions, scrimmages, team appearances, team photograph sessions, sports camps sponsored by the University and other team-organized activities, including, but not limited to, photograph sessions, news media interviews, and other related activities as specified by the University.

Prohibited endorsements means receipt of compensation by, or employment of, a student-athlete for use of the student-athlete's person, name, image or likeness (“NIL”) in association with any product, category of companies, brands, or types of endorsement contracts that are: (1) prohibited by law; (2) prohibited by this policy; or (3) prohibited under the applicable University procedures adopted in accordance with this policy.

Sports agent means a duly licensed person who negotiates or solicits a contract on behalf of a student-athlete in accordance with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, 15 USC 7801, et seq., as amended from time to time.

Student-athlete means a student enrolled at the University who participates in an intercollegiate athletic program.

University marks means the name, logo, trademarks, mascot, unique colors, copyrights and other intellectual property or defining insignia of the University.

POLICY STATEMENT

The University shall permit its student-athletes to (1) earn compensation through an endorsement contract or employment in an activity unrelated to an intercollegiate athletic program and (2) obtain legal or professional representation of an attorney or sports agent through a written agreement, provided that the student-athlete complies with this policy and applicable law.

I. Agreements for Representation by a Sports Agent or an Attorney

    1. A student-athlete may only enter into an agreement for representation with a sports agent if the student-athlete submits a copy of the agreement to the University.
    2. A student-athlete may only enter into an agreement for representation with an attorney if the student-athlete submits a copy of the agreement to the University.

II. Endorsement Contracts and Agreements for Employment Activities

A student-athlete may only enter into an endorsement contract or agreement for other employment activities if:

    1. the student-athlete discloses the existence of the agreement to the University;
    2. the student-athlete submits a copy of the agreement to the University prior to the student-athlete performing any activity or service under the agreement;
    3. the agreement, or any portion thereof, does not conflict with the provisions of any agreement to which the University is a party. In the event that a potential conflict is identified, the University shall disclose to the student-athlete or the student-athlete's attorney or sports agent the provisions of the University agreement that are in conflict; and
    4. the student-athlete is not required to participate or engage in any activity prohibited by Section III of this policy.

 III. Prohibitions

    1. Student-athletes are prohibited from using or consenting to the use of any University marks when performing any services or activity associated with an endorsement contract or employment activity without prior written permission from the University or its authorized designee.[1]
    2. Student-athletes are prohibited from performing any service or activity associated with an endorsement contract or employment activity that interferes with any official team activities or academic obligations.
    3. University employees are prohibited, in their individual capacity, from entering into endorsement contracts with any student-athlete or otherwise providing compensation themselves to a student-athlete in return for NIL services.
    4. University employees, students, and athletic boosters are, to the extent required under NCAA rules, prohibited from creating or facilitating NIL compensation opportunities for prospective student-athletes as a recruiting inducement or current student-athletes as an inducement to remain enrolled at the University.
    5. Student-athletes are prohibited from receiving compensation from, entering into an endorsement contract with, and/or otherwise engaging in an employment activity with companies, brands, products, conduct, and/or entertainment prohibited under University procedures adopted in accordance with this policy.

IV. Procedures

University of Connecticut Student-Athlete’s Name, Image, and Likeness Procedures

ENFORCEMENT
Violations of this Policy or associated procedures may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with state law, University Laws and By-Laws, and Division of Athletics Student Athlete Handbook.

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created effective June 30, 2021 [Approved by the Board of Trustees]

Revisions: May 2, 2022 [Approved by President’s Senior Policy Council]

[1] In accordance with Connecticut law, the University is prohibited from providing any student with written permission until July 1, 2022.

[2] This prohibition extends to communication with family members and others affiliated with prospective students.

Recruitment of Students, Policy On

Title:  Recruitment of Students, Policy On 
Policy Owner: The Division of Enrollment Planning & Management 
Applies to: University Employees, Volunteers, Trainees and Others 
Campus Applicability: All Campuses 
Effective Date: August 23, 2021
For More Information, Contact Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Planning & Management 
Contact Information: (860) 486-1463 
Official Website: https://epm.uconn.edu/

PURPOSE

To ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations regarding ethical recruitment and enrollment activities conducted at the University. Specifically, Section 487(a)(20) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. 668.14, as well as the University’s Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Defense.

APPLIES TO

Employees, volunteers, trainees, and other persons whose conduct, in the performance of work for UConn, is under the direct control of UConn, whether or not they are paid by UConn. 

DEFINITIONS

Commission, Bonus, Incentives means a sum of money or something of value, other than a fixed salary or wages, paid to or given to a person or an entity for services rendered.  

Securing enrollments or the award of financial aid means activities that a person or entity engages in at any point in time through completion of an educational program for the purpose of the admission or matriculation of students for any period of time or the award of financial aid to students.

These activities include contact in any form with a prospective student, such as, but not limited to – contact through preadmission or advising activities, scheduling an appointment to visit the enrollment office or any other office of the institution, attendance at such an appointment, or involvement in a prospective student’s signing of an enrollment agreement or financial aid application.

These activities do not include making a payment to a third party for the provision of student contact information for prospective students provided that such payment is not based on: (1) any additional conduct or action by the third party or the prospective students, such as participation in preadmission or advising activities, scheduling an appointment to visit the enrollment office or any other office of the institution or attendance at such an appointment, or the signing, or being involved in the signing, of a prospective student’s enrollment agreement or financial aid application; or (2) the number of students (calculated at any point in time of an educational program) who apply for enrollment, are awarded financial aid, or are enrolled for any period of time, including through completion of an educational program. 

“Entity or person engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity or in making decisions about the award of financial aid” means (1) with respect to an entity engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity or in making decisions about the award of financial aid, any institution or organization that undertakes the recruiting or the admitting of students or that makes decisions about and awards Title IV, HEA program funds; and (2) with respect to a person engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity or in making decisions about the award of financial aid, any employee who undertakes recruiting or admitting of students or who makes decisions about and awards Title IV, HEA program funds, and any higher level employee with responsibility for recruitment or admission of students, or making decisions about awarding Title IV, HEA program funds. 

Enrollment means the admission or matriculation of a student into an eligible institution. 

Inducement means any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other item have a monetary value or more than a de minimis amount to any individual, entity, or its agents including third party lead generators or marketing forms. 

Service Member means a current or former member of the uniformed services which includes (a) the armed forces; (b) the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric; and (c) the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service. 

POLICY STATEMENT

The University of Connecticut prohibits the award of any commission, bonus or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the awarding of financial aid, to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the awarding of financial assistance.   In accordance with the HEA, this restriction does not apply to the recruitment of foreign students residing in foreign countries who are not eligible to receive Federal student assistance. 

In addition, in accordance with the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding, the University will refrain from high-pressure recruitment tactics aimed at Service Members, which includes making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more) including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service Member enrollments. 

ENFORCEMENT
Violations of this policy or associated procedures may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

PROCEDURES/FORMS
Contact the Division of Enrollment Planning and Management with questions 

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created effective: August 23, 2021 [Approved by President’s Senior Team]

Revisions:  November 11, 2021 [Approved by the President]

 

ClinicalTrials.gov

Title: ClinicalTrials.gov
Policy Owner: Research Compliance Services, Office of the Vice President for Research
Applies to: Employees, Faculty, Students, Other
Campus Applicability: All Campuses
Effective Date: May 25, 2018
For More Information, Contact Office of the Vice President for Research
Contact Information: (860) 486-3001
Official Website: http://research.uchc.edu/

REASON FOR POLICY

The purpose of this policy is to ensure investigators at the University comply with the requirements for registering and reporting results of clinical trials at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The University is committed to the mission of public availability of clinical trial information and to complying with the related requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other federal agencies and departments for using ClinicalTrials.gov.  Investigators for certain clinical trials are required to register and report results at ClinicalTrials.gov for certain clinical trials, including those involving the FDA, NIH, and CMS.  The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) also imposes a similar requirement as a condition for seeking publication in participating journals.

APPLIES TO

All University faculty, employees, students, postdoctoral fellows, residents and other trainees, and agents who supervise or conduct clinical trials needing to be registered at ClinicalTrials.gov.

POLICY STATEMENT

It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator (or other equivalent individual) supervising or conducting a clinical trial that must be registered at ClinicalTrials.gov to ensure that the registration, results reporting, related consent form and other applicable requirements are met with the required timeframes.  Any failure to fulfill these requirements may result in limitations on publications or grant submissions or other sanctions.

The University’s Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) Administrator within Research Compliance Services is available to provide assistance in navigating the PRS system, administering requests by ClinicalTrials.gov, and with compliance questions related to these requirements.

ENFORCEMENT

Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, the University of Connecticut Student Code, and other applicable University Policies.

Authority

42 CFR part 11 (FDA)

NIH Policy on the Dissemination of NIH-Funded Clinical Trial Information (NIH)

Medicare Clinical Trial Policies (CMS)

Clinical Trials (ICMJE)

POLICY HISTORY

Adopted: 5/25/2018 (Approved by President’s Cabinet)

Residential Rental Properties, Policy on

Title: Residential Rental Properties, Policy on
Policy Owner: Facilities Operations
Applies to: Existing and Potential: Faculty, Staff, Visiting Scholars and Guests
Campus Applicability: Storrs Currently. If the University acquires residential rental property at any other campus it will apply to such property
Effective Date: May 3, 2019
For More Information, Contact Lynn Hallarin, Director, Business Services Center
Contact Information: 860-486-3632
Official Website: https://rentalproperties.uconn.edu/

REASON FOR POLICY

It is strategically important for UConn to provide and manage short- and long-term housing options for the recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, visiting scholars and other UConn guests. Accordingly, it is University policy to provide housing that is well maintained, attractive and marketable. It is also important that all University owned rental housing be maintained and operated in an economically efficient manner.

POLICY STATEMENT

The Rental Properties Unit of UConn’s Facilities Operations & Building Services maintains a portfolio of rental properties with rental rates designed to support the expenses and improvements necessary to sustain and maintain the portfolio.  Rental properties shall only be made available to Storrs Campus Faculty and Staff, Visiting Scholars and other guests.

The portfolio is comprised of two categories of units: (1) apartments in The Oaks on the Square in Storrs Center; and (2) University-owned houses.   The first category is established to support institutional recruitment and retention objectives, while the second category is to be maintained as a long-term, self-sustaining University asset.

The allocation of rental properties shall be managed in a fair, equitable and open manner.  Rental requests can be initiated in one of two ways: (a) by a Host (defined below); or (b)  by an individual who is a member of the Storrs Campus faculty or staff, a visiting scholar or other UConn guest, as applicable.

Rent will be paid for all rental properties. The amount of rent that is charged will be determined on a market basis through an appropriate analysis.  Rent will be paid either by the individual occupying the property or by the Host.

All rentals must be memorialized in a written agreement signed by an authorized UConn representative and the licensee. The agreement must specify the licensee, the rent, who is paying the rent and the duration of the rental period..

If a Host is paying the rent, that must be reflected in the written agreement and the agreement must be signed by an authorized representative of the Host.

If the occupant does not pay rent, the fair market value of the rent may be taxable income to the occupant subject to withholding and tax reporting.  The occupant will be responsible for all associated tax liability. To facilitate compliance with tax laws, the Rental Properties Unit of Facilities Operations will notify UConn’s Tax & Compliance Office of all rentals where the occupant is not paying rent (e.g. rents is being paid by Host or no rent is paid).

The Executive Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer (or the successor in function) , in consultation with the Real Estate Working Group, establishes, and approves  any changes to, procedures to implement this Policy.

APPLIES TO

Property covered:  All residential rental properties managed by Facilities Operations.  It does not apply to property managed by Residential Life.

