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Non-Discrimination Policy Statements for Publications, including Accessibility Statements for University Events and Section 1557 Statements for Health Programs

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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 Sarah Chipman, Interim 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 Sarah Chipman, Interim 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

Mail Service Policy

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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.

Incoming Accountable Mail Process

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Title: Incoming Accountable Mail Process
Policy Owner: Mail Services
Applies to: Faculty, Staff, Students, Others
Campus Applicability: Storrs Campus
Effective Date: August 18, 2004
For More Information, Contact Mail Services
Contact Information: (860) 486-2024
Official Website: https://mailservices.uconn.edu/

 

Incoming USPS mail for the University of Connecticut, is handled in accordance with USPS DMM, Section D042.4.1 which states:

All mail addressed to a governmental or nongovernmental organization or to an individual by name or title at the address of the organization is delivered to the organization, as is similarly addressed mail for former officials, employees, contractors, agents, etc.  If disagreement arises where any such mail should be delivered, it must be delivered under the order of the organization’s president or equivalent official.

In addition to the above regulation, the USPS maintains the signatures of University Mail Services’ staff on PS Form 3801, naming the staff “Authorized Agents”, making them eligible to handle incoming, accountable mail for the University of Connecticut.

Accountable mail is released to the University upon signing the USPS Firm Sheet, recording such items, and the authorized agent also signs for any Return Receipts attached.  Although an option, University Mail Services does not sign for “Restricted Delivery Mail”.

Once prepared at University Mail Services for final delivery to the campus destination, a signature is obtained from the designated employee at the centralized mail stop for the building.

The accountable mail is then placed with the regular incoming mail for the receiving department.

In the event the actual recipient, indicated by either name or by title, chooses to refuse any accountable mail, such accountable mail must not be opened.  The refused piece must be marked “Refused”, placed in a new container and have new postage applied.  It is strongly recommended that this refused mail be sent Certified mail, or Registered if leaving the United States.

Federal Archive Guidelines require University Mail Services to maintain records as follows:

  1. a.       Incoming accountable records keep 2 years
  2. b.      Outgoing Certified records keep 2 years
  3. c.       Outgoing Registered records keep 3 years

Full-Time and Part-Time Registration

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Title: Full-Time and Part-Time Registration
Policy Owner: University Senate
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/

Full-time students are those who register for at least 12 credits and continue to carry at least 12 credits through the end of the semester.

Courses with restricted credits (see Credit Restrictions) have all credits counted in computing the Semester Credit Load, but only unrestricted credits count toward the degree. Unresolved marks from a previous semester and/or courses currently being audited are not counted in computing the Semester Credit Load.

Part-time students are those enrolled for fewer than 12 credits. Enrolling for fewer than 12 credits requires the written approval of the student?s academic dean. Part-time students must have the permission of the Dean of Students to participate in any extra-curricular activity involving intercollegiate competition. Students considering taking fewer than 12 credits should consult their advisor and read carefully the rules governing scholastic probation and dismissal, financial aid and housing. They also should ask if their part-time status will affect their social security, insurance or other related matters.  Please contact the Registrar’s Office at 486-3331 with any questions.

See By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations of the University Senate II.B5.

Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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Title: Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Policy Owner: Human Resources
Applies to: Faculty, Staff
Campus Applicability:  Statewide Policy
Effective Date: July 7, 2009
For More Information, Contact Department of Human Resources
Contact Information: (860) 486-3034
Official Website: https://hr.uconn.edu/medical-leaves/

 

The University adheres to the statewide Family and Medical Leave Policy through the Department of  Administrative Services:

Statewide Family and Medical Leave Policy: FMLA Statewide Policy (PDF)

For more information, visit the FMLA website:  UConn HR FMLA

Copyright Compliance Guidelines

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Title: Copyright Compliance Guidelines
Policy Owner: University Libraries, Access Services
Applies to: Faculty, Staff, Students
Campus Applicability: Storrs and Regional Campuses
Effective Date: July 13, 2007
For More Information, Contact Associate University Librarian for Academic Engagement
Contact Information: 860-486-2518
Official Website: lib.uconn.edu

Instructors placing physical materials on Traditional Course Reserve (TCR), copies of physical materials on Electronic Course Reserve (ECR) or TCR, or posting materials directly to WebCT for the purpose of not-for-profit instructional support are responsible for being cognizant of and applying the copyright compliance guidelines observed by the University of Connecticut (UCL) Reserve Services.  These guidelines apply whether Reserve Services or the individual instructor is posting materials in WebCT.

