Month: May 2011
Pre-Award/Advance Account Policy
| Title: | Pre-Award/Advance Account Policy |
|---|---|
| Policy Owner: | Office of the Vice President for Research, Sponsored Program Services |
| Applies to: | Faculty and staff conducting sponsored program activity at Storrs and the regional campuses |
| Campus Applicability: | All campuses except UConn Health |
| Effective Date: | July 7, 2015 |
| For More Information, Contact | Office of the Vice President for Research, Sponsored Program Services |
| Contact Information: | (860) 486-3622 |
| Official Website: | http://ovpr.uconn.edu |
REASON FOR POLICY
To enable Principal Investigators (PI) who have demonstrated a need to begin project-related activity on sponsored projects prior to receipt of the award notice or executed contract.
APPLIES TO
Faculty and staff conducting sponsored program activity at Storrs and the regional campuses.
DEFINITIONS
Pre-Award Account: A pre-award account will be used for federal grants where costs are allowed up to 90 days prior to the official start date of the award under expanded authorities granted to the University.
Advance Account: Advance accounts will be established for those federal and non-federal awards not eligible for pre-award coding. Costs can only be incurred on advance accounts as of the sponsor approved start date.
POLICY STATEMENT
The Office of the Vice President for Research, Sponsored Program Services (OVPR SPS) will establish Pre-Award or Advance Accounts under the following conditions:
There is a demonstrated need by the PI to incur expenditures prior to the proposed start date (pre-award accounts) or prior to receipt of the executed contract (advance accounts). Acceptable reasons for requesting an account include, but are not limited to the following:
- Making employment offers and completing payroll authorizations
- Equipping a lab or purchasing supplies
- Purchasing equipment early to take advantage of a discounted price
Accounts also require that:
- A full copy of the proposal for the project is on file in OVPR SPS
- OVPR SPS personnel are able to determine that pre-award expenditures are allowed, or in the case of advance accounts, it is likely that an award is forthcoming or contract will be executed
- When applicable, required compliance approvals have been obtained
This policy does not apply to Federal earmark funding.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal Investigators are responsible for submission of pre-award or advance account requests that are consistent with this policy and in accordance with our published procedures.
OVPR SPS is responsible for responding to inquiries about this policy or procedures and approving account request.
ENFORCEMENT
Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University Laws and By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the University of Connecticut Student Code.
PROCEDURES/FORMS
See OVPR SPS website for Pre-Award or Advance Request Form.
POLICY HISTORY
Policy created: 2/19/2008
Revised: 7/7/2015 (Approved by the Vice President for Research)
Policy on Competitive Federal Graduate Fellowship Awards
| Title: | Policy on Competitive Federal Graduate Fellowship Awards |
|---|---|
| Policy Owner: | Vice President for Research/Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean |
| Applies to: | Students |
| Campus Applicability: | All Campues excluding the School of Law. Includes Masters/PhD. programs at UConn Health |
| Effective Date: | July 17, 2013 |
| For More Information, Contact | Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean |
| Contact Information: | (860) 486-2182 |
| Official Website: | http://grad.uconn.edu/ |
- The University is committed to enhancing the number of nationally competitive fellowships and awards from federal sources.
- While these awards provide students with a full fellowship or trainee stipend, and payment of some portion of tuition and health insurance premiums, there is often a significant shortfall in the award for coverage of the total cost of tuition and health insurance premiums.
- The University has developed this policy to fund the difference between the amount awarded (by the granting agency) and the actual cost to the trainee for tuition and health insurance premiums. The University will provide such supplementation for tuition and health benefits to students who qualify for any competitive federal fellowships, awards and/or training grants. Examples include:
- Dept of Ed Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN)
- Dept of Ed Jacob K. Javits Fellowships
- Dept of Transportation Eisenhower Graduate Fellowships
- EPA STAR Grants
- Fulbright Fellowships
- NASA Graduate Research Fellowships
- National Academies Ford Fellowships
- National Defense Science & Engineering Grad Fellowships (NDSEGF)
- NIH Fellowships for Students with Disabilities
- NIH Minority Fellowships
- NIH National Research Service Award (NRSA)
- NIH Training Grants
- NIOSH/CDC Training Grants
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
- NSF Integrative Grad Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Grants
- USDA National Needs GrantsFor questions about eligibility of non-federally funded national fellowships or grants, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR).