Persons covered:  Storrs Campus Faculty and Staff, visiting scholars and other UConn guests. This policy will apply in the event that UConn acquires residential properties at other campuses.  Residential rental properties are not intended for use by students enrolled in UConn undergraduate, graduate or other programs.

DEFINITIONS

“Host” means the UConn Administration, department or academic unit sponsoring the individual who is seeking UConn housing.

“Guest” means Special Payroll employees, long-term consultants, candidates for employment, guest performers (e.g. CRT actors), guest speakers and others similarly situated.

“Storrs Campus Faculty and Staff” means individuals who are regular UConn employees and are employed to work at the Storrs Campus.

“Visiting Scholar” means an expert in an academic discipline or disciplines with a short-term residency at UConn for mutual intellectual enrichment and collaboration.  These individuals are typically scholars or artists on leave from other institutions. However, “Visiting Scholars” also may be unaffiliated and distinguished in their fields, or they may be representatives of governments, higher education institutions or other institutions on official business.  Undergraduate and graduate students are not visiting scholars.

WAIVER AUTHORITY

The President’s office may make exceptions to this Policy or waive the Rental Criteria when it is in the best interest of the University.

ENFORCEMENT

Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with UConn By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for all UConn Employees, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

SUPERCEDENCE

This policy supersedes and replaces the present “Policy on Residential Rental Properties” which was effective on August 28, 2017.

INFORMATION/FORMS

Information and forms can be found at http://rentalproperties.uconn.edu/.

Pricing and other information about rental properties (not including The Oaks) can be found at http://rentalproperties.uconn.edu/ under the “Houses” link.

Pricing and other information about The Oaks can be found at http://rentalproperties.uconn.edu/apartments/.

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created:  Approved by the President’s Cabinet (8/28/2017)

Policy revised: 5/3/2019

Animals on Campus

Title: Animals on Campus
Policy Owner: Office of Institutional Equity
Applies to: Students, All Employees, Contractors, Vendors, Visitors, Guests and Other Third Parties
Campus Applicability: All
Effective Date: May 1, 2019
For More Information, Contact Office of Institutional Equity
Contact Information: (860) 486-2943 & (860) 679-3563
Official Website: http://www.equity.uconn.edu and http://accessibility.uconn.edu

Click here to view a PDF, Printer Friendly copy of this policy.

Related Policies are:

Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Related Interpersonal Violence
Policy Statement: People with Disabilities

Related Documents are:

Animals in the Clinical Practice and Patient Care Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Animal Related Program Registration Form

1. PURPOSE

This policy provides the rules concerning individuals bringing animals on University property. This policy applies to all University campuses. Specific procedures regarding the presence of animals in UConn Health clinical practice and patient care areas are outlined in the Animals in the Clinical Practice and Patient Care Areas.

2. LEGAL 

The Americans with Disabilities Act governs the use of service animals by individuals with disabilities. See 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq. The Fair Housing Act governs the use of emotional support animals (ESA’s) by individuals with disabilities in housing. See 42 U.S.C. § 3601, et seq. Connecticut state law regarding service animals may be found under C.G.S. § 46a-44.

3. DEFINITIONS

Controlled Space
For purposes of this policy, controlled spaces are not public spaces. Controlled spaces are defined as any indoor area owned or controlled by the University, and any outdoor area owned or controlled by the University with limitations on use or access (e.g., practice fields, stadiums, farm, tennis courts, etc.). Areas open to the public (i.e., streets, lawns, sidewalks, parking lots) with no limitations on access are not controlled spaces.

Handler
An individual with a disability who is the owner or user or trainer of a service animal or ESA, or the owner or individual bringing an animal onto University property.

Emotional Support Animal (ESA)
Any animal specifically designated by a qualified medical provider that alleviates one or more identified symptoms of an individual’s disability. Such animal may afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling, workplace, or other area, provided there is a nexus between the individual’s disability and the assistance the animal provides. ESA’s are also commonly known as companion, therapeutic or assistance animals. ESA’s are not service animals.

Pet
For purposes of this policy, a pet is any animal that is not a service animal or ESA.

Public Spaces

For purposes of this policy, public spaces are indoor and outdoor areas that are open to the general public. Classrooms, residence halls and most employee workspaces are not generally considered public spaces.

Service Animal
Any dog specifically trained to perform a task for the benefit of an individual with a disability. In some circumstances, a miniature horse may be considered a service animal. The tasks performed by a service animal must directly relate to the individual’s disability.

Service Animal in Training
For purposes of this policy, a service animal in training is a dog that is being trained as a service animal and includes a puppy that is being raised to become a service animal in training.

University Property
For purposes of this policy, University property includes all areas owned or controlled by the University.

  1. APPLICABILITY

This policy applies to all individuals bringing an animal on University property.

5. POLICY

5.1 Prohibition
All individuals are generally prohibited from bringing animals into any buildings or other controlled spaces on University property. However, individuals with disabilities are allowed to bring service animals and emotional support animals (ESA’s) on and/or into controlled spaces as provided below. In addition, faculty and staff are permitted to have pets in University-owned residential housing only to the extent permitted by the lease governing their rental agreement.  Exceptions for individuals in residence halls may be made in the sole discretion of the Executive Director of Residential Life or designee for exigent circumstances or other good cause shown consistent with the spirit and intent of this policy.

5.2 Service Animals
The University welcomes the presence of service animals assisting people with disabilities on its campuses consistent with the provisions of this policy and applicable law. A service animal is generally permitted to be on University property in any place where the animal’s handler is permitted to be. In certain limited situations, a service animal may be prohibited for safety and health reasons. The accompaniment of an individual with a disability by a service animal in a location with health and safety restrictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appropriate department representative(s) in collaboration with the Department of Human Resources and/or the Center for Students with Disabilities.

A service animal for an individual employed by the University must be approved in advance by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Case Manager at the Department of Human Resources prior to bringing the animal to the workplace.

Members of the University community, are prohibited from interfering in any way with a service animal, or the duties it performs.

5.3 Service Animals in Training
Connecticut law entitles any individual training a service animal to enter public spaces. A service animal in training is not allowed in controlled spaces including classrooms, residence halls and employee work areas. The individual training a service animal must be authorized to engage in designated training activities by a service animal organization or an individual who volunteers for a service animal organization that authorizes such volunteers to raise dogs to become service animals.  Individuals training a service animal must carry photographic identification indicating authorization to train the animal. A service animal in training, including a puppy that is being raised to become a service animal in training, must be identified with either tags, ear tattoos, identifying bandanas (on puppies), identifying coats (on adult dogs), or leashes and collars.

5.4 Emotional Support Animals (ESA’s)
An approved ESA for an individual who lives in University housing is permitted within the individual’s privately assigned living accommodations. An ESA outside the private individual living accommodations must be in an animal carrier or controlled by a leash or harness.  ESA’s are not allowed in any other controlled spaces without advance permission. ESA’s are permitted to be in outdoor public areas to the same extent as pets.

An ESA for an individual employed by the University may be permitted within the individual’s workplace as an accommodation for a disability, but must be approved in advance by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Case Manager at the Department of Human Resources as outlined in Section 6.1 below.

5.5 Pets
Pets generally are not permitted in or on any controlled space on University property, and are permitted only in outdoor areas open to the general public.

5.6 Handler’ Responsibilities
5.6.1 A service animal, service animal in training, ESA or pet must be supervised directly by the handler, and the handler must retain full control of the animal at all times while on University property. The animal must be in an animal carrier or controlled by a harness, leash or tether, unless these devices interfere with the animal’s work, the individual’s disability prevents using these devices, or the animal is an ESA within the handler’s own dwelling. In those cases, the handler must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.

5.6.2 Animals may not be left unattended at any time on University property, except for service animals left in the handler’s University residence or private office space or ESA’s left in the handler’s dwelling unit.  The service animal or ESA may be left unattended only for reasonable periods of time, as determined by the appropriate University staff based on the totality of the circumstances. The University may request impoundment of an ESA or service animal left for longer than a reasonable period of time. Owners of impounded animals will be held responsible for payment of any impound and/or license fees required to secure the release of their animals.

5.6.3 A handler who leaves their service animal or ESA unattended for longer than a reasonable period of time will receive one warning, and if the behavior occurs a second time, the University reserves the right to require the handler to remove the animal from campus and to prohibit the animal from being permitted back onto University property.

5.6.4 All handlers are responsible for compliance with state and local laws concerning animals (including registration, vaccinations, and tags), for controlling their animals, for cleaning up any waste created by the animal, and for any damage caused by the animal to individuals or property while on University property.

6.PROCEDURES

Specific procedures regarding the presence of animals in UConn Health clinical practice and patient care areas are outlined in the UConn Health Clinical Practice Procedures Regarding Animals.

6.1 Employees Requesting Permission for Service Animals or ESA’s

6.1.1 Workplace Accommodation

Employees and all others performing work for the University who seek the presence of a service animal or an ESA as a workplace accommodation must contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Case Manager at the Department of Human Resources in advance of reporting for work with the animal.

For service animals and ESA’s, the ADA Case Manager will determine whether the request represents a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability. The terms of the approval, including where the service animal or ESA will and will not be permitted, will be determined and documented by the ADA Case Manager, after the facilitation of an interactive accommodations process with the employee and their supervisor(s). This process must occur before any employee can bring a service animal or ESA into the workplace. The ADA Case Manager for Storrs and Regional Campuses may be contacted at (860) 486-2036 or hr@uconn.edu. Information related to the ADA accommodations process for employees, is contained online: http://hr.uconn.edu/ada-compliance/.

UConn Health employees must contact the Human Resources (HR) ADA Case Manager in advance of reporting for work with the animal. The HR ADA Case Manager may be contacted at (860) 679-2831 or HR-EmployeeResource@uchc.edu.  Information related to the ADA accommodations process for UConn Health employees is contained online: https://health.uconn.edu/human-resources/services/americans-with-disabilities-act-compliance-and-accommodations/


6.1.2. Residential Accommodation

Employees who reside on University property and who wish to have an ESA in their University housing as an accommodation for a disability must request the University’s permission to have the ESA in University housing. Permission will be granted only as an accommodation for a documented disability and must be arranged through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Case Manager at the Department of Human Resources prior to bringing the animal into University housing. The ADA Case Manager will determine whether the request represents a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability and should be granted.

The employee is not allowed to take an ESA into any other controlled spaces, including but not limited to the employee’s work area, unless the employee has received express authorization to do so from the University. The ADA Case Manager may be contacted at (860) 486-2036 or hr@uconn.edu. Information related to the ADA accommodations process for employees is contained online: http://hr.uconn.edu/ada-compliance/.

The UConn Health ADA Case Manager may be contacted at (860) 679-2831 or HR-EmployeeResource@uchc.edu.  Information related to the ADA accommodations process for UConn Health employees is contained online: https://health.uconn.edu/human-resources/services/americans-with-disabilities-act-compliance-and-accommodations/


6.2 Students Requesting Permission for Service Animals or ESA’s

6.2.1. Service Animals
Students are not required to receive permission from the University prior to bringing a service animal onto University property. The student may be asked whether the animal is needed because of a disability, and what work or task(s) the animal has been trained to perform.

If a student with a service animal plans to reside on campus, the student must notify the University of the need for a service animal’s presence in advance of beginning residence on University property with the animal. Such notification allows the University to make appropriate arrangements, offer any necessary assistance prior to the student’s arrival on campus, and to notify Public Safety of the animal’s presence in case of an emergency. Students should contact Residential Life prior to bringing the animal into their housing at livingoncampus@uconn.edu or (860) 486-2926. Students may also visit http://www.reslife.uconn.edu for further information.

If a student needs any other accommodations while attending the University, documentation of the disability and a request for accommodations must be made under the procedures found at http://www.csd.uconn.edu.  Students may also visit the Center for Students with Disabilities in Wilbur Cross, Room 204, or contact (860) 486-2020 or email csd@uconn.edu for further information related to accommodations.

