Academic and Student Life

Exemptions from, and Substitutions for, University Requirements

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Title: Exemptions from, and Substitutions for, University Requirements
Policy Owner: University Senate
Applies to: Students
Campus Applicability:
Effective Date: November 1, 2002
For More Information, Contact The Dean of the appropriate school or college
Contact Information:
Official Website:

Students seeking an exemption from a University requirement, or wishing to substitute another course for the course prescribed, should consult their academic dean. To effect a change, the dean must recommend the change, and the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education must approve it. Transfer students wanting exemptions or substitutions should request them of their academic dean as they enroll.  Students should contact their Dean’s Office with any questions.

Endowed Chairs and Professorships, Policy on

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Title: Endowed Chairs and Professorships, Policy on
Policy Owner: Board of Trustees
Applies to: All UConn Campuses
Campus Applicability: All Campuses
Effective Date: April 28, 2023
For More Information, Contact Board of Trustees Office
Contact Information: (860) 486-2333
Official Website: http://boardoftrustees.uconn.edu/

BACKGROUND

The University of Connecticut seeks endowment support for chairs and professorships in the several academic departments, independent scholarly centers, schools, and colleges to support distinguished teaching, research, and community service.

PURPOSE

To clarify the areas of responsibility for establishing, approving, reviewing, and filling Endowed Chairs and Professorships

POLICY STATEMENT

Endowed chairs and professorships are created by the Trustees upon recommendation by the President and in consideration of the President’s determination that sufficient endowment funds have been provided through an outright gift or a written pledge to provide a significant share of the chair holder’s salary, research or teaching program support, and supplementary support.

On recommendation by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs or Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, the President will present to the Board a proposal for establishment of an endowed chair or endowed professorship.  The President’s recommendation to the Trustees will address the chair’s or the professor’s purpose in light of the University’s academic mission, source of funding, and such other matters as may be relevant to the creation of the chair or professorship.

Once an endowed chair or professorship has been created, the position will be filled in accordance with University policy, and the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs or the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs will recommend a candidate for appointment to the Board of Trustees.

Appointments will be for a fixed term, with the possibility of renewal. The term associated with an endowed chair or endowed professorship will be determined at the discretion of the dean up to a maximum of 5 years.  The holder of an endowed chair or endowed professorship is ordinarily considered for a renewal appointment at the end of their appointment.

In the event that an endowed chair becomes vacant, the dean, in consultation with the Provost may at appoint an individual to the position for no more than a 1-year temporary appointment.  The Provost will consider exceptions to the ordinary procedures on a case-by-case basis.

Retired or emeritus faculty are ineligible for appointment or reappointment to an endowed chair or professorships.  Faculty who retire while serving in an endowed position vacate the position upon retirement.

The President shall periodically forward to the Board of Trustees reports on the contributions made by holders of endowed chairs or professorships.

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 and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

PROCEDURES/FORMS

The Endowed Professorship Appointment and Renewal Procedures are available from the Academic Affairs Governance Documents Library.

REFERENCES

List of Endowed Chairs and Professorship

POLICY HISTORY

Policy Created: 9/26/2001
Policy Supersedes Endowed Chairs Policy (5/11/1990; 11/7/1989; 10/15/1989)

Revised:  07/30/2025 (Editorial); 03/13/2023 (Approved by Senior Policy Council and the Board of Trustees)

Review Process for Deans

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Title: Review Process for Deans
Policy Owner: Office of the Provost
Applies to: Others
Campus Applicability:
Effective Date:  January 2, 2004
For More Information, Contact Office of the Provost
Contact Information: (860) 486-4037
Official Website: http://provost.uconn.edu/

Application: This process applies to Deans, and not their direct reports, although Deans may choose to use this process for their direct reports.

Timing: As is true for all senior administrators, Deans are routinely subject to formal review every five years.  This review normally occurs at the beginning of the fifth year of a five-year appointment.  Deans may be appointed for multiple subsequent five-year terms, with formal reviews occurring every five years.