UCL copyright compliance guidelines for Reserve Services are based on:

  • The Libraries’ interpretation of Section 107 Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair Use of Title 17 (Copyrights) of U.S. Code;
  • Section 107 of U.S. Copyright Law sets out four factors to be considered in determining whether or not a particular use is fair:
    1. The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;
    2. The nature of the copyrighted work;
    3. Amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and
    4. The effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work
  • Agreement on Guidelines for Classroom Copying in Not-For-Profit Educational Institutions with Respect to Books and Periodicals, a.k.a., Classroom Guidelines;
  • American Library Association Model Policy Concerning College and University Photocopying for Classroom, Research and Library Reserve Use;
  • Music Library Association Statement on the Digital Transmission of Electronic Reserves ;
  • The Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Guidelines for Reserve Services/WebCT Environments

What can I put on Reserve?

Entire physical works in their original format, e.g., books, journals, AV materials, may be put on TCR in the Library provided the University Libraries or the instructor owns a legal copy of the work.  Most government publications are in the public domain and may also be put on Reserve, whether or not owned by the University Libraries or the instructor.

Copies of portions of the above types of works may be placed on ECR, TCR, or posted by instructors to WebCT provided the University Libraries or the instructor owns a legal copy of the work and access is restricted to the instructor and students enrolled in the course for which the material is being used in a given semester.

Reserve Services has developed the following guidelines for the amount of a copied work to be placed on ECR/TCR or posted by instructors to WebCT:

  1. One article per journal issue;
  2. One chapter or 10% of a book;
  3. Other parts or whole works that do not constitute copyright infringement, e.g., government documents and class notes.
  • In all cases, the notice of copyright and the title page from the work must be posted.

The above amounts are estimates designed to safeguard the University and its individual members from legal action due to copyright infringement.  Exceptions to the above limits must take into consideration the four fair use factors.

What if the University Libraries or the instructor does not own a legal copy of a work?

The Libraries will purchase books that are required for Reserve.

The Libraries will obtain journal articles not owned by the University Libraries or the instructor and request permission for use.  If permission is granted and there are royalty fees, the Libraries will pay the royalty fees.  If permission is not granted, the material will be removed from Reserve and the instructor will be notified.  Permission must be requested for each semester the material is being used.

Written permission of the student author is required to place student papers on Reserve.

What is not permitted for Reserve?

Materials considered to be “consumable,” e.g., published workbooks, exercises, standardized tests, test booklets, answer sheets, and course packs are not put on Reserve.  The nature of this material is such that making copies available to many students is likely to affect the market value of the item and may be an infringement of copyright law.

Can materials in digital databases and full text journals leased by the Libraries be used in WebCT?

UCL does not own these materials, they are leased. UCL signs an official license agreement with each vendor, and each license contains language on the permitted use of the material.  Some of the licenses allow for use of the material for Reserve, some do not.

Instructors needing to use in WebCT products leased by the Libraries should consult with Reserve Services to determine whether there are restrictions on use for Reserve associated with a particular leased product.

Below are known leases that do allow Reserve use:

  • InfoTrac
  • ABI Inform
  • JSTOR

NOTE: If a license prohibits use of digital material for Reserve and the Libraries own the paper version, Reserve Services will scan the paper version and post it through ECR.

 

Can materials not owned/leased by the Libraries or the instructor and available on the Internet be used in WebCT?

While this issue is beyond the domain of Reserve Services, please be advised that if you choose to use such materials (i.e., other instructors’ web pages, commercial sites, etc.) in WebCT, you are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions and paying any associated royalties.

Reserve Services contacts for permissions as outlined above:

Stephen Bustamante
Coordinator for Digital Reserves
860.486.1158
steve.bustamante@uconn.edu

Jo Ann Reynolds
Coordinator for Reserve Processing
860.486.1406
Jo_Ann.Reynolds@uconn.edu

Athletics Employee Handbook

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Title: Athletics Employee Handbook
Policy Owner: Division of Athletics
Applies to: Athletics Staff
Campus Applicability:  Storrs
Effective Date: August 2016
For More Information, Contact Division of Athletics
Contact Information: (860) 486-2725
Official Website: http://www.uconnhuskies.com/

 

The Division of Athletics Employee Handbook is currently being revised. Please check back soon for updates. Any questions pertaining to the handbook may be directed to Cheryl Bertora at (860) 486-2725 or Dan Gilinski at (860) 486-2050.