UConn Health students may contact the UConn Health ADA Case Manager at (860) 679-2831 or HR-EmployeeResource@uchc.edu for any questions related to service animals or accommodations.


6.2.2. Emotional Support Animals (ESA’s)
Permission to have an ESA may be granted only as an accommodation for a documented disability and must be arranged in advance through the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD). CSD will determine whether the request represents a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability and should be granted. In making that determination, CSD (in connection with Residential Life for those students residing in residence halls), will consider:

  • The size of the animal
  • Whether the animal’s presence would force another individual from that individual’s housing (e.g., serious allergies)
  • Whether the animal’s presence would violate individuals’ rights to peace and quiet enjoyment
  • Whether the animal is housebroken or able to live with others
  • Direct threat (currently or in the past) to the individual or others
  • Past excessive damage to housing caused by the animal

A request for an accommodation must be made under the procedures found at http://www.csd.uconn.edu.  Students may also visit the Center for Students with Disabilities in Wilbur Cross, Room 204, or contact (860) 486-2020 or email csd@uconn.edu.

If approved, a student must have advance communication with Residential Life prior to bringing the animal into their housing. Students may contact Residential Life at livingoncampus@uconn.edu or (860) 486-2926. Students may also visit http://www.reslife.uconn.edu.

Students are not allowed to take ESA’s in or on any controlled spaces other than their privately assigned living accommodations without specific advance authorization from CSD.  ESA’s cannot be left overnight in University housing to be cared for by anyone other than the handler absent permission from Residential Life. The handler must clean up after the animal, ensure that the animal does not disturb the peace and quiet enjoyment of others, and otherwise ensure that the animal is well cared for.

UConn Health students are not allowed to take ESA’s in or on any controlled spaces without specific advance authorization. UConn Health students may contact the UConn Health ADA Case Manager at (860) 679-2831 or HR-EmployeeResource@uchc.edu for any questions related to an ESA or accommodations.

 

6.3 Visitors
Visitors are not required to receive permission from the University prior to bringing a service animal onto University property. The visitor may be asked whether the animal is needed because of a disability, and what work or task(s) the animal has been trained to perform.

A visitor may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at equity@uconn.edu or (860) 486-2943 (Storrs and Regional Campuses); (860) 679-3563 (UConn Health) in advance if the visitor has any questions about the rules concerning the presence of a service animal or a service animal in training (as outlined in Section 5.3) at a specific event or in a specific location on campus.

7.  Appeals and Grievances
Any individuals who feel that they have been unfairly denied the ability to bring or maintain an animal on University property, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at equity@uconn.edu or (860) 486-2943 (Storrs and Regional Campuses); (860) 679-3563 (UConn Health) or refer to http://www.equity.uconn.edu  for further information.

8. Violations of Policy / Removal of Animal / Disruptive Animals
Access to University property may be restricted or revoked under the circumstances outlined below. Restrictions or exclusions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The University reserves the right to remove or exclude an approved animal from University property if:

  1. The animal poses a direct threat to health and safety
  2. The handler does not maintain control of the animal, including but not limited to during any interactions with other animals
  3. The presence of an animal fundamentally alters a University program
  4. Improper/Inadequate care of the animal is exhibited, including if the animal is not housebroken
  5. Damage or harm is caused by the animal
  6. The handler violates any of the responsibilities as outlined in Section 5.6 of this policy

If the presence of an animal poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others, the University reserves the right to remove or exclude an animal from University property. In such a situation, Public Safety may be contacted to assist in the removal of the animal. In particular, if a handler’s animal is disruptive in the classroom, the instructor may ask the handler and their animal to leave the classroom immediately. If a handler’s animal is disruptive in the workplace, the handler’s supervisor may ask the handler and their animal to leave the workspace immediately. If a handler’s animal is disruptive at a University event, the event organizer may ask the handler and their animal to leave the event immediately.

Questions about a disruptive animal should be directed to the following:

  • Center for Students with Disabilities (animals in the classroom):
  • Department of Human Resources (animals in the workplace):
  • UConn Health Contact (animals in practice areas, including JDH):
    • Contact appropriate medical staff (i.e. Supervisor or Nursing Manager)
  • Residential Life (animals in the residence halls):
  • Office of Institutional Equity (all other questions, including regarding visitors)
    • Contact (860) 486-2943 (Storrs and Regional Campuses); (860) 679-3563 (UConn Health) or email equity@uconn.edu

9. Exclusions

This policy does not apply to:

  • Fish in aquariums no larger than ten gallons as follows:
    • Within University housing, such aquariums are allowed without advance notice or permission;
    • Within employee workspaces, such aquariums are allowed only with the express advance, written authorization of the handler’s manager/supervisor. At any time, a manager may revoke approval for such an aquarium, requiring its immediate removal from the workspace; and
    • The handler has responsibility for maintaining the aquarium in a clean and sanitary manner and for any damage caused by the aquarium. Animals other than fish are not allowed in such aquariums;
  • University-maintained fish in aquariums of any size located in waiting rooms or other public areas of UConn Health facilities and maintained by UConn Health, including John Dempsey Hospital and University Medical Group;
  • Animals used in Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approved University research, education or testing Animals used in classes on campus, based on requests by faculty for such use. Such requests may be granted only upon showing that the presence of the animal is for a bona fide educational purpose, and such purpose is clearly delineated on the course syllabus as a central topic in class.  Prior permission must be obtained from the academic unit head, the dean and/or the Provost’s Office and the IACUC;
  • Animal related programs within controlled spaces for non-educational purposes fully reviewed and approved by the Provost’s Office or the Office of Institutional Equity, or their designees. (Animal related programs or events of the Student Union are also subject to the animal requirements and policies of the Student Union) Such requests may be approved only upon a showing that there exists a well-developed program with defined parameters, to be administered by appropriately trained staff;
  • Animals used in police, search and rescue operations on University property;
  • Animals trained for and used in a clinical therapeutic setting on campus, such as a counseling center;
  • Appearances by the official mascot of the University and/or official mascots of other institutions as approved by event organizers; and
  • Animals accompanying individuals in clinical practice or patient care areas at UConn Health pursuant to the UConn Health Clinical Practice Procedures Regarding Animals.

Any questions pertaining to this policy may be addressed to the Office of Institutional Equity at equity@uconn.edu or (860) 486-2943.

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created:  6/9/2017

Policy revised: 5/1/2019

Protection of Minors and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

Title: Protection of Minors and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect, Policy on
Policy Owner: Department of Human Resources
Applies to: All personnel associated with the University including faculty, staff, volunteers, graduate and undergraduate students, interns, residents and fellows.
Campus Applicability: All University campuses including Storrs, regional campuses, the Law School and UConn Health (University)
Effective Date: August 9, 2018
For More Information, Contact Minor Protection Coordinator / Department of Human Resources
Contact Information: (860) 486-4510
Official Website: http://hr.uconn.edu/minor-protection

1.  Reason for Policy

The University of Connecticut is committed to promoting a high quality, secure and safe environment for minors who are active in the University community. This policy and the accompanying procedures establish consistent standards intended to support the University in meeting its commitments to promote protection of minors who participate in activities sponsored by the University and to inform all members of the University community of their obligation to report any instances of known or suspected child abuse or neglect.

2.  Applies to

This policy applies to all University employees, including faculty, staff, volunteers, graduate and undergraduate students, interns, residents and fellows. Except as provided below, it also applies to any activity that takes place on University property or is sponsored by the University and is open to the participation of minors.

This policy does not apply to: (1) events open to the public where parents/guardians or adult chaperones are expected to accompany and supervise their children; (2) undergraduate and graduate programs in which minors are enrolled for academic credit or have been accepted for enrollment for academic credit; (3) students who are dually enrolled in University credit-bearing courses while also enrolled in elementary, middle, and/or high school, UNLESS such enrollment includes overnight housing in University facilities; (4) minors employed by the University; (5) field trips or visits to the University that are solely supervised by a minor’s school or organization; (6) patient-care related activities relating to minors; (7) non-University programs undertaking activities in or on University land or facilities under the sole supervision of said program; (8) University programs that take place outside of the University under the supervision of a separate organization; (9) licensed child care facilities; and (10) other activities granted advance and written exemption from part or all of this policy.

3.  Definitions[1]

A. Authorized Adult: A University employee, student, or volunteer (paid or unpaid) who has (1) successfully passed a Background Screening within the last four years, (2) completed the University minor’s protection training within the last year, and (3) has been registered with the University’s Minor Protection Coordinator.

B. University Sponsored Activities Involving Minors: A program or activity open to the participation of minors that is sponsored, operated, or supported by the University and where minors, who are not enrolled or accepted for enrollment in credit-granting courses at the University or who are not an employee of the University, are under the supervision of the University or its representatives.

C. Background Screening: A criminal history search that is consistent with University criminal background check policies and that has been successfully completed within the past four years. Such criminal history search must include the following searches by a nationally recognized background check vendor:

i.    Social Security Number verification/past address trace;

ii.   federal criminal history record search for felony and misdemeanor convictions covering, at minimum, the last seven years in all states lived in;

iii.   a statewide or county level criminal history record search for felony and misdemeanor convictions covering, at minimum, the last seven years in all states lived in; an;

iv.   sex offender registry searches at the county level in every jurisdiction where the candidate currently resides or has resided.

D. Child Abuse: A non-accidental physical injury to a minor, or an injury that is inconsistent with the history given of it, or a condition resulting in maltreatment. Examples include but are not limited to, malnutrition, sexual molestation or exploitation, deprivation of necessities, emotional maltreatment, or cruel punishment.

E. Child Neglect: The abandonment or denial of proper care and attention (physically, emotionally, or morally) of a minor, or the permitting of a minor to live under conditions, circumstances, or associations injurious to the minor’s well-being.

F. Minor: Any individual under the age of 18, who has not been legally emancipated.

G. Mandated Reporter: An individual designated by the Connecticut law as required to report or cause a report to be made of Child Abuse or Child Neglect. All employees of the University, except student employees, are Mandated Reporters under state law.

H. Minor Protection Coordinator: An individual designated by the University to develop procedures to implement this policy and best practices for the protection of minors involved in University Sponsored Activities Involving Minors, and to provide coordination, training, and monitoring in order to promote the effective implementation of this policy.

4.  Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect

Pursuant to state law, all University employees (except student employees) are Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse and/or Child Neglect and must comply with the reporting requirements in Connecticut’s mandated reporting laws. See Conn. Gen. Stat. §§17a-101a to 17a-101d.

Connecticut state law, requires that reports of known or suspected child abuse or neglect be made orally, as soon as possible (but no later than 12 hours), to law enforcement or the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), and followed up in writing within 48 hours.

DCF’s 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected Child Abuse or Child Neglect is (800) 842-2288, and additional guidance on these reporting requirements may be found here:

https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/1-DCF/Reporting-Child-Abuse-and-Neglect (Last accessed July 23, 2018).

University employees are protected under state law for the good faith reporting of suspected Child Abuse or Child Neglect, even if a later investigation fails to substantiate the allegations.

In addition to this statutory reporting requirement, University employees must also comply with any other University policies that impose additional reporting obligations, such as the Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence.

5.  Requirements for University Sponsored Activities Involving Minors

To better protect Minors participating in activities sponsored by the University, all University Sponsored Activities Involving Minors must meet the following requirements, in addition to any applicable federal, state, or local law, and all University policies. Please Note: A more comprehensive description of the following requirements are detailed in the accompanying procedures.

A.   University Sponsored Activities Involving Minors must register with the University’s Minor Protection Coordinator with sufficient advance notice to confirm the requirements of this policy have been met.

B.   No individual, paid or unpaid, shall be allowed to supervise, chaperone, or otherwise oversee any Minor who participates in University Sponsored Activities Involving Minors unless he or she is an Authorized Adult.