Process Oversight: The Provost shall be responsible for the review of the Deans.  The Provost may delegate the supervisory function for carrying out reviews to a direct report.

Review Procedure:

 

  • Review Committee. To carry out each formal review of a Dean, a Review Committee chaired by another Dean shall gather information and report it to the Provost.  In addition to the Chair, each Review Committee shall be comprised of approximately six individuals: two chosen directly by the Provost, two elected by the college/school faculty in a fashion approved jointly by the Provost and the administrative governing body of the college/school, one chosen by the Provost from a list submitted by the University Senate Executive Committee, and one selected by the Provost from a list submitted by the Dean under review.
  • Review Process. The Chair of the Review Committee shall carry out the administrator review process.  This process shall include the following components:
  1. Receipt of a statement and report of accomplishment from the Dean
  2. Dissemination of a confidential survey and solicitation of written comments from college/school faculty and staff, and relevant university and external constituencies, with compilation of the results
  3. Conduct by Committee members of interviews with relevant individuals, including direct reports such as department heads, external constituencies, students, and such faculty and staff as the Review Committee deems appropriate
  4. Other information agreed upon between the Review Committee and the Provost
  • Review Outcome
  1. The Review Committee shall serve as a fact-finding and advisory committee to the Provost.  At the conclusion of the review process, it shall meet with the Provost to report its findings.
  2. The final decision on reappointment of a Dean resides with the Provost.

Confidentiality of Library Patron Records

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Title: Confidentiality of Library Patron Records
Policy Owner: The UConn Library
Applies to: Faculty, Staff, Students, Others
Campus Applicability: All
Effective Date: November 21, 2016
For More Information, Contact The UConn Library
Contact Information: (860) 486-2518
Official Website: http://www.lib.uconn.edu/

REASON FOR THE POLICY

The UConn Library is committed to the protection of all library patrons’ rights to privacy with respect to their use of library resources.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to all University of Connecticut faculty, students, staff, administration, University affiliates, community borrowers and authorized library users who borrow materials from any of the ten (10) University of Connecticut Libraries (collectively, the “UConn Library”).

POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of the University of Connecticut that personally identifiable information collected by any unit of the UConn Libraries relating to an individual library patron’s use of library collections and/or services will be kept confidential.  While such information may be used internally by employees and agents of the UConn Libraries as needed for the operation of the particular library, it will not be disclosed to third parties except with the express written permission of the library patron or pursuant to a lawfully issued court order.

This policy aligns with the principles of the American Library Association Code of Ethics, which endorses the confidentiality of library patron records.

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.

PROCEDURE

Library patron records are retained in accordance with the state record retention requirements established by the Office of the Public Records Administrator of the Connecticut State Library.

If the University is served with a subpoena, warrant, or court order (including court orders resulting from the surveillance provisions of the USA Patriot Act) compelling disclosure of library patron records, then such document shall be promptly referred to the University’s Office of the General Counsel.

Assignment of Textbooks and Other Intellectual Property

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Title: Assignment of Textbooks and Other Intellectual Property
Policy Owner: Office of the Provost
Applies to: Faculty
Campus Applicability: All Programs at All Campuses
Effective Date: October 29, 2010
For More Information, Contact Office of the Provost
Contact Information: (860) 486-4037
Official Website: http://provost.uconn.edu/

Background and reasons for the Policy:

The Code of Ethics for Public Officials precludes the use of one’s public position for personal financial gain.  This policy is intended to support compliance with the Code.

Purpose of Policy:

To provide guidance on the circumstances under which one may assign a textbook or other intellectual property authored or developed by the professor to a course s/he may teach.