- The PI must apply for any cost of education (tuition and fees) and the health insurance premium allowance permitted for that award. Any institutional allowance or educational allowance accompanying these awards (e.g. NRSA) must first be used to cover tuition, then health insurance premiums, and university fees. Where the institutional allowance or educational allowance is provided directly to the university (e.g. GAANN), these funds will be deposited in the Office of the VPR. The tuition, health benefits, etc. will be paid from that fund.If funds are available after payment of tuition, health insurance premiums and university fees (if allowed by the grant), they can be used to cover any educational allowance specifically identified in the sponsor guidelines for research supplies, equipment, books, travel to meetings, etc.
- The health insurance premium co-pays for individual (or the individual and his/her dependents) will not exceed those charged to graduate assistants on the graduate assistant health plan.
- Unless otherwise disallowed, out-of-state students supported on a fellowship, award and/or training grant must apply for in-state residency status by the end of the first year. After the first year, only the equivalent of the in-state tuition rate will be covered if the student remains an out-of-state student. The difference will be the student’s responsibility.
- Please note that it is not the intention of this policy to supplement university fees. University fees may be paid up to the maximum allowable from the grant if budgeted as an allowable cost on the award. If there is a shortfall in the grant award for fees, the responsibility to pay the balance will reside with the student.
Applying for In-State Residency
Graduate students who wish to apply for in-state residency status should submit the Application for In-State Tuition form to:
UConn Graduate Admissions Office
Residency Officer
The Graduate School
438 Whitney Road Ext. U-1152
Storrs, CT 06269
The application is available at https://grad.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1635/2015/04/instatetuition.pdf.
Pass/Fail Option
Other Temporary Marks
Official Transcripts
| Title: | Official Transcripts |
|---|---|
| Policy Owner: | Registrar’s Office |
| Applies to: | Students |
| Campus Applicability: | Storrs and Regional Campuses |
| Effective Date: | November 1, 2002 |
| For More Information, Contact | Office of the Registrar |
| Contact Information: | (860) 486-3331 |
| Official Website: | http://registrar.uconn.edu/ |
Students at Storrs and the regional campuses can request official transcripts through the Registrar’s Office. Please visit our website at http://www.registrar.uconn.edu for details.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statements for Publications, including Accessibility Statements for University Events and Section 1557 Statements for Health Programs
| Title: | Non-Discrimination Policy Statements for Publications, including Accessibility Statements for University Events and Section 1557 Statements for Health Programs |
|---|---|
| Policy Owner: | Office of Institutional Equity |
| Applies to: | All University Publications |
| Campus Applicability: | All Campuses, including Regional Campuses and UConn Health |
| Effective Date: | June 13, 2017 |
| For More Information, Contact | Office of Institutional Equity |
| Contact Information: | (860) 486-2943 (Storrs and Regionals) (860) 679-3563 (UConn Health) Email: equity@uconn.edu |
| Official Website: | http://www.equity.uconn.edu/ |
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Purpose
All University publications describing or inviting participation in UConn programs or activities must contain one of the non-discrimination statements set forth below. The inclusion of the non-discrimination statement is required by federal regulations and is designed to make clear to current and future participants, beneficiaries, enrollees, applicants, patients, visitors and members of the public the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access to its programs, activities, and health programs.
The term “publications” includes, but is not limited to, printed, electronic or online materials or documents. With the understanding that publications are produced in different formats and sizes, including printed and electronic, the University has developed two forms of the non-discrimination statements: long and short. The selected form of the non-discrimination statement is generally dependent on the availability of space.
Effort should be given to publish the long form to the maximum extent feasible. When options to provide the long form have been exhausted, the short form may be considered.
The non-discrimination statement is embedded within the footer of all University website pages, therefore a non-discrimination statement is not required on individual departmental website pages.
Any questions related to the University’s non-discrimination, AA/EEO policies, and reasonable accommodations process may be directed to the Office of Institutional Equity at (860) 486-2943 or equity@uconn.edu.
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General University Communications
Long Form
Required for books, booklets, brochures, catalogs, directories, and similar documents or publications that offer more flexibility in the use of space.
The University of Connecticut complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action, including the provision of reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. UConn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to reproductive systems, gender identity or expression, or political beliefs in its programs and activities. Employees, students, visitors, and applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to address limitations resulting from a disability. For questions or more information, please contact the Associate Vice President, Office of Institutional Equity, 241 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4175, Storrs, CT 06269-4175; Phone: (860) 486-2943; Email: equity@uconn.edu / Website: http://www.equity.uconn.edu.
Short Form
Required for publications with significant space limitations such as pamphlets, postcards, advertisements and one-page announcements (flyers and posters).
UConn complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Contact: Office of Institutional Equity; (860) 486-2943; equity@uconn.edu; http://www.equity.uconn.edu.