C. All University Sponsored Activities Involving Minors must implement standards to safeguard the welfare of participating Minors. At minimum, all University Sponsored Activities Involving Minors must implement and comply with University standards of conduct included in the accompanying procedures.

D. All University Sponsored Activities Involving Minors are subject to periodic audits to verify compliance with this policy and the accompanying procedures.

E. Any exceptions to these requirements must be requested with sufficient notice and approved in writing by the Minor Protection Coordinator, in consultation with Minor Protection Oversight Committee prior to the start of program operations.

6.  Enforcement

Violations of this policy and accompanying procedures may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and applicable Student Code.

Policy History

Policy Created: April 1, 2016 [Approved by the President’s Cabinet]

Revisions:  August 9, 2018

Procedures

Procedures for the Protection of Minors and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect can be found at: http://minorprotection.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1652/2016/03/Procedures-for-the-Protection-of-Minors-and-Reporting-of-Child-Abuse-and-Neglect.pdf. 

 

Footnotes

[1] Several of these definitions are adapted in whole or in part from the Connecticut General Statutes. See Conn. Gen. Stat. § 120. For additional guidance from the Connecticut Department of Children and Family Services about the definitions of child abuse and neglect, see https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/1-DCF/Reporting-Child-Abuse-and-Neglect. (Last accessed 7/23/2018.) Back

Contractor Parking Policy

Title: Contractor Parking Policy
Policy Owner: Planning Architectural & Engineering Services and Parking Services
Applies to: Contractors, Construction Managers and Workers
Campus Applicability: Storrs and Depot Campuses
Effective Date: January 2016
For More Information, Contact Parking Services
Contact Information: (860) 486-4930
Official Website: park.uconn.edu

Reason for Policy

Parking capacity on UConn’s Storrs campus is very limited and highly demanded.  Parking privileges on the Storrs campus must therefore be judiciously allocated among institutional stakeholders and contractors to maximize the benefits to each.

Applies to

This policy applies to all general and trade contractors, construction managers, trucking and delivery drivers and workers while conducting University-contracted business at the Storrs and Depot Campuses.

DEFINITIONS OF VEHICLE TYPES

Personal Vehicle

A personal (or worker) vehicle is one that is owned by an individual and primarily used to transport an individual or a group of individuals to and from a worksite or place of employment.

Contractor Vehicle

A contractor vehicle is one that is owned by a business and is primarily used for business.  Examples of contractor vehicles include pick-up trucks, work vans or company cars upon which the business identification is permanently displayed.

Construction Equipment

Construction equipment is a vehicle that is owned, leased or rented by a University-contracted business primarily for use on a construction site to perform specific construction work or specific construction activity.  Examples of construction equipment include cranes, mobile cranes, backhoes, front-loaders and rollers.

Construction Delivery Vehicles

A delivery vehicle is one that is primarily used to transport materials or personnel to or from a worksite. Examples of delivery vehicles include dump trucks, tractor trailers, flatbed trailers and shuttles.

GENERAL PARKING POLICIES

All contractor or personal vehicles that are parked at the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus, Mansfield Depot campus, Bergin Property or any other University property are required to obtain and conspicuously display a University parking permit.  Parking permits and their associated parking privileges are specifically issued either to an individual worker or a contractor.  Although those parking privileges are for the assigned holder, the physical permits may be moved between vehicles and may be used either by the assigned permit holder or a designee.  Any vehicle that does not display a valid parking permit will be subject to ticketing and/or towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.  Egregious or repeated parking policy violations can also lead to the suspension, withdrawal or withholding of parking permits and privileges at the University’s sole discretion.  Parking by contractors or workers at the North Garage or South Garage, or overnight parking of personal or contractor vehicles on University property is prohibited, unless previously approved by the University Representative in conjunction with Parking Services.

Location of Parking for Workers

During the University’s academic year, from mid-August to mid-May, workers can request and receive parking permits for personal vehicles in designated parking areas on the Mansfield Depot campus and the Bergin Property.  These two locations are located on State Route 44 and are approximately two miles from the main Storrs campus.  Parking permits that authorize parking on the Mansfield Depot campus and Bergin Property will be issued to contractors and workers at no-charge and may be used in personal or contractor vehicles.  Parking permits are issued on a space-available and first-come, first-served basis.  There is no personal vehicle parking on the main Storrs campus for workers during the University’s academic year, except as specified herein.

During the University’s summer term (mid-May to mid-August), workers can request and receive no-charge parking permits for personal vehicles at designated parking lots at the perimeter of the main Storrs campus on a space available basis.  University Parking Services will assign separate and distinct contractor parking permits based on availability at locations in closer proximity to worksites, most typically on student parking lots such as Lots C, W and X.

Permitting Process

All parking permits can be obtained at the University’s Parking Services office located at 3 Discovery Drive in Storrs, CT.  The Parking Services office is open on all non-holiday business days, typically from 8am to 4:30pm.  Parking Services can be reached by telephone at (860) 486-4930 and by email sent to parkingservices@uconn.edu.

In order to obtain a parking permit, the University requires a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration and proof of automobile insurance.  Parking permits are issued for a fixed term and any associated fees must be paid at the time of permit issuance.  Parking permits provided free of charge or purchased are typically issued for periods of one or more months, one or two semesters, or for one year (12 months).  Each calendar year is divided into three semesters: Spring semester (January – May), Fall semester (August-December), and Summer semester (June – August).  An expiration date for all University parking permits are established at the time of their issuance.  Permit holders are responsible for obtaining new parking permits prior to their expiry date when the extension of their privileges is needed.

An administrative Lost Permit fee of $20 must be paid before a replacement will be issued.  The fee will be incurred whenever a lost permit is replaced and irrespective of its original purchase price.  The lost permit will be expired before its replacement is issued and cannot be reused if it is subsequently found.  If a permit that is reported as lost is found to be in use, it will be considered stolen and the University will act accordingly.

Transportation

It is the workers and/or the Contractor’s responsibility to arrange for transportation between the parking areas and the worksites when needed.  Use of the University shuttle bus system by workers for daily transportation is prohibited.

The Contractor may provide shuttle services for workers if it deems it necessary or desirable.  Shuttles shall not be parked on University property overnight unless there is prior approval from the University Representative in conjunction with Parking Services and the daytime shuttle bus parking location, whether operating or unattended, must have prior approval from the University Representative in conjunction with Parking Services.

Perimeter Lot Parking During the Academic Year

Contractors may request parking for personal or contractor vehicles in closer proximity to the worksite on a perimeter student parking lot during the academic year for the fee of $50.00 per month, payable in advance of the permit issuance.  These types of permits may be purchased for up to a six month period.  Perimeter lot parking permits are subject to availability and provide parking only on the specified lot.  These exceptional requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and decisions will be predicated on factors related both to the project and the efficient operation of the University’s parking system.

Day Permits

Construction workers or contractors who are only on worksites infrequently may request day parking permit for their personal or contractor vehicles.  Infrequent is defined as coming to campus no more than once a week.  The cost of a day parking permit is $12.00 per day, payable in advance of the permit issuance.  Day parking permits authorize parking in a specific parking lot and will be issued on a space-available basis.   Day parking permits generally authorize parking in close proximity to the worksite when possible and their privileges may include specific University employee and/or student parking locations.  At the University’s discretion, day permit issuance may be suspended to any Contractor should the Worker or Company request a day permit more frequently than what is permitted.

Limits of Liability 

Workers and Contractors with parking permits should recognize that the lighting in parking lots varies greatly between locations, and that the permit holder accepts the conditions of the lots in “as is” condition.  The University provides no security in the parking lots and makes no representations regarding the security of the premises.  All Workers and Contractors park and use the lots at their own risk and the University is not responsible for any damages or theft that occur to vehicles or persons while utilizing the parking permits or lots.    The Contractor and/or Worker shall be responsible for any damage or harm it causes to others or to the property of others and for any damage it causes to University property (excepting normal wear and tear from use of the parking lots.

SITE-SPECIFIC PARKING POLICIES

Parking of Vehicles inside the Perimeter of a Worksite

The University understands that a certain number of vehicles are required on worksites in order to conduct the work.  However, the University does not support and will actively work to prevent oversizing the perimeter of a worksite in order to accommodate daily worker parking inside the worksite.  This is particularly true when a project’s site logistics plans specify the use or loss of University parking capacity.  The parking of personal vehicles on a worksite is highly discouraged, and only contractor vehicles, construction equipment and delivery vehicles should be on the worksite.

Construction equipment parked on the worksite does not require a parking permit.  If not in use, the long-term storage of construction equipment on worksites or University property without specific written permission by the University representative and Parking Services is prohibited.  Construction equipment is expected to remain on the designated worksite within the perimeter of the worksite.

Contractor vehicles making occasional or periodic material deliveries or being used in conjunction with specific work on the worksite do not require a parking permit when they are idle within the perimeter of a worksite.  Parking permits must be displayed in delivery vehicles used to transport materials to a worksite if they require parking outside the perimeter of the worksite after unloading.

Parking of Vehicles at Construction Field Offices

For each worksite, the primary general contractor or construction manager may request up to three (3) worksite parking permits for contractor vehicles to park at construction trailers.  There is no cost for these three (3) worksite parking permits and these permits allow the parking of contractor vehicles for administration of the project.  The three worksite parking permits are intended to satisfy the needs of the contractors and subcontractors combined on most projects.

For large projects, the general contractor or construction manager may need additional worksite parking permits for contractor vehicles associated with the administration of a project.  These additional contractor vehicles are intended to be situated adjacent to a project field office.  Requests for additional permits will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the University Representative in conjunction with Parking Services.  Additional contractor parking permits will be issued at the sole discretion of the University.  If any additional worksite parking permits (beyond the above-mentioned three no-charge contractor permits) are approved for parking contractor vehicles adjacent to field offices (or elsewhere as authorized by the University Representative and Parking Services), each permit will cost $50.00/month, payable in advance of their issuance. When bidding work, Contractor shall not assume such increase in allowable worksite parking permits will be granted.

Worksite Logistics Considerations

When reviewing the site logistics for a project, and determining the perimeter of a worksite, non-construction equipment parking capacity should be excluded or minimized to the extent possible.  The use of parking capacity for the long-term storage of material is strongly discouraged.  If any existing parking areas are to be utilized during construction, the contractor shall take photographs of the area prior to utilization and restore the areas to “like new” condition, including the parking surfaces, curbs, sidewalks, lawn, soil de-compaction, plantings and any other surrounding area or items that are damaged during use.

As a limited resource, the loss of parking can be disruptive on the University’s operations, and the effects on parking from construction activities must be planned for and mitigated.  Parking Services and the Transportation Planner must have the opportunity to review the site logistics plan prior to their finalization whenever the University’s parking access or capacity will be affected by a project.

The parking of personal vehicles at construction trailers without a worksite parking permit is prohibited.  The general contractor or construction manager may utilize its worksite parking permits for parking at worksite trailers if approved in advance as part of its site logistics plans.