Expected Institutional Outcome:

Compliance with the Code of Ethics

Applicability of Policy:

All Faculty

Policy Statement:

No public official or state employee shall use his/her public office or position or confidential information received through his holding such public office or position to obtain financial gain for himself/herself, his/her spouse, child, child’s spouse, parent, brother or sister or a business with which he/she is associated. Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-84(c) of the Code of Ethics for Public Officials.

In a course taught by a faculty member, the assignment of a required textbook s/he authored or of intellectual property s/he prepared may be interpreted as “obtaining financial gain for himself/herself” unless the faculty member receives prior approval for such use or directs any financial gain to a University of Connecticut student scholarship fund within thirty (30) days of receipt.  If the professor directs any financial gain to a University of Connecticut student scholarship fund, no review is needed.

Responsibilities:

All Faculty are responsible for compliance with this policy.  Deans and Department Heads should work with their faculty to ensure that the implementation guidelines (see below) are enforced.

Policy Implementation Guidelines:

Approval for use of a textbook or other intellectual property authored by the faculty member in a course taught by that individual should be obtained through a departmental or school/college review of the intellectual property in question. The review will address the appropriateness of this specific piece of intellectual property consistent with the guidelines established in Advisory Opinion No. 2001-7.  A small committee of faculty members, not subordinate to the professor, will complete the review, and a determination report will be filed with the Provost’s office.

Failure to comply constitutes a violation of the State ethics code and University policy and is subject to disciplinary procedures of both.

Academic Course Work Taken by Faculty or Non-Teaching Professionals

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Title: Academic Course Work Taken by Faculty or Non-Teaching Professionals
Policy Owner: Provost & Office of Faculty and Staff Labor Relations
Applies to: Faculty, Staff
Campus Applicability: Storrs and branch campuses
Effective Date: September 25, 2014
For More Information, Contact Office of Faculty and Staff Labor Relations
Contact Information: (860) 486-5684
Official Website: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-relations/

Background and reasons for the Policy:

To provide guidance to faculty and non-teaching professionals on the circumstances under which they may take a course for credit during the employee’s regular work hours.

Purpose of Policy:

To support the University’s need to ensure effective delivery of instructional and other services for which faculty and non-teaching professional staff are hired and to mitigate against conflicts of commitment.

Expected Institutional Outcome:

To support uninterrupted delivery of programs, instruction and services.

Applicability of Policy:

Faculty and Non-Teaching Professionals.

Policy Statement:

No member of the faculty or non-teaching professional staff may take for credit any academic work at this institution or elsewhere during the employee’s normal work time/days, without written approval of his or her Dean or Director. The Dean or Director may consult with the Office of Faculty and Staff Labor Relations regarding flexible schedule options.

Responsibilities:

The Provost, Deans and Department Heads and other supervisors have a responsibility to support compliance with this policy by faculty and staff in their units.

Policy History

Supersedes version of policy effective 06/23/2008

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]

Outdoor Amplified and Projected Sound Policy

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Title: Outdoor Amplified and Projected Sound Policy
Policy Owner: Office of the Provost and Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment
Applies to: Workforce Members, Students, Others
Campus Applicability: Storrs and Regional Campuses
Approval Date: August 20, 2024
Effective Date: August 21, 2024
For More Information, Contact Office of the Provost or Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment
Contact Information: provost@uconn.edu or VPSLE@uconn.edu
Official Website: https://provost.uconn.edu or https://studentlife.uconn.edu

PURPOSE

To manage and regulate the use of outdoor Amplified and Projected Sound on University Property to ensure a conducive academic environment.

APPLIES TO

Storrs and Regional campuses, including all students, Workforce Members and visitors.  This policy does not apply to the School of Law.

EXCLUSIONS

This policy does not apply to the use of Amplified and Projected Sound for the following:

University Athletics and Athletic Events: All University Athletics organized/sponsored events and activities, including practices, games, and other athletic activities.