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Event Accessibility Statement
General Information
The following statement is intended for event-specific publications for the purposes of ensuring an opportunity for participants with disabilities to request accommodations and fully participate in the event or activity.
The event accessibility statement is required for all publications that describe or invite participation in a University-sponsored event or activity, whether the publication is dispersed via print or electronic means, published on the Internet, or advertised using social media. Event materials should include both the non-discrimination statement and the event accessibility statement.
For further information regarding policies and procedures for disability-related accommodations at University events, refer to the Center for Students with Disabilities Accessibility Checklist for Events at http://csd.uconn.edu/accessibility-checklist-for-events/.
Event Accessibility Statement
Required for all University-sponsored events.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact (INSERT SPONSORING DEPARTMENT CONTACT NAME) at (INSERT TELEPHONE AND EMAIL CONTACT INFORMATION) by (SPECIFIC DATE (suggestion: at least 5 days in advance)).
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Health Program or Activity Communications (Patient-Facing)
General Information
This section applies only to those University units that meet the definition of “covered entity” as defined in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and their communications specific to patients or anticipated patients (i.e. communications aimed at members of the public advertising patient-related programs, services or activities). These requirements are specific to the following:
- UConn Health – John Dempsey Hospital (JDH), UConn Medical Group (UMG), School of Dental Medicine Outpatient Clinics and all other UConn Health patient-related clinics and services;
- UConn Student Health Services (Storrs campus);
- UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic; and
- UConn Fire Department.
Publications and communications of health programs or activities subject to Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (covered entities) must include one of the non-discrimination statements set forth below. The inclusion of the non-discrimination statement is specifically required by Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and is designed to advance health equity and reduce health care disparities.
University units subject to Section 1557 must determine, within reason, which of their communications and publications are “significant” in the context of their health programs and activities. Examples of publications and communications considered to be “significant” include applications to participate in, or receive benefits or services from, a covered entity’s health program or activity, as well as written correspondence related to an individual’s rights, benefits, or services, including correspondence requiring a response. Effort must primarily be given to publish the long version as stated below.
Additional guidance and information regarding Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act is available at https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/index.html.
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Health Program or Activity Long Form (UConn Health)
Required for significant publications and communications targeted to beneficiaries, enrollees, applicants, and members of the public which may include patient handbooks, outreach publications, or written notices pertaining to rights or benefits or requiring a response from an individual.
UConn Health complies with all applicable federal laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. UConn Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
UConn Health:
- Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as qualified sign language interpreters and/or written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats); and,
- Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as qualified interpreters and/or information written in other languages.
If you need these services, contact 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
If you believe that UConn Health failed to provide the above-described services or subjected you to discrimination, please contact Letissa Reid, Associate Vice President, Office of Institutional Equity, 16 Munson Road, MC 5310, Farmington, CT 06030-5310; Phone: (860) 679-3563; Email: equity@uconn.edu; Website: http://www.equity.uconn.edu You can file a grievance in person or by mail, phone or email. If you need help filing a grievance, the Office of Institutional Equity is available to help you. Call 860-679-3563.
You also can file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, D.C. 20201;
1-800-868-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD). Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.
(Spanish) ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Polish) UWAGA: Jeżeli mówisz po polsku, możesz skorzystać z bezpłatnej pomocy językowej. Zadzwoń pod numer 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Portuguese) ATENÇÃO: Se fala português, encontram-se disponíveis serviços linguísticos, grátis. Ligue para 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Italian) ATTENZIONE: In caso la lingua parlata sia l’italiano, sono disponibili servizi di assistenza linguistica gratuiti. Chiamare il numero 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(French) ATTENTION: Si vous parlez français, des services d’aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement. Appelez le 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Chinese) 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(French Creole) ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(German) ACHTUNG: Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen, stehen Ihnen kostenlos sprachliche Hilfsdienstleistungen zur Verfügung. Rufnummer: 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Hindi) ध्यान दें: यदि आप हिंदी बोलते हैं तो आपके लिए मुफ्त में भाषा सहायता सेवाएं उपलब्ध हैं। 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134) पर कॉल करें।
(Russian) ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы говорите на русском языке, то вам доступны бесплатные услуги перевода. Звоните 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Arabic) ملحوظة: إذا كنت تتحدث اذكر اللغة، فإن خدمات المساعدة اللغوية تتوافر لك بالمجان. اتصل برقم 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Greek) ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ: Αν μιλάτε ελληνικά, στη διάθεσή σας βρίσκονται υπηρεσίες γλωσσικής υποστήριξης, οι οποίες παρέχονται δωρεάν. Καλέστε 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Tagalog) PAUNAWA: Kung nagsasalita ka ng Tagalog, maaari kang gumamit ng mga serbisyo ng tulong sa wika nang walang bayad. Tumawag sa 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Vietnamese) CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Albanian) KUJDES: Nëse flitni shqip, për ju ka në dispozicion shërbime të asistencës gjuhësore, pa pagesë. Telefononi në 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Korean) 주의: 한국어를 사용하시는 경우, 언어 지원 서비스를 무료로 이용하실 수 있습니다. 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134)번으로 전화해 주십시오.