Policy History

Effective January 2016 (approved by President’s Cabinet)

Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence

Including Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, Complicity, Retaliation and Inappropriate Amorous Relationships

 

Title: Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
Policy Owner: The Office of Institutional Equity
Applies to: Students, All Employees, Contractors, Vendors, Visitors, Guests and Other Third Parties
Campus Applicability: All campuses, including UConn Health
Approval Date: August 30, 2023
Effective Date: August 31, 2023
For More Information, Contact: Office of Institutional Equity
Contact Information: (860) 486-2943 & (860) 679-3563
Official Website: http://www.equity.uconn.edu and http://titleix.uconn.edu/

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Related Documents:


  1. STATEMENT OF POLICY
  2. TO WHOM THIS POLICY APPLIES
  3. APPLICABLE PROCEDURES UNDER THIS POLICY
    1. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS A STUDENT
    2. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS AN EMPLOYEE
    3. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS BOTH A STUDENT AND AN EMPLOYEE
    4. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS A THIRD PARTY
    5. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS A UCONN HEALTH STUDENT, EMPLOYEE OR THIRD PARTY
    6. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS A REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATION
  4. TITLE IX COORDINATOR
  5. UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
  6. EMPLOYEE REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. TITLE IX REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
    2. CLERY REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
    3. CHILD ABUSE REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
  7. ENCOURAGEMENT TO REPORT PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  8. COMPLAINANT OPTIONS FOR REPORTING PROHIBITED CONDUCT
    1. REPORTING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
    2. REPORTING TO THE UNIVERSITY
  9. ACCESSING CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SUPPORTIVE MEASURES
  10. PROHIBITED CONDUCT UNDER THIS POLICY
    1. DISCRIMINATION
    2. DISCRIMINATORY HARASSMENT
    3. SEXUAL OR GENDER-BASED HARASSMENT
    4. SEXUAL ASSAULT
    5. SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
    6. INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
    7. STALKING
    8. RETALIATION
    9. COMPLICITY
  11. INAPPROPRIATE AMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS
    1. INSTRUCTIONAL/STUDENT CONTEXT
    2. EMPLOYMENT CONTEXT
  12. PREVENTION, AWARENESS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
  13. OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE TRUTHFUL INFORMATION
  14. RELATED POLICIES
    1. STUDENTS
    2. EMPLOYEES AND THIRD PARTIES
  15. ENFORCEMENT
  16. POLICY REVIEW

 

I. STATEMENT OF POLICY

The University of Connecticut (the “University”) is committed to maintaining a safe and non- discriminatory learning, living, and working environment for all members of the University community – students, employees, and visitors. Academic and professional excellence can exist only when each member of our community is assured an atmosphere of safety and mutual respect. All members of the University community are responsible for the maintenance of an environment in which people are free to learn and work without fear of discrimination, discriminatory harassment or interpersonal violence. Discrimination diminishes individual dignity and impedes equal employment and educational opportunities.

The University does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its education or employment programs and activities on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability (including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and past or present history of mental illness), veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive system, gender identity or expression, or membership in any other protected classes as set forth in state or federal law. To that end, this Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Related Interpersonal Violence, Including Sexual and Gender- Based Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, Complicity, Retaliation and Inappropriate Amorous Relationships (the “Policy Against Discrimination” or “Policy”) prohibits specific forms of behavior that violate state and federal laws, including but not limited to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI”) and (“Title VII”), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (“VAWA”), the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act , and related state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Such behavior may also require the University to fulfill certain reporting obligations under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), as amended by VAWA, and Connecticut state law regarding reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.

The University prohibits discrimination, as well as discriminatory harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual or gender-based harassment, complicity in the commission of any act prohibited by this Policy, retaliation against a person for the good faith reporting of any of these forms of conduct or participation in any investigation or proceeding under this Policy (collectively, “Prohibited Conduct”[1]). These forms of Prohibited Conduct are unlawful and undermine the mission and values of our academic community. In addition, engagement in or pursuit of inappropriate amorous relationships with employees in positions of authority can undermine the University’s mission when those in positions of authority abuse or appear to abuse their authority.

The University adopts this Policy with a commitment to: (1) eliminating, preventing, and addressing the effects of Prohibited Conduct; (2) fostering a safe and respectful University community; (3) cultivating a climate where all individuals are well-informed and supported in reporting Prohibited Conduct; (4) providing a fair and impartial process for all parties in the investigation and resolution of such reports; and (5) identifying the standards by which violations of this Policy will be evaluated and disciplinary action may be imposed. In addition, the University conducts ongoing prevention, awareness, and training programs for employees and students to facilitate the goals of this Policy.

A student or employee determined by the University to have committed an act of Prohibited Conduct is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including separation from the University. Third Parties who commit acts of Prohibited Conduct may have their relationships with the University terminated and/or their privileges of being on University premises withdrawn. Registered Student Organizations that commit acts of prohibited conduct may have their registration revoked or be subject to other sanctions.

It is the responsibility of every member of the University community to foster an environment free of Prohibited Conduct. All members of the University community are encouraged to take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent or stop an act of Prohibited Conduct. The University will support and assist community members who take such actions.

Retaliation against any individual who, in good faith, reports or participates in the reporting, investigation, or adjudication of Prohibited Conduct is strictly forbidden.

This Policy applies to all reports of Prohibited Conduct occurring on or after the effective date of this Policy. Where the date of the Prohibited Conduct precedes the effective date of this Policy, the definitions of misconduct in effect at the time of the alleged incident(s) will be used.

 

II. TO WHOM THIS POLICY APPLIES

This Policy applies to: students as defined in UConn’s Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code and students enrolled at UConn Health (“Students”); University employees, consisting of all full-time and part-time faculty, University Staff (including special payroll employees), UConn Health employees (including residents and fellows), professional research staff, and post-doctoral research associates (“Employees”); contractors, vendors, visitors, guests or other third parties (“Third Parties”); and Registered Student Organizations as defined in Blueprints: The Official Handbook of RSOs at the University of Connecticut (“Registered Student Organizations”). This Policy pertains to acts of Prohibited Conduct committed by or against Students, Employees, Third Parties, and Registered Student Organizations when:

  1. the conduct occurs on campus or other property owned or controlled by the University;
  2. the conduct occurs in the context of a University employment or education program or activity, including, but not limited to, University-sponsored study abroad, research, on-line, or internship programs; or
  3. the conduct occurs outside the context of a University employment or education program or activity, but has continuing adverse effects on or creates a hostile environment for Students, Employees or Third Parties while on campus or other property owned or controlled by the University or in any University employment or education program or activity.

 

III. APPLICABLE PROCEDURES UNDER THIS POLICY

The specific procedures for reporting, investigating, and resolving Prohibited Conduct are based upon the nature of the respondent’s relationship to the University (Student, Employee, or Third Party). Each set of procedures referenced below is guided by the same principles of fairness and respect for complainants and respondents. “Complainant” means the individual who presents as the victim of any Prohibited Conduct under this Policy, regardless of whether that person makes a report or seeks action under this Policy.[2] “Respondent” means the individual who has been accused of violating this Policy.

The procedures referenced below provide for prompt and equitable response to reports of Prohibited Conduct. The procedures designate specific timeframes for major stages of the process, provide for thorough and impartial investigations that afford the Complainant and Respondent notice and an opportunity to present witnesses and evidence, and assure equal and timely access to the information that will be used in determining whether a Policy violation has occurred. The University applies the Preponderance of the Evidence standard when determining whether this Policy has been violated. “Preponderance of the Evidence” means that it is more likely than not that a Policy violation occurred.

A. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS A STUDENT

Except as noted in Section IIIE, below, the procedures for responding to reports of Prohibited Conduct committed by Students are detailed in Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code (“The Student Code”) (http://community.uconn.edu/the-student-code-preamble/).

B. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS AN EMPLOYEE

The procedures for responding to reports of Prohibited Conduct committed by Employees are detailed in OIE’s Complaint Processes (https://equity.uconn.edu/policiesprocedures/).

C. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS BOTH A STUDENT AND AN EMPLOYEE

Each situation will be evaluated for context and the University will determine which of the procedures applies based on the facts and circumstances (such as which role predominates in the context of the alleged Prohibited Conduct). The Student- Respondent procedures typically will apply to graduate students except in those cases where the graduate student’s assistantship role predominated in the context of the Prohibited Conduct. Further, where a Respondent is both a Student and an Employee (including but not limited to graduate students), the Respondent may be subject to any of the sanctions applicable to Students or Employees.

D. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS A THIRD PARTY

The University’s ability to take appropriate corrective action against a Third Party will be determined by the nature of the relationship of the Third Party to the University. The University will determine the appropriate manner of resolution consistent with the University’s commitment to a prompt and equitable process under federal law, federal guidance, and this Policy.

E. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS A UCONN HEALTH STUDENT, EMPLOYEE OR THIRD PARTY

Parties should contact the UConn Health Office of Institutional Equity by calling (860) 679-3563 or email: equity@uconn.edu. UConn’s Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code does not apply to students enrolled in MD or DMD/DDS degree programs at UConn Health.

F. WHERE THE RESPONDENT IS A REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATION

The procedures for responding to reports of Prohibited Conduct committed by Registered Student Organizations are set out in Blueprints: The Official Handbook of RSOs at the University of Connecticut (https://solid.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/471/2014/05/Blueprints-2022-2023-1.pdf).

 

IV. TITLE IX COORDINATOR

Under Title IX:

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

The Title IX Coordinator is charged with monitoring the University’s compliance with Title IX, ensuring appropriate education and training, coordinating the University’s investigation, response, and resolution of all reports under this Policy, and ensuring appropriate actions to eliminate Prohibited Conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. The Office of Institutional Equity oversees reports involving Students, Employees, and Third Parties. The University has also designated Deputy Title IX Coordinators who may assist the Title IX Coordinator in the discharge of these responsibilities. The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators receive ongoing appropriate training to discharge their responsibilities.

Concerns about the University’s application of Title IX may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator. Additionally, concerns about the University’s application of Title VII and/or other federal and state anti-discrimination laws may be addressed to the Office of Institutional Equity.

The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators can be contacted by telephone, email, or in person during regular office hours:

Letissa Reid
Associate Vice President, Office of Institutional Equity
Storrs: Wood Hall, First Floor
UConn Health: Munson Road, Third Floor
letissa.reid@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2943

Sarah Chipman
Director of Investigations, Office of Institutional Equity Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Storrs: Wood Hall, First Floor
UConn Health: Munson Road, Third Floor
sarah.chipman@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2943

Cameron Liston
Title IX Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity
Storrs: Wood Hall, First Floor
UConn Health: Munson Road, Third Floor
cameron.liston@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2943

External reporting options include the United States Department of Education, Clery Act Compliance Team (at clery@ed.gov); the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (at OCR@ed.gov or (800) 421-3481); the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (at info@eeoc.gov or (800) 669-4000); and/or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (at CHRO.Capitol@ct.gov or (800)-477-5737).

 

V. UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

The University is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals involved in the investigation and resolution of a report under this Policy. The University also is committed to providing assistance to help Students, Employees, Registered Student Organizations, and Third Parties make informed choices. With respect to any report under this Policy, the University will take reasonable efforts to protect the privacy of participants, in accordance with applicable state and federal law, while balancing the need to gather information to assess the report and to take steps to eliminate Prohibited Conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.

Privacy and confidentiality have distinct meanings under this Policy.

Privacy: Privacy means that information related to a report of Prohibited Conduct will be shared with University Employees who need to know the information in order to assist individuals identified as having been impacted by the alleged conduct in the assessment, investigation, and resolution of the report. All Employees who are involved in the University’s response to reports of Prohibited Conduct receive specific training and guidance about sharing and safeguarding private information in accordance with state and federal law.

The privacy of Student education records will be protected in accordance with relevant privacy laws including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), as outlined in the University’s FERPA policy. (http://policy.uconn.edu/2011/05/24/ferpa-policy/).

Confidentiality: Confidentiality exists in the context of laws that protect certain relationships, including with medical and clinical care providers (and those who provide administrative services related to the provision of medical and clinical care), mental health providers, counselors, and ordained clergy, all of whom may engage in confidential communications under Connecticut law. The University has designated individuals who have the ability to have privileged communications as “Confidential Employees.” When information is shared by an individual with a Confidential Employee or a community professional with the same legal protections, the Confidential Employee (and/or such community professional) cannot reveal the information to any third party except where required or permitted by law. For example, information may be disclosed when: (i) the individual gives written consent for its disclosure; (ii) there is a concern that the individual will likely cause serious physical harm to self or others; or (iii) the information concerns conduct involving suspected abuse or neglect of a minor under the age of 18.