The following University Events: Events and activities sponsored by the Offices of the President, Provost, or Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment, and University-wide Admissions events (i.e., UConn Bound Day, Fall Campus Visit Days, etc.), Student Activities sponsored University-wide events (i.e., WOW, Homecoming, Family Weekend, Winter Weekend, Spring Weekend, etc.) and Student Activities sponsored Outdoor Movies, Convocation, and Commencement activities and events.

The University Marching Band and Athletic Bands: official, organized practices and performances as directed by the band director or their designee.

DEFINITIONS

Amplified and Projected Sound: This refers to any sound that is electronically amplified or projected through the use of equipment such as amplifiers, speakers, DJs, megaphones, or other sound systems. It also includes the use of acoustic instruments like trumpets, trombones, violins, air horns, drums and other similar instruments or items that can produce significant sound levels.

Scheduling Office: A space management office responsible for managing and approving requests for the use of University spaces. The Scheduling Office communicates compliance information, including space-related and activity-related rules, regulations, and requirements, covering local, state, and federal laws, as well as internal policies. This may involve coordination with other University offices, including but not limited to Environmental Health and Safety Services, Facilities Operations (i.e., Landscape and Grounds, electrical services, custodial services, Central Warehouse, etc.), Housing and Residential Life, Parking and Transportation, University Safety (i.e., the Fire Marshal’s Office and the Fire Department, the UConn Police Department, etc.), as well as external entities such as Call Before You Dig (CBYD).

University Property: Any building, space or area under the control of the University of Connecticut at the Storrs & Regional Campuses.

Venue: Any location where an event takes place.

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

POLICY STATEMENT

1. Outdoor Amplified and Projected Sound Conditions

Amplified and Projected Sound is permitted on campus within specified times and locations to minimize disruption to academic activities, residence halls, and public spaces. The following conditions govern the use of Amplified and Projected Sound.

Subject to the Additional Conditions, Special Permissions and Restrictions below, Amplified and Projected Sound is permitted as follows:

  • Weekdays (Monday through Friday): Amplified and Projected Sound may be permitted between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays): Amplified and Projected Sound may be permitted between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Quiet Hours during Finals: The University observes a traditional period of quiet hours in recognition of the study period in advance of final exams and the exams themselves. This is in effect 24 hours per day each semester, beginning at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of classes through 11:59 p.m. on the last day of finals or Commencement.

2. Additional Conditions:

    • Academic Classes or University Business Disruptions: Amplified and Projected Sound must not be disruptive to or interfere with academic courses or University business.
    • Sound Levels: Sound levels that are disruptive to the education environment, such that they may interfere with classes or other University activity, are prohibited. For example, sound levels must not exceed 85 decibels (dB) at a distance of 50 feet from the source. Requests for sound levels exceeding this limit require additional permissions and must be submitted to the Scheduling Office. Failure to comply with requests to reduce volume that is in excess of the approved limit 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 of Conduct, including the immediate cancellation of the remainder of an ongoing event or gathering.
    • Outdoor Spaces adjacent to Residence Halls:
    • Sunday through Thursday: Amplified and Projected Sound is not permitted.
    • Fridays: Amplified and Projected Sound is permitted from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Saturdays: Amplified and Projected Sound is permitted from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

3. Special Permissions

    • Event organizers may seek additional permissions for Amplified and Projected Sound from the designated Scheduling Office.
    • Permissions may be granted based on the specific location and the nature of other activities occurring at the same time.

    4. Restrictions

    Permission may be denied by the Scheduling Office based on the impact of Amplified and Projected Sound on nearby activities and events.

    PROCEDURES

    A link containing information on the Scheduling Office will be listed at https://inform.uconn.edu.

    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.

    The Provost or designee and the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment or designee shall review this policy annually and will recommend revisions and/or updates as may be appropriate.

    Questions about this Policy may be directed to the Office of the Provost at provost@uconn.edu or the Office of the Vice President for Life and Enrollment at VPSLE@uconn.edu.