Health Program or Activity Short Form (UConn Health)
Required for postcards, tri-fold brochures, and pamphlets and other significant publications that are small-size, or where the long form is not feasible, targeted to beneficiaries, enrollees, applicants, and members of the public.
UConn Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
(Spanish) ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
(Polish) UWAGA: Jeżeli mówisz po polsku, możesz skorzystać z bezpłatnej pomocy językowej. Zadzwoń pod numer 860-679-2626 (TTY: 1-800-833-8134).
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Health Program or Activity Long Form (Storrs: UConn Student Health Services, UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic, UConn Fire Department)
Required for significant publications and communications targeted to beneficiaries, enrollees, applicants, and members of the public, which may include patient handbooks, outreach publications, or written notices pertaining to rights or benefits or requiring a response from an individual.
(UConn Student Health Services / UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic / UConn Fire Department) complies with all applicable federal laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. (UConn Student Health Services / UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic / UConn Fire Department) does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
(UConn Student Health Services / UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic / UConn Fire Department):
- Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as qualified sign language interpreters and/or written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats); and,
- Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as qualified interpreters and/or information written in other languages.
If you need these services, contact (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
If you believe that (UConn Student Health Services / UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic / UConn Fire Department) failed to provide the above-described services or subjected you to discrimination, please contact Letissa Reid, Associate Vice President, Office of Institutional Equity, 241 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4175, Storrs, CT 06269-4175; Phone: (860) 486-2943; Phone: (860) 679-3563; Email: equity@uconn.edu; Website: http://www.equity.uconn.edu. You can file a grievance in person or by mail, phone or email. If you need help filing a grievance, the Office of Institutional Equity is available to help you. Call 860-486-2943.
You also can file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, D.C. 20201;
1-800-868-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD). Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.
(Spanish) ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Polish) UWAGA: Jeżeli mówisz po polsku, możesz skorzystać z bezpłatnej pomocy językowej. Zadzwoń pod numer (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Portuguese) ATENÇÃO: Se fala português, encontram-se disponíveis serviços linguísticos, grátis. Ligue para 860-679-2626 (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Italian) ATTENZIONE: In caso la lingua parlata sia l’italiano, sono disponibili servizi di assistenza linguistica gratuiti. Chiamare il numero (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(French) ATTENTION : Si vous parlez français, des services d’aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement. Appelez le (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Chinese) 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(French Creole) ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(German) ACHTUNG: Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen, stehen Ihnen kostenlos sprachliche Hilfsdienstleistungen zur Verfügung. Rufnummer: (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Hindi) ध्यान दें: यदि आप हिंदी बोलते हैं तो आपके लिए मुफ्त में भाषा सहायता सेवाएं उपलब्ध हैं। (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925 पर कॉल करें।
(Russian) ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы говорите на русском языке, то вам доступны бесплатные услуги перевода. Звоните (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Arabic) ملحوظة: إذا كنت تتحدث اذكر اللغة، فإن خدمات المساعدة اللغوية تتوافر لك بالمجان. اتصل برقم (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Greek) ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ: Αν μιλάτε ελληνικά, στη διάθεσή σας βρίσκονται υπηρεσίες γλωσσικής υποστήριξης, οι οποίες παρέχονται δωρεάν. Καλέστε (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Tagalog) PAUNAWA: Kung nagsasalita ka ng Tagalog, maaari kang gumamit ng mga serbisyo ng tulong sa wika nang walang bayad. Tumawag sa (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Vietnamese) CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Albanian) KUJDES: Nëse flitni shqip, për ju ka në dispozicion shërbime të asistencës gjuhësore, pa pagesë. Telefononi në (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Korean) 주의: 한국어를 사용하시는 경우, 언어 지원 서비스를 무료로 이용하실 수 있습니다. (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925 번으로 전화해 주십시오.
Health Program or Activity Short Form (Storrs: UConn Student Health Services, UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic, UConn Fire Department)
Required for postcards, tri-fold brochures, and pamphlets and other significant publications that are small-size, or where the long form is not feasible, targeted to beneficiaries, enrollees, applicants, and members of the public.
(UConn Student Health Services / UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic / UConn Fire Department) complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
(Spanish) ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925.