 

VI. EMPLOYEE REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

A. TITLE IX REPORTING OBLIGATIONS

Most University employees are required to immediately report information about certain types of Prohibited Conduct involving any Student to the University’s Office of Institutional Equity.[3] An Employee’s responsibility to report under this Policy is governed by their role at the University. The University designates every Employee as either a Confidential Employee or a Responsible Employee.

Confidential Employee: Any Employee who is entitled under state law to have privileged communications. Confidential Employees will not disclose information about Prohibited Conduct to the University without the permission of the Student or Employee (subject to the exceptions set forth in the Confidentiality section of this Policy). Confidential Employees at the University of Connecticut include:

  • Student Health and Wellness (limited to Medical Services, Mental Health Services, and Sports Medicine)
  • Employee Assistance Program

Exempt Employee: An Employee who is neither a Confidential Employee nor a Responsible Employee. Exempt Employees include the Chief Diversity Officer and professional staff within the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, as well as staff within the University’s African American Cultural Center, Asian American Cultural Center, Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center, Women’s Center, Rainbow Center; Ombuds Office; and professional staff within Student Health and Wellness Health Promotion. Exempt Employees will offer Students and Employees information about resources, support and how to report incidents of Prohibited Conduct to law enforcement and the University. Exempt Employees will only report the information shared with them to the University if the student and/or Employee requests that the information be shared (unless someone is in imminent risk of serious harm or a minor). While Exempt Employees do not have the ability to implement supportive measures in response to a disclosure, they will provide information about how Students and Employees may receive such measures.

Responsible Employee: Any Employee who is not a Confidential Employee or Exempt Employee, and certain categories of student employees. Responsible Employees include (but are not necessarily limited to) Faculty and Staff, Resident Assistants, Post- Doctoral Research Assistants, Graduate Teaching Assistants, Graduate Research Assistants, and any student-employees serving as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) when disclosures are made to any of them in their capacities as Employees.

Responsible Employees are required to immediately report to the University’s Office of Institutional Equity all relevant details (obtained directly or indirectly) about an incident of Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence and/or Stalking (as defined in Section IX, below) that involves any Student as a Complainant, Respondent, and/or witness, including dates, times, locations, and names of parties and witnesses.[4] Reporting is required when the Responsible Employee knows (by reason of a direct or indirect disclosure) of such Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, and/or Stalking. Reporting is required when a student is reported to have been involved in such an incident, regardless of the date, location (on or off campus) or identities of other parties alleged to have been involved in the incident. This manner of reporting may help inform the University of the general extent and nature of allegations of Prohibited Conduct on and off campus so the University can track patterns, evaluate the scope of the problem, formulate appropriate campus-wide responses, and ensure that impacted students are provided with information about reporting options and support resources.

Responsible Employees are not required to report information disclosed (1) at public awareness events (e.g., “Take Back the Night,” candlelight vigils, protests, “survivor speak-outs” or other public forums in which Students may disclose incidents of Prohibited Conduct; collectively, “Public Awareness Events”); (2) during a Student’s participation as a subject in an Institutional Review Board-approved human subjects research protocol (“IRB Research”); or (3) as part of coursework submitted to an instructor in connection with a course assignment. Even in the absence of such obligation, all Employees are encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator if they become aware of information that suggests a safety risk to the University community or any member thereof. The University may provide information about Students’ Title IX and/or other civil rights and about available University and community resources and support at Public Awareness Events, however, and Institutional Review Boards may, in appropriate cases, require researchers to provide such information to all Student subjects of IRB Research.

Dean, Director, Department Head, and Supervisor Responsibility to Report Prohibited Conduct Where Either the Complainant or the Respondent is an Employee. Under this Policy, Deans, Directors, Department Heads and Supervisors are required to report to the Office of Institutional Equity all relevant details about an incident of Prohibited Conduct[5] (including but not limited to discrimination, discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment, and/or retaliation) where either the Complainant or the Respondent is an Employee. Reporting is required when such Deans, Directors, Department Heads and Supervisors know (by reason of direct or indirect disclosure) or should have known of such Prohibited Conduct.

All University Employees are strongly encouraged to report to the law enforcement any conduct that could potentially present a danger to the community or may be a crime under Connecticut law.

B. CLERY REPORTING OBLIGATIONS

Under the Clery Act, certain University employees are designated as Campus Security Authorities. CSAs generally include individuals with significant responsibility for campus security or student and campus activities. Based on information reported to CSAs, the University includes statistics about certain criminal offenses in its annual security report and provides those statistics to the United States Department of Education in a manner that does not include any personally identifying information about individuals involved in an incident. The Clery Act also requires the University to issue timely warnings to the University community about certain reported crimes that may pose a serious or continuing threat to Students and Employees. Consistent with the Clery Act, the University withholds the names and other personally identifying information of Complainants when issuing timely warnings to the University community.

C. CHILD ABUSE REPORTING OBLIGATIONS

All University Employees except student employees are mandated reporters of child abuse or neglect as defined by Connecticut General Statutes Section 17a-101(b) and must comply with Connecticut’s mandated reporting laws. See Connecticut General Statutes Sections 17a-101a to 17a-101d. All University Employees should refer to UConn’s Protection of Minors and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Policy (http://policy.uconn.edu/?p=6754) for detailed definitions and reporting information.

 

VII. ENCOURAGEMENT TO REPORT PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Aside from the reporting responsibilities set forth above, all members of the campus community are encouraged to report any conduct which they become aware of and which they believe in good faith to have been a violation of this policy, and as to which they do not have an obligation to report as set forth above.

This encouragement does not apply to Confidential and Exempt Employees and is subject to limitations necessary to preserve confidentiality and privacy.

 

VIII. COMPLAINANT OPTIONS FOR REPORTING PROHIBITED CONDUCT

A Complainant may choose to report to the University and/or to law enforcement when alleged Prohibited Conduct may also constitute a crime under the applicable laws. These two reporting options are not mutually exclusive. Therefore, Complainants may choose to pursue both the University process and the criminal process concurrently. The University will support Complainants in understanding, assessing and pursuing these options.

The first priority for any individual should be personal safety and well-being. In addition to seeking immediate medical care, the University encourages all individuals to seek immediate assistance from 911, UConn Police, and/or local law enforcement. This is the best option to ensure preservation of evidence. The University also strongly urges that law enforcement be notified immediately in situations that may present imminent or ongoing danger.

A. REPORTING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

Conduct that violates this Policy may also constitute a crime under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the incident occurred. For example, the State of Connecticut criminalizes and punishes some forms of Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Exploitation, Stalking, and Physical Assault. See Title 53a of the Connecticut General Statutes for the State of Connecticut’s Penal Code (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/title_53a.htm). Whether or not any specific incident of Prohibited Conduct may constitute a crime is a decision made solely by law enforcement. Similarly, the decision to arrest any individual for engaging in any incident of Prohibited Conduct is determined solely by law enforcement and not the University. Such decisions are based on a number of factors, including availability of admissible evidence.

Complainants have the right to notify or decline to notify law enforcement. In keeping with its commitment to take all appropriate steps to eliminate, prevent, and remedy all Prohibited Conduct, the University urges Complainants (or others who become aware of potential criminal conduct) to report Prohibited Conduct immediately to local law enforcement by contacting:

  1. 911 (for emergencies)
  2. University Police (for non-emergencies):
    1. Storrs and Regional Campuses (860) 486-4800
    2. UConn Health (860) 679-2121
  3. State Police (for conduct occurring off campus in Connecticut) (800) 308-7633

Police have unique legal authority, including the power to seek and execute search warrants, collect forensic evidence, make arrests, and assist in seeking protective and restraining orders. Although a police report may be made at any time, Complainants should be aware that delayed reporting may diminish law enforcement’s ability to take certain actions, including collecting forensic evidence and making arrests. The University will assist Complainants in notifying law enforcement if they choose to do so. Under limited circumstances posing a threat to health or safety of any University community member, the University may independently notify law enforcement.

B. REPORTING TO THE UNIVERSITY

Complainants (or others who become aware of an incident of Prohibited Conduct) are encouraged to report the incident to the University through the following reporting options:

By contacting the Office of Institutional Equity by telephone, email, or in person during regular office hours (8am-5pm, M-F):

Office of Institutional Equity (Storrs and Regionals) Wood Hall, First Floor
241 Glenbrook Road Storrs, Connecticut (860) 486-2943
equity@uconn.edu
www.titleix.uconn.edu
www.equity.uconn.edu

Office of Institutional Equity (UConn Health) 16 Munson Road, Third Floor
Farmington, Connecticut (860) 679-3563
equity@uconn.edu
www.equity.uconn.edu

There is no time limit to report Prohibited Conduct to the University under this Policy;[6] however, the University’s ability to respond may diminish over time, as evidence may erode, memories may fade, and Respondents may no longer be affiliated with the University. If the Respondent is no longer affiliated with the University, the University will provide reasonably appropriate remedial measures, assist the Complainant in identifying external reporting options, and take reasonable steps to eliminate Prohibited Conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.

The University will not pursue disciplinary action against Complainants or witnesses for disclosure of illegal personal consumption of drugs or alcohol where such disclosures are made in connection with a good faith report or investigation of Prohibited Conduct.

 

IX. ACCESSING CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SUPPORTIVE MEASURES

The University offers a wide range of resources to provide support and guidance to Students and Employees in response to any incident of Prohibited Conduct. Comprehensive information on accessing University and community resources is contained online at the following sites:

  • Sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, sexual or gender-based harassment, and stalking: titleix.uconn.edu
  • Discrimination and discriminatory harassment where the Respondent is an Employee or Third Party: equity.uconn.edu
  • Related violations of The Student Code where the Respondent is a Student: community.uconn.edu

Available resources include, but are not limited to: emergency and ongoing assistance; health, mental health, and victim-advocacy services; options for reporting Prohibited Conduct to the University and/or law enforcement; available support with academics, housing, and employment. For more information about resources and support measures, please visit www.titleix.uconn.edu.

The University offers a wide range of resources for Students and Employees, whether as Complainants or Respondents, to provide support and guidance throughout the submission, investigation, and resolution of a report of Prohibited Conduct. The University will offer reasonable and appropriate measures to individuals impacted by an allegation of Prohibited Conduct in order to facilitate their continued access to University employment or education programs and activities. These measures may be both remedial (designed to address a Complainant’s safety and well-being and continued access to educational opportunities) or protective (designed to reduce the risk of harm to an individual or community). Remedial and protective measures, which may be temporary or permanent, may include no-contact directives, on-campus residence modifications, academic modifications and support, work schedule modifications, suspension from employment, and pre-disciplinary leave (with or without pay). Remedial measures are available regardless of whether a Complainant pursues a complaint or investigation under this Policy and may continue regardless of the outcome of an investigation if reasonable and appropriate.

The University will maintain the privacy of any remedial and protective measures provided under this Policy to the extent practicable and will promptly address any violation of the protective measures. The University has the discretion to impose and/or modify any remedial or protective measure based on all available information.

The University will provide reasonable remedial and protective measures to Third Parties as appropriate and available, taking into account the role of the Third Party and the nature of any contractual relationship with the University.

 

X. PROHIBITED CONDUCT UNDER THIS POLICY[7]

Conduct under this Policy is prohibited regardless of the sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression of the Complainant or Respondent. Prohibited Conduct includes the following specifically defined forms of behavior: Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, Complicity, and Retaliation.

A. DISCRIMINATION

Discrimination is any unlawful distinction, preference, or detriment to an individual that is based upon an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities (including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, past/present history of a mental disorder), veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to reproductive systems, gender identity or expression, or membership in other protected classes set forth in state or federal law and that: (1) excludes an individual from participation; (2) denies the individual the benefits of; (3) treats the individual differently; or (4) otherwise adversely affects a term or condition of an individual’s employment, education, living environment or participation in a University program or activity.