    POLICY HISTORY

    Policy created: 02/11/2002

    Revisions: 08/20/2024 (Approved by the Senior Policy Council and President)

    Records Management Policy

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    Title: Records Management Policy
    Policy Owner: University Archivist, Records Management
    Applies to: Faculty, Staff, Others
    Campus Applicability: All
    Effective Date: March 11, 2009
    For More Information, Contact University Archivist, Records Management
    Contact Information: (860) 486-4507
    Official Website: https://rim.uconn.edu/

    Background and Purpose of the Policy

    The University of Connecticut is an agency of the State of Connecticut.  As a state agency, the University is, and therefore its employees are, required to conform to state regulations and statutes.

    Under Section 11-8a of the Connecticut General Statutes the University has the obligation to handle, maintain, retain, dispose of and in cases destroy records in a certain manner, following specific processes and schedules.

    The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance and reference for University employees regarding the retention, disposition, storage and destruction of official University records, in all formats.

    Definitions

    Record— Connecticut public records are defined in General Statutes Section 1-200(5) as: “any recorded data or information relating to the conduct of the public’s business–prepared, owned, used, received, or retained by a public agency, whether such data or information be handwritten, typed, tape-recorded, printed, photostatted, photographed, or recorded by any other method.”  Recorded data and information that meet this definition are covered by this Records Management Policy.

    Non-Record – By definition, the term “non-records” means recorded data or information that does not meet the above definition of the term “record”.  The physical characteristics of non-record materials are the same as record materials. The differences between a non-record and a record are the reasons for keeping the information and how the information is used. Non-records are not covered by this Records Management policy and therefore do not need to be retained, stored, disposed of or destroyed in accordance with procedures create under this policy and state law.

    The following are examples of “Non-Records”:

    • Extra copies kept only for convenience.
    • Informational copies of correspondence and other papers on which no documented administrative action is taken.
    • Duplicate copies of documents maintained in the same file.
    • Requests from the public for basic information such as manuals and forms that do not have any administrative retention requirements.
    • Transmittal letters that do not add information to that contained in the transmitted material.
    • Reproduced or published material received from other offices which requires no action and is not required for documentary purposes. The originating agency is required to maintain the record copy.
    • Catalogs, trade journals, and other publications or papers received which require no action and are not part of a case upon which foreseeable action will be taken.
    • Library or museum material collected for informational or exhibition purposes.
    • Stocks of publications, forms, or other printed documents which become obsolete or outdated due to revision. The originating agency should maintain a record copy.
    • Working papers, preliminary drafts, or other material summarized in final or other form and which have no value once action has been taken.

    Record Series — A group of similar or related records that are normally used and filed as a unit and can be evaluated as a unit for determining the record retention period. All of the records that make up a record series must have the same retention periods. You cannot break up a record series into individual records and give each record a different retention period.

    Records Retention Schedules — A comprehensive list of record series which indicates for each series the length of time it is to be maintained until it is reviewed for destruction or archival retention. It also indicates retention in active and inactive storage areas.

    Policy Statement

    All employees of the University of Connecticut are required to be aware of the fact that records management procedures exist, and to ensure that records are maintained, retained, stored, disposed of and, as appropriate, destroyed only in accordance with such procedures and the Records Retention Schedules.  The University’s Records Management Procedures are available at http://records.compliance.uconn.edu/.  Employees are urged to visit this website to keep up to date as changes to the procedures and/or the Records Retention Schedules can and do occur.  All updates to Records Management Procedures and Records Retention Schedules are posted to the website.  Employees may also contact the University Archivist at (860) 486-4507 for further information.