Administrative Review and Approval of Proposals for External Support

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Title: Administrative Review and Approval of Proposals for External Support
Policy Owner: Office of the Vice President for Research, Sponsored Program Services
Applies to: Principal Investigators and all others involved in the submission of a sponsored program proposal
Campus Applicability:  All campuses except for UConn Health
Effective Date: June 24, 2015
For More Information, Contact Sponsored Program Services
Contact Information: (860) 486-3622
Official Website: http://research.uconn.edu

PURPOSE

The timely submission of proposals for internal UConn review and approval allows for thoughtful consideration and review of sponsored project proposals for compliance with University, Federal, State and sponsor policies.  Additionally, Sponsored Program Services professionals review proposals against the administrative requirements of the sponsor’s announcement, including budgets and budget justifications to identify potential administrative or financial challenges to the success of the proposal.

POLICY

All proposal submissions seeking external support for research and other sponsored projects must be submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) Sponsored Program Services (SPS) for review and approval prior to submission to an external sponsor, even when institutional sign-off is not required by the sponsor.

All letters-of-intent and pre-proposal submissions seeking external support for research and other sponsored projects must be submitted to Sponsored Program Services for review and approval prior to submission to an external sponsor if the signature of an authorized official, a detailed budget, or cost share commitment is required.

Proposals submitted without SPS approval may be administratively withdrawn or the offer of funding (award) may not be accepted if the submission is found to be non-compliant with University, Federal, State or sponsor policies.

SPS requests a minimum of five (5) business days prior to the agency or submission deadline for review and approval of the full proposal, internal forms and budget.

The University of Connecticut reserves the right to withdraw any proposal or refuse acceptance of any award that does not comply with this policy.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Sponsored Programs and Faculty Services has overall responsibility for this policy.

The Principal Investigator accepts the responsibility for the timely submission of all proposals and pre-proposals that require SPS approval to SPS.

The Department Head, Center Director and/or Dean attests to the academic purposes of the proposed project and its appropriateness in terms of budget, committed effort, space and equipment.

The Director of Sponsored Programs and Faculty Services is the authorized signatory for all proposals for sponsored programs. In the absence of the designated official, arrangements are made to ensure timely signing by alternate University signatories.

Principal Investigators, Department Heads, Deans and other individuals as required are responsible for authorizing and signing internal processing documents, but are not authorized to sign a sponsored projects proposal as the institutional official on behalf of the University.

PROCEDURE/FORMS

See OVPR SPS website: Proposal Preparation & Submission Overview

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.

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created:  6/12/2008

Revised:           6/24/2015 (approved by the Vice President for Research)

 

Use of the Social Security Number at the University of Connecticut, Policy on

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Title: Use of the Social Security Number, Policy on
Policy Owner: Information Technology Services / Chief Information Security Officer
Applies to: Faculty, Staff, Students
Campus Applicability: All campuses except UConn Health 
Effective Date: August 30, 2021
For More Information, Contact Director of IT Security, Policy and Quality Assurance
Contact Information: techsupport@uconn.edu or security@uconn.edu 
Official Website: https://security.uconn.edu

PURPOSE 

To protect the confidentiality and privacy of students and employees of the University of Connecticut regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Social Security numbers. Social Security numbers have been used to uniquely identify students and employees in various University systems. As systems are updated and replaced, the reliance on Social Security numbers should be used only as required. 

APPLIES TO 

This policy applies to all University faculty, staff, students, student employees, volunteers, and contractors who have access to or have been assigned one of the roles defined in this policy. 

POLICY STATEMENT  

In order to protect the Social Security number of its students, staff, faculty and affiliates, the University of Connecticut will: 

  1. Discontinue the collection of Social Security numbers, except where necessary for employment records, financial aid records, and other business and governmental transactions as required by law or to satisfy a business requirement when permitted by law. 
  2. Develop a University of Connecticut identifier to be assigned to all students, faculty, staff and other individuals associated with the University, to uniquely and permanently identify the individual. This identifier will be considered public information and be assigned and distributed to the individual upon initial association with the University. It will be used in all electronic and paper data systems to identify, track and service the individual. 
  3. Ensure that no new systems or technology purchased or developed by the University of Connecticut  use the Social Security number as its primary key to the database, except where required by law. Any exemption to this policy must be approved by the Office of University Compliance. 
  4. Ensure that new systems or technologies purchased or developed by the University of Connecticut will use Social Security numbers as data elements only (not as keys to databases) when required by law or business necessity. Approval by the Council of Data Stewards is required for inclusion of the Social Security number in databases. 
  5. Ensure that all requests, either verbal or written, for which faculty, staff or students are required to provide their Social Security number contain or have appended to them a statement explaining the University’s request (i.e., the legal obligation on which the request is based, if there is one, and how the Social Security Number will be used).  
  6. Ensure that all requests, either verbal or written, for which faculty, staff or students are requested to voluntarily provide their Social Security number contain or have appended to them a statement explaining the University request and its purpose. The statement must indicate that no service or privilege will be withheld upon failure to provide the Social Security number and that the person may use the identifier provided by the University of Connecticut in place of the Social Security number. 
  7. Ensure that any request for any form or document that contains the Social Security number, where the Social Security number is not the primary reason for the request, be accompanied by a statement indicating that the Social Security number is not required and should be blanked out on the form or document prior to being provided. 
  8. Ensure that no new systems purchased or developed by the University of Connecticut display Social Security number visually, whether on computer monitors or on printed forms or other output, unless required by law. 
  9. Access to Social Security numbers in online systems must be restricted as appropriate and visible only for required or approved uses. 