Discrimination may include failing to make good faith efforts to provide reasonable accommodation, consistent with state and federal law and University policy, to persons with disabilities. The University of Connecticut is committed to achieving equal educational and employment opportunity and full participation for persons with disabilities. See Policy Statement: People with Disabilities. (http://policy.uconn.edu/2011/05/24/people-with-disabilities-policy-statement/).

Discrimination also may include failing to make good faith efforts to provide reasonable accommodations, consistent with state and federal law and University policy, for persons’ sincerely held religious practices or beliefs. The University of Connecticut is committed to providing welcoming and inclusive learning environments and will make good faith efforts to provide reasonable religious accommodations to faculty, staff, and students. See Religious Accommodations Policy (https://policy.uconn.edu/2018/08/01/religious-accommodation-policy/).

B. DISCRIMINATORY HARASSMENT

Discriminatory Harassment consists of verbal, physical, electronic, or other conduct based upon an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities (including learning disabilities, intellectual disability, past/present history of a mental disorder), veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to reproductive systems, gender identity or expression, or membership in other protected classes set forth in state or federal law that interferes with that individual’s educational or employment opportunities, participation in a University program or activity, or receipt of legitimately-requested services or benefits. Such conduct is a violation of this Policy when the circumstances demonstrate the existence of either Hostile Environment Harassment or Quid Pro Quo Harassment, as defined below.

Hostile Environment Harassment: Discriminatory Harassment that is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it unreasonably interferes with, limits, deprives, or alters the conditions of education (e.g., admission, academic standing, grades, assignment); employment (e.g., hiring, advancement, assignment); or participation in a University program or activity (e.g., campus housing, official University list-servs or other University-sponsored platforms), when viewed from both a subjective and objective perspective.

Quid Pro Quo Harassment: Discriminatory Harassment where submission to or rejection of unwelcome conduct is used, explicitly or implicitly, as the basis for decisions affecting an individual’s education (e.g., admission, academic standing, grades, assignment); employment (e.g., hiring, advancement, assignment); or participation in a University program or activity (e.g., campus housing).

Discriminatory Harassment may take many forms, including verbal acts, name-calling, graphic or written statements (including the use of cell phones or the Internet), or other conduct that may be humiliating or physically threatening.

C. SEXUAL OR GENDER-BASED HARASSMENT

Sexual Harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. This may include, but is not limited to, unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate touching, acts of sexual violence, or other unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, whether verbal, non- verbal, graphic, physical, written or otherwise. Such conduct is a violation of this Policy when the conditions for Hostile Environment Harassment or Quid Pro Quo Harassment are present, as defined above.

Gender-Based Harassment includes harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, which may include acts of aggression, intimidation, or hostility, whether verbal or non-verbal, graphic, physical, written or otherwise, even if the acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature. Such conduct is a violation of this Policy when the conditions for Hostile Environment Harassment or Quid Pro Quo Harassment are present, as defined above.

Title IX Sexual Harassment[8] includes conduct that occurs on the basis of sex in a University education program or activity in the United States that satisfies one or more of the following:

  • An employee conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct (i.e., quid pro quo);
  • Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to an education program or activity (i.e., hostile environment); or
  • Sexual assault (as defined by Clery Act), or “dating violence,” “domestic violence,” and “stalking” (as defined by Violence Against Women Act).

D. SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sexual Assault consists of (1) Sexual Contact and/or (2) Sexual Intercourse that occurs without (3) Consent.

  1. Sexual Contact (or attempts to commit) is the intentional touching of another person’s intimate body parts, clothed or unclothed, if that intentional touching can reasonably be construed as having the intent or purpose of obtaining sexual arousal or gratification.
  2. Sexual Intercourse (or attempts to commit) is any penetration, however slight, of a bodily orifice with any object(s) or body part. Sexual Intercourse includes vaginal or anal penetration by a penis, object, tongue or finger, or any contact between the mouth of one person and the genitalia of another person.
  3. Consent is an understandable exchange of affirmative words or actions, which indicate a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Consent must be informed, freely and actively given. It is the responsibility of the initiator to obtain clear and affirmative responses at each stage of sexual involvement. Consent to one form of sexual activity does not imply consent to other forms of sexual activity. The lack of a negative response is not consent. An individual who is incapacitated by alcohol and/or other drugs both voluntarily or involuntarily consumed may not give consent. Past consent of sexual activity does not imply ongoing future consent.

Consent cannot be given if any of the following are present: A. Force, B. Coercion or C. Incapacitation.

    1. Force is the use of physical violence and/or imposing on someone physically to gain sexual access. Force also includes threats, intimidation (implied threats) and/or coercion that overcome resistance.
    2. Coercion is unreasonable pressure for sexual activity. Coercion is more than an effort to persuade, entice, or attract another person to have sex. Conduct does not constitute coercion unless it wrongfully impairs an individual’s freedom of will to choose whether to participate in the sexual activity.
    3. Incapacitation is a state where an individual cannot make rational, reasonable decisions due to the debilitating use of alcohol and/or other drugs, sleep, unconsciousness, or because of a disability that prevents the individual from having the capacity to give consent. Intoxication is not incapacitation and a person is not incapacitated merely because the person has been drinking or using drugs. Incapacitation due to alcohol and/or drug consumption results from ingestion that is more severe than impairment, being under the influence, drunkenness, or intoxication. The question of incapacitation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Being intoxicated or incapacitated by drugs, alcohol, or other medication will not be a defense to any violation of this Policy.

E. SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Sexual Exploitation is taking advantage of a person due to their sex and/or gender identity for personal gain or gratification. It is the abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust for sexual purposes. Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Recording, photographing, disseminating, and/or posting images of private sexual activity and/or a person’s intimate parts (including genitalia, groin, breasts, or buttocks) without consent;
  • Threatening to disseminate sensitive personal materials (e.g. photos, videos) by any means to any person or entity without consent;
  • Allowing third parties to observe private sexual activity from a hidden location without consent (for example through a hidden location (e.g., closet) or through electronic means (e.g., Skype or livestreaming of images);
  • Fetish behaviors including stealing articles of clothing for personal gain and/or satisfaction;
  • Manipulation of contraception;
  • Peeping or voyeurism;
  • Prostituting another person;
  • Intentionally or knowingly exposing another person to a sexually transmitted infection or virus without the other’s knowledge; or
  • Possessing, distributing, viewing or forcing others to view illegal pornography.

F. INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

Intimate Partner Violence includes any act of violence or threatened act of violence that occurs between individuals who are involved or have been involved in a sexual, dating, spousal, domestic, or other intimate relationship. Intimate Partner Violence may include any form of Prohibited Conduct under this Policy, including Sexual Assault, Stalking (as defined herein) and/or physical assault. Intimate Partner Violence may involve a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, or may involve one-time conduct. A pattern of behavior is typically determined based on the repeated use of words and/or actions and inactions in order to demean, intimidate, and/or control another person. This behavior can be verbal, emotional and/or physical.

G. STALKING

Stalking means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific individual that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of others, or for the individual to suffer substantial emotional distress.

Stalking includes unwanted, repeated, or cumulative behaviors that serve no purpose other than to threaten, or cause fear for another individual.

Common stalking acts include, but are not limited to: harassing, threatening or obscene phone calls, excessive and/or threatening communication, following, vandalism of personal property, and/or leaving/giving unwanted gifts or objects. Stalking includes cyberstalking.

H. RETALIATION

Retaliation means any adverse action taken against a person for making a good faith report of Prohibited Conduct or participating in any proceeding under this Policy, including requesting supportive measures (remedial and/or protective), for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by this Policy. Retaliation includes threatening, intimidating, discriminating, harassing, coercing, interfering with potential witnesses or a potential proceeding under this Policy, or any other conduct that would discourage a reasonable person from engaging in activity protected under this Policy.

Retaliation may be present even where there is a finding of “no responsibility” on the allegations of Prohibited Conduct. Retaliation does not include good faith actions lawfully pursued in response to a report of Prohibited Conduct. In determining whether an act constitutes retaliation, the full context of the conduct will be considered, including the individual right to freedom of speech.

Retaliation can include, but is not limited to, actions taken by the University, actions taken by one Student against another Student, actions taken by an Employee against another Employee or Student, actions taken by a Registered Student Organization against a Student, or actions taken by a Third Party against a Student or Employee. See the University’s Non-Retaliation Policy (http://policy.uconn.edu/2011/05/24/non- retaliation-policy/).

I. COMPLICITY

Complicity is any act taken with the purpose of aiding, facilitating, promoting or encouraging the commission of an act of Prohibited Conduct by another person.

 

XI. INAPPROPRIATE AMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS

For the purposes of this Policy, “amorous relationships” are defined as intimate, sexual, and/or any other type of amorous encounter or relationship, whether casual or serious, short-term or long- term.

A. INSTRUCTIONAL/STUDENT CONTEXT

All faculty and staff must be aware that amorous relationships with students are likely to lead to difficulties and have the potential to place faculty and staff at great personal and professional risk. The power difference inherent in the faculty-student or staff-student relationship means that any amorous relationship between a faculty or staff member and a student is potentially exploitative or could at any time be perceived as exploitative and should be avoided. Faculty and staff engaged in such relationships should be sensitive to the continuous possibility that they may unexpectedly be placed in a position of responsibility for the student’s instruction or evaluation. In the event of a charge of Sexual Harassment arising from such circumstances, the University will in general be unsympathetic to a defense based upon consent when the facts establish that a faculty- student or staff-student power differential existed within the relationship.

  1. Undergraduate StudentsSubject to the limited exceptions herein, all members of the faculty and staff are prohibited from pursuing or engaging in an amorous relationship with any undergraduate student.
  2. Graduate StudentsWith respect to graduate students (including but not limited to Master’s, Law, Doctoral, Medical, Dental and any other post-baccalaureate students), all faculty and staff are prohibited from pursuing or engaging in an amorous relationship with a graduate student under that individual’s authority. Situations of authority include, but are not limited to: teaching; formal mentoring or advising; supervision of research and employment of a student as a research or teaching assistant; exercising substantial responsibility for grades, honors, or degrees; and involvement in disciplinary action related to the student.Students and faculty/staff alike should be aware that pursuing or engaging in an amorous relationship with any graduate student will limit the faculty or staff member’s ability to teach, mentor, advise, direct work, employ and promote the career of the student involved with them in an amorous relationship.
  3. Graduate Students in Positions of AuthorityLike faculty and staff members, graduate students may themselves be in a position of authority over other students, for example, when serving as a teaching assistant in a course or when serving as a research assistant and supervising other students in research. The power difference inherent in such relationships means that any amorous relationship between a graduate student and another student over whom they have authority (undergraduate or graduate) is potentially exploitative and should be avoided. All graduate students currently or previously engaged in an amorous relationship with another student are prohibited from serving in a position of authority over that student. Graduate students also should be sensitive to the continuous possibility that they may unexpectedly be placed in a position of responsibility for another student’s instruction or evaluation.
  4. Pre-existing Relationships with Any StudentThe University recognizes that an amorous relationship may exist prior to the time a student enrolls at the University or, for amorous relationships with graduate students, prior to the time the faculty or staff member is placed in a position of authority over the graduate student. The current or prior existence of such an amorous relationship must be disclosed to the Office of Institutional Equity by the employee in a position of authority immediately if the student is an undergraduate, and prior to accepting a supervisory role of any type over any graduate student.All faculty and staff currently or previously engaged in an amorous relationship with a student are prohibited from the following unless effective steps have been taken in conjunction with Labor Relations and the applicable dean or vice president to eliminate any potential conflict of interest in accordance with this Policy: teaching; formal mentoring or advising; supervising research; exercising responsibility for grades, honors, or degrees; considering disciplinary action involving the student; or employing the student in any capacity – including but not limited to student employment and internships, work study, or as a research or teaching assistant.Similarly, all graduate students currently or previously engaged in an amorous relationship with another student are prohibited from serving in a position of authority over that student.
  5. If an Amorous Relationship Occurs with Any StudentIf, despite these warnings, a faculty member, staff member, or graduate student becomes involved in an amorous relationship with a student in violation of this Policy, the faculty member, staff member, or graduate student must disclose the relationship immediately to the Office of Institutional Equity. Absent an extraordinary circumstance, no relationships in violation of this Policy will be permitted while the student is enrolled or the faculty or staff member is employed by the University. In most cases, it will be unlikely that an acceptable resolution to the conflict of interest will be possible, and the faculty or staff member’s employment standing or the graduate student’s position of authority may need to be adjusted until they no longer have supervisory or other authority over the student.In addition to the amorous relationship itself, a faculty, staff or graduate student’s failure to report the existence of an inappropriate amorous relationship with a student is also a violation of this Policy. The University encourages immediate self-reporting, and will consider this factor in the context of any resolution that may be able to be reached.