    Providing Information in Alternative Formats, Policy on

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    Title: Providing Information in Alternative Formats, Policy on
    Policy Owner: Office of Institutional Equity
    Applies to: Workforce Members, Students, Others
    Campus Applicability: All Campuses, including UConn Health
    Approval Date: August 20, 2024
    Effective Date: August 21, 2024
    For More Information, Contact Office of Institutional Equity
    Contact Information: equity@uconn.edu
    (860) 486-2943
    Official Website: https://accessibility.uconn.edu/

    PURPOSE

    The University of Connecticut, including the School of Law, Regional Campuses, and UConn Health, is committed to ensuring effective communication to all individuals, including those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act and its Amendments (2008) as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  This policy looks to address the needs of persons with disabilities who require access to University materials in alternative formats.

    DEFINITIONS

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

    POLICY STATEMENT

    The University engages in an interactive process with each person making a request for accommodations and reviews requests on an individualized, case-by-case basis.  In keeping with these standards, the University requires that:

    • Printed materials be made available in alternative formats upon request. Printed materials include, but are not limited to, departmental/program brochures, announcements of events and activities, newsletters, exams, applications, forms, and any other printed information made available to the public.
    • Films and videos promoting departmental and program information, or related items acquired by a department or program, be closed captioned;
    • Departments and programs that sponsor public speakers, conferences, information sessions, or public performances provide qualified interpreters for people with hearing disabilities and printed materials in alternate formats upon request;
    • Departments and programs establish procedures to respond to requests in a timely fashion and promptly notify the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) of student accommodation requests, and the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) of employee accommodation requests.
    • Departments and/or organizations should plan accordingly to use normal budgetary channels to provide assistive technology or alternative formats

    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.

    PROCEDURES/FORMS

    Persons requesting materials in alternative formats, captioning for video and/or live speakers, or other assistive technology should submit their request to the appropriate entity at the University for review.  The designees are as follows:

    Student Requests:

    Students, including students enrolled at the School of Law, School of Social Work, School of Medicine, and School of Dental Medicine, should contact the Center for Students with Disabilities at their earliest convenience.  Students will be assigned a Disability Services Professional to assist them with their educational access throughout their time at the University.  More information on CSD and its process can be found here: csd.uconn.edu.

    Contact:

    Center for Students with Disabilities
    Wilbur Cross Building, Room 204
    233 Glenbrook Rd. Unit 4174
    Storrs, CT 06269-4174
    Phone: 860-486-2020
    Video Phone: 860-553-3243
    Email: csd@uconn.edu

    Workforce Requests:

    Any employee, including those at UConn Health, should submit their requests to Human Resources at their earliest convenience. Employees will have the opportunity to work with the ADA Case Manager to discuss their needs and make requests through the interactive process.  More information on HR’s process can be found:

    UConn ADA Compliance & Accommodations
    UConn Health ADA Compliance & Accommodations

    Contact UConn:

    ADA Accommodations Case Manager

    Allyn Larabee Brown Building

    9 Walters Ave Depot Campus – Unit 5075

    Storrs, CT 06269-5075

    Phone: (860) 486-2598

    Email: tiffanie.roback@uconn.edu

    		 Contact UConn Health:

    ADA Case Manager

    16 Munson Road, 5th Floor

    Farmington, CT 06032

    Phone: (860) 679-2426

    Email:  moreland@uchc.edu

     

    The University’s Interim ADA Coordinator is:

    Sarah Chipman
    Interim Associate Vice President, Interim Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, Interim ADA Coordinator, Director of Equity Response and Education, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
    Office of Institutional Equity
    Storrs: Wood Hall, First Floor
    UConn Health: Munson Road, Third Floor
    sarah.chipman@uconn.edu
    (860) 486-2943

    All other requests should be made directly to the facilitator or organizer of the program in question.  This information can often be found on the event’s website or other promotional materials.  Event organizers should make every effort to accommodate requests as needed and should work to promote accessible design within their program.  This can include producing large print programs, hiring captioning services or utilizing high contrast materials.

    POLICY HISTORY

    Revisions:
    07/28/2015
    08/20/2024 (Approved by the Senior Policy Council and President)