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 Student Code.  

Questions about this policy or suspected violations may be reported to any of the following: 

Office of University Compliance:  https://compliance.uconn.edu (860-486-2530) 

Information Technology Services Tech Support:   https://techsupport.uconn.edu (860-486-4357) 

Information Security Office: https://security.uconn.edu 

POLICY HISTORY 

Policy created: 08/2008   

Revisions: August 30, 2021  [Approved by President’s Senior Team]

Use of Official Email Lists

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Title: Use of Official Email Lists
Policy Owner: Information Technology Services
Applies to: Faculty, Staff, Students
Campus Applicability:  Storrs and Regionals
Effective Date: December 15, 2008
For More Information, Contact Information Technology Services
Contact Information: (860) 486-4357
Official Website: https://its.uconn.edu/

 

Background and Reasons for the Policy: In January 2001, as part of the University’s ongoing activities to improve communication and leverage its investment in technology, University ITS created Official Email Lists to help the University conduct its business with targeted audiences. In order to ensure that faculty, staff and students would not be inundated with mass e-mailings, oversight procedures were put in place to monitor the email messages being sent via the official email lists.

Purpose of Policy: The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the Official Email Lists are used in a manner consistent with the Electronic Communication policy and that email users are aware of the types of official lists available, the criteria to be used when communicating via the official lists, and the procedures for using the official lists.

Expected Institutional Outcome: It is expected that this policy will insure proper use of Official Email Lists and reduce costs and improve efficiency of information exchange with our students and employees.

Applicability of Policy: This policy applies to all members of the University community.

Definitions:

Official Email Lists: Official Email Lists are involuntary, closed membership, moderated lists created by University ITS. These lists are intended to provide a method for addressing official University announcements to targeted populations of students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty, employees, at Storrs, Regional campuses, School of Social Work and Law School via their officially assigned University of Connecticut email address (Personal name). These lists are not intended as discussion (“open forum”) lists.

Subscription to these lists is based on information in either the Student database or the Human Resources database. These lists are refreshed automatically on a regular basis to ensure that membership remains current.

List Moderator: List Moderator is an individual whose job it is to approve or reject messages sent to a moderated list.

Policy Statement: Official Email Lists are available for use by any University unit (department, office, center, etc.) or recognized University organization for the purpose of sending messages that pertain to university work or typical university information such as

  • Normal everyday work activities of the University
  • Messages concerning emergency, health and safety announcements
  • Messages pertaining to matters of university-wide policy
  • Messages of a timely nature having direct impact on large numbers of one or all of the following groups: University faculty, staff and students.

Messages sent to any of the Official Email Lists must emanate from within the UConn domain and be created by an individual with appropriate responsibility to the topic.

Messages submitted for transmission to any of the Official Email Lists will be reviewed for adherence to the criteria for that list by one of the list moderators designated by the Chief Information Officer. To be accepted for posting, messages should adhere to the General Formatting Guidelines. Moderators will not approve any message that does not adhere to the guidelines.

Messages sent to any of the Official Email Lists will be archived and made available for 1 year.

Responsibilities:

The Chief Information Officer is responsible for the oversight of these lists. Technical management of the lists resides in University ITS.

Individuals utilizing official email lists are expected to adhere to all applicable Federal and State statutes and University policies, including the University’s Electronic Communication policy, the Electronic Privacy and Disclaimer Notice policy and the University’s Individual Responsibilities with Respect to Appropriate Use of Information Technology Resources policy.

Moderators for the Official Email Lists are responsible for insuring that messages submitted for transmission meet the criteria for the list and adhere to the General Formatting Guidelines

Enforcement and Review:

This policy will be reviewed on a bi-annual basis.