(Polish) UWAGA: Jeżeli mówisz po polsku, możesz skorzystać z bezpłatnej pomocy językowej. Zadzwoń pod numer (UConn Student Health Services) 860-486-4700 / (UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic) 860-486-2629 / (UConn Fire Department) 860-486-4925
Military Leave
| Title: | Military Leave |
|---|---|
| Policy Owner: | Department of Human Resources |
| Applies to: | Faculty, Staff |
| Campus Applicability: | All Campuses, including UConn Health |
| Approval Date: | February 27, 2024 |
| Effective Date: | February 29, 2024 |
| For More Information, Contact | Department of Human Resources |
| Contact Information: | All Campuses: 860-486-3034 or hr@uconn.edu UConn Health: 860-679-2426 or hr@uchc.edu |
| Official Website: | https://www.hr.uconn.edu/ https://health.uconn.edu/human-resources/contacts |
PURPOSE
Congress and the state of Connecticut have put protections in place for employees who choose to pursue non-career service in the military. Additionally, state legislation provides for additional benefits and compensation for state employees called to active military service. The purpose of this policy is to provide direction to University of Connecticut and UConn Health employees on how to avail themselves of those protections and benefits.
POLICY STATEMENT
Federal and state statutes protect individuals performing, or who have performed, uniformed service from employment discrimination on the basis of their uniformed service and provides for their prompt restoration to civilian employment when they return to civilian life. Uniformed service means the Armed Forces; the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard, when engaged in active duty for training, inactive duty training, or full-time National Guard duty; the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service; and any category of persons designated by the U.S. President in time of war or emergency. Armed forces means the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force and any reserve component thereof, including the Connecticut National Guard.
A UConn or UConn Health employee who is a member of the uniformed service will be provided the required protections under Federal and state law while under military orders. However, not all military activities will qualify state employees for additional benefits and compensation.
Employees who are scheduled to go on military leave should provide notice to their supervisors as far in advance as possible, so that alternative arrangements can be made if the military leave with pay is denied.
Military Leave:
Employees who are members of the U.S. Armed Forces or any of its reserve components and who are ordered to active duty are entitled to military leave from their jobs and may be entitled to additional benefits and compensation.
Employees are entitled to military leave with pay for required drills and training, up to three weeks per calendar year or as denoted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. See C.G.S. § 27- 33a; see also Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), 38 U.S.C. §§ 4301–4335.
Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 5-259d, employees who are called to active duty for any military operation, war or national emergency may be eligible to receive partial pay for the duration of such call-up to active service. Such employees may also be eligible to accrue vacation and sick leave and may be eligible for benefit continuation during the period of time they are serving in the military.
Unless the Collective Bargaining Agreement applicable to the employee specifies otherwise, the annual entitlement period is a calendar year (January 1 through December 31).
ENFORCEMENT
Approval of military leave with pay is subject to a review of the military orders by the applicable Human Resources Office.
Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the University of Connecticut Student Code.
PROCEDURES/FORMS
University Storrs and Regional Campuses
The form to apply for military leave may be found in Core-CT. Employees are required to upload a copy of the appropriate military orders.
Employees should inform their supervisors of the status of military leave requests and/or approvals.
Please direct questions to the University’s Leave Administrator at 860-486-3034.
UConn Health
Employees must submit a copy of the appropriate military orders to HR to initiate a request for military leave.
Employees should also inform their supervisors of the status of military leave requests and/or approvals.
Please direct questions to UConn Health’s HR Resource Center at 860-679-2426.
REFERENCES
State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller Memorandum 2013-24 dated September 27, 2013, and State of Connecticut, Office of Labor Relations General Notice 88-6 dated March 24, 1988, provide additional guidance to the University and UConn Health.
POLICY HISTORY
Policy created: January 2, 2004
Revisions: February 27, 2024 (Approved by the Senior Policy Council and the President)
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Mail Service Policy
| Title: | Mail Service Policy |
|---|---|
| Policy Owner: | Mail Services |
| Applies to: | Faculty, Staff |
| Campus Applicability: | Storrs Campus |
| Effective Date: | January 20, 2004 |
| For More Information, Contact | Mail Services |
| Contact Information: | (860) 486-2024 |
| Official Website: | https://mailservices.uconn.edu/ |
University Mail Services operates in accordance with the Private Express Statutes as stated in 39 CFR, Code of the Federal Register. University Mail Services handles USPS mail according to USPS policies governing the disposition of mail.
The use of University Mail Services is restricted to University business conducted by University personnel. This includes the receiving and sending of mail which contains University business and is never available for personal use.