B. EMPLOYMENT CONTEXT

Amorous relationships between supervisors and their subordinate employees often adversely affect decisions, distort judgment, and undermine workplace morale for all employees, including those not directly engaged in the relationship. Any University employee who participates in supervisory or administrative decisions concerning an employee with whom they have or has had an amorous relationship has a conflict of interest in those situations. These types of relationships, specifically those involving spouses and/or individuals who reside together, also may violate the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials as well as the University’s Policy on Employment and Contracting for Service of Relatives.

Accordingly, the University prohibits all faculty and staff from pursuing or engaging in amorous relationships with employees whom they supervise. No supervisor shall initiate or participate in institutional decisions involving a direct benefit or penalty (employment, retention, promotion, tenure, salary, leave of absence, etc.) to a person with whom that individual has or has had an amorous relationship. The individual in a position of authority can be held accountable for creating a sexually hostile environment or failing to address a sexually hostile environment and thus should avoid creating or failing to address a situation that adversely impacts the working environment of others.

  1. Pre-existing Amorous Relationships Between Supervisors and Subordinate EmployeesThe University recognizes that an amorous relationship may exist prior to the time an individual is assigned to a supervisor. Supervisory, decision-making, oversight, evaluative or advisory relationships for someone with whom there exists or previously has existed an amorous relationship is unacceptable unless effective steps have been taken to eliminate any potential conflict of interest in accordance with this Policy. The current or prior existence of such a relationship must be disclosed by the employee in a position of authority prior to accepting supervision of the subordinate employee to the Office of Institutional Equity. Labor Relations and the applicable dean or vice president will determine whether the conflict of interest can be eliminated through termination of the situation of authority. The final determination will be at the sole discretion of the relevant dean or vice president.
  2. If an Amorous Relationship Occurs or has Occurred between a Supervisor and their Subordinate EmployeeIf, despite these warnings, a University employee enters into an amorous relationship with someone over whom they have supervisory, decision-making, oversight, evaluative, or advisory responsibilities, that employee must disclose the existence of the relationship immediately to the Office of Institutional Equity. Labor Relations and the applicable dean or vice president will determine whether the conflict of interest can be eliminated through termination of the situation of authority. The final determination will be at the sole discretion of the relevant dean or vice president. In most cases, it will be likely that an acceptable resolution to the conflict of interest will be possible. If the conflict of interest cannot be eliminated, the supervisor’s employment standing may need to be adjusted. In addition to the amorous relationship itself, a supervisor’s failure to report the existence of the relationship with a subordinate employee is also a violation of this Policy. The University encourages immediate self-reporting, and will consider this factor in the context of any resolution that may be able to be reached.

 

XII. PREVENTION, AWARENESS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

The University is committed to the prevention of Prohibited Conduct through regular and ongoing education and awareness programs. Incoming Students and new Employees receive primary prevention and awareness programming as part of their orientation, and returning Students and current Employees receive ongoing training and related education and awareness programs. The University provides training, education and awareness programs to Students and Employees to ensure broad understanding of this Policy and the topics and issues related to maintaining an education and employment environment free from harassment and discrimination.

For a description of the University’s Prohibited Conduct prevention and awareness programs, including programs on minimizing the risk of incidents of Prohibited Conduct and bystander intervention, see the University’s annual Clery reports (found online at: http://publicsafety.uconn.edu/police/clery/about-clery/uconn-and-the-clery-act/).

 

XIII. OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE TRUTHFUL INFORMATION

All University community members are expected to provide truthful information in any report, investigation, or proceeding under this Policy. Submitting or providing false or misleading information in bad faith or in an effort to achieve personal gain or cause intentional harm to another in connection with an incident of Prohibited Conduct is prohibited and subject to disciplinary sanctions under The Student Code (for Students), The Code of Conduct (for Employees), and any other applicable and appropriate University policy or policies. This provision does not apply to reports made or information provided in good faith, even if the facts alleged in the report are not later substantiated.

 

XIV. RELATED POLICIES

A. STUDENTS

B. EMPLOYEES AND THIRD PARTIES

 

XV. ENFORCEMENT

Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the University of Connecticut Student Code.

XVI. POLICY REVIEW

This Policy is maintained by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE). The University will periodically review and update this Policy and will evaluate, among other things, any changes in legal requirements, existing University resources, and the resolution of cases from the preceding year (including, but not limited to, timeframes for completion and sanctions and remedies imposed).

REVISIONS:
07/11/2023 (Approved by the President’s Senior Policy Council)
04/06/2022 (Approved by the President’s Senior Policy Council)
08/30/2023 (Approved by the President’s Senior Policy Council)

 

REFERENCES

[1] Definitions for all forms of Prohibited Conduct can be found in Section IX of this Policy.

[2] UConn recognizes that an individual may choose to self-identify as a victim or a survivor. For consistency in this Policy, the University uses the term Complainant to maintain the neutrality of the Policy and procedures.

[3] Although this Policy is directed primarily to disclosures by Students, as explained herein certain supervisory employees are obligated to report disclosures about all types of Prohibited Conduct involving a University employee.

[4] While Employees are encouraged to report any form of Prohibited Conduct, only Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking must be reported under this Policy.

[5] These supervisory employees are required to report all forms of Prohibited Conduct where the Complainant or Respondent is an Employee.

[6] This statement does not relieve Responsible Employees of their obligation to report Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence and/or Stalking involving a Student immediately to the Office of Institutional Equity.

[7] These definitions may overlap with Connecticut criminal statutes in some cases, and provide greater protection in other instances. Connecticut’s Penal Code may be found in Title 53a of the Connecticut General Statutes. (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/title_53a.htm)

[8] University investigations of incidents that meet the Title IX Sexual Harassment Definition will be investigated pursuant to Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedures maintained by the Office of Community Standards (Student-Respondent Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedures: https://community.uconn.edu/sexual-and-gender-misconduct/)  and the Office of Institutional Equity (Employee-Respondent Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedures: https://equity.uconn.edu/policiesprocedures/).

Conduct History Review Committee (CHRC) Policy

 

Title: Conduct History Review Committee (CHRC) Policy
Policy Owner: Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate School
Applies to: Undergraduate and Graduate Applicants and Student Populations
Campus Applicability: All campuses except UConn Health and the School of Law
Effective Date: August 24, 2022
For More Information, Contact: Undergraduate Admissions or Graduate School
Contact Information: Undergraduate Admissions: beahusky@uconn.edu
Graduate School: gradschool@uconn.edu
Official Website: https://uconn.edu

PURPOSE

The University of Connecticut is committed to providing a safe environment for its students and employees. To promote this environment, all applicants for admission or readmission to the University are required to indicate whether they have been subject to disciplinary action for academic or behavioral misconduct prior to enrollment.

POLICY STATEMENT

To ensure that applicants, admitted students indicating the assignment of disciplinary action subsequent to application, former students applying for readmission to the University, or any students whose prior conduct is discovered after application submission (hereinafter “applicants”) receive a fair evaluation, the appropriate admission authority (i.e., The Graduate School, Undergraduate Admissions, Dean of Students) will refer such applicants to the Conduct History Review Committee (CHRC), which will undertake a thorough and holistic review of the conduct identified by the applicant in the context of their application for admission.

If the applicant is otherwise identified as a viable candidate for admission by the respective office, the CHRC review of this history may result in denying the applicant admission or enrollment to the University. Alternatively, it may permit enrollment subject to certain conditions (e.g., restricting access to on-campus housing or requiring participation in counseling services), or allowing enrollment without any restrictions.

ENFORCEMENT

Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws and the University of Connecticut Student Code.

PROCEDURES

For more information about CHRC, including process and procedure, please go to https://admissions.uconn.edu/chrc-policy/.

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: June 26, 2015 [Approved by leadership in Enrollment Management, Student Life, and Graduate School]

Revisions: Effective August 24, 2022 [Approved by the President’s Senior Policy Council August 15, 2022]

 

University Logo and Wordmark Policy

Title: University Logo and Wordmark Policy
Policy Owner: University Communications
Applies to: All Employees, Students, Others
Campus Applicability: All Campuses, including UConn Health
Effective Date: February 1, 2015
For More Information, Contact Associate Director of Branding and Visual Identity
Contact Information: 860-486-0488
Official Website: http://brand.uconn.edu/

1/15/15

The UConn wordmark is the core element in the visual identity system. It is the official logo of the University, and is what is most strongly associated with the UConn brand. In order to be effective, all logo treatments must be consistent and accurate, and as such, coordinated through University Communications.

Custom marks are available for schools, colleges, departments, and University-affiliated groups to distinctly identify themselves, while maintaining a cohesive University brand identity. All primary and established wordmarks can be downloaded from brand.uconn.edu. Additional standards regarding wordmarks and logos can also be found at brand.uconn.edu. Standards related to UConn Health branding can be found at brand.uchc.edu.

Official UConn Wordmark

  • An official UConn wordmark must be used as the primary identifier for University entities. These include the primary, established, and personalized wordmarks. These wordmarks cannot be altered or replicated.
    • The primary wordmark is the logo that includes UCONN with or without “University of Connecticut.” The horizontal or vertical arrangements are acceptable.
    • Established wordmarks have been created for each school, college, and regional campus.
    • For UConn entities that do not have an established wordmark, a personalized wordmark is appropriate. This mark allows for one or two levels of information hierarchy. University Communications can provide   guidance on layouts that best suits individual needs.
  • Student organizations should refer to Student Organization Use of University Wordmarks and Logos for standards specific to their needs.

Secondary Logos

Secondary logos are marks that are separate from the official UConn wordmark established and enforced by the University brand standards.

Secondary logos are only considered for consortiums, retail establishments, departmental initiatives, or Centers that are not exclusively part of the University, such as the Korey Stringer Institute.

For UConn entities that do not fit fully into these specific categories, the UConn wordmark must be used as the primary identifying mark. Complementary artwork is permissible. Complementary artwork cannot include the name of the UConn entity, to avoid appearing like a logo.

Anniversaries, events, or campaigns can use badges to mark the event, but must not use the UConn wordmark as part of the graphic.

The development of all secondary logos is at the review and approval of University Communications. For full brand standards, visit brand.uconn.edu.

Trademarks

UConn’s Office of Trademark Licensing and Branding ensures correct and legal use of UConn trademarks on any product sold to the general public or to campus departments and organizations. UConn trademarks include the UConn wordmark, the University oakleaf, the University seal, the Husky Dog and phrases such as Students Today, Huskies Forever. Trademark and licensing approval is required for includes usage in the areas of Traditional Retail Merchandise, use by Campus Departments and Student Organizations, use by Affiliated Organizations (e.g., UConn Co-op, UConn Foundation, UConn Alumni Association) and use by Non-UConn organizations (e.g., alumni clubs, booster clubs, approved corporate use). The Office of Trademark Licensing and Branding provides approval for all trademark usage and may be contacted at licensing@uconn.edu