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Business Meals Policy

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Title: Business Meals Policy
Policy Owner: Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Applies to: University Workforce Members, University Students, and External Guests
Campus Applicability: All UConn Campuses, except UConn Health
Approval Date: October 5, 2026
Effective Date: October 26, 2026
For More Information, Contact Associate Vice President for Financial Operations and Controller
Contact Information: travel@uconn.edu
Official Website: https://travel.uconn.edu

PURPOSE

To establish clear requirements for providing or reimbursing the cost of Business Meals, provided to University Workforce Members, University Students and External Guests. These requirements ensure that such expenditures support the University’s mission, are reasonable and necessary for conducting University business, and comply with applicable regulations and internal controls.

APPLIES TO

University Workforce Members, University Students and External Guests participating in Business Meal paid, reimbursed, processed, recorded or otherwise administered through University systems regardless of the ultimate funding source (e.g. Foundation, Student Organization, etc.).

An individual’s status as a University Workforce Member, University Student, or External Guest is determined by the capacity in which the individual is participating in the Business Meal. Because an individual may have more than one relationship with the University, the applicable category is based on the individual’s role and purpose for attending the Business Meal.

Workforce Members may be subject to additional or differing Business Meal reimbursement requirements under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or provisions in their employment agreement. In the event of a conflict between this policy and an applicable CBA or employment agreement, the CBA or employment agreement shall control.

Individual Meals incurred while traveling are governed by the Travel and Entertainment Policy.

DEFINITIONS

Business Meal: Any food or beverage purchased for an approved University Business Purpose. This includes but is not limited to entrees, light refreshments, snacks, catered food, Dining Services orders, and groceries or similar  supplies purchased for preparation or service of food and beverages.

Business Purpose: A Business Purpose exists when the meeting or activity is essential to conducting official University business and must directly support the University’s mission/objectives and be indispensable for the completion of a specific task or duty.

External Guest: Individuals external to the University who include but are not limited to donors, recruits, job candidates, visiting scholars, external or visiting students, and guest speakers.

Non-Essential Guest: Any attendees, including but not limited to, spouses, partners, or others who are not required attendees for university business to be completed.

Senior Institutional Official: The appropriate University officer, including the President, Provost, or the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, or such officer’s designee, who has authority and responsibility for the area or activity to which the policy applies.

Student Organizations:

  • Registered Student Organization (RSO): A student-run entity voluntarily formed by University of Connecticut students, with a common interest, for a lawful purpose, and registered with their respective campus-based Student Activities office.
  • Trustee Student Organization (TSO): A Registered Student Organization formally recognized by the University’s Board of Trustees and separately funded through student-fees in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes.  TSOs are student-governed and student-managed with operational and editorial autonomy (where applicable).

University Funds: All funds received, held, administered, or controlled by the University, regardless of source, account, purpose, or funding mechanism. University Funds include, but are not limited to, state funds, tuition and fees, sponsored project funds, gifts, donations, auxiliary revenues, indirect cost recovery funds, start-up funds, discretionary funds, and other funds deposited into or managed through University accounts.

POLICY STATEMENT

University Funds may be used to pay for or reimburse Business Meals only when the expense is reasonable, necessary, directly related to a documented University Business Purpose, permitted by the applicable funding source, and complies with the requirements of this policy.

Regardless of the ultimate funding source (e.g. Foundation, Student Organization, etc.), Business Meals that are paid, reimbursed, processed, recorded, or otherwise administered through University systems are subject to this policy and other applicable University policies.

All Business Meals must be appropriate in cost, frequency, location, and number of attendees and must comply with the expense limits, approval requirements, and documentation standards established by this Policy and the associated Business Meals Procedures.

University Funds may not be used for meals at social functions, such as, but not limited to, holiday parties, celebrations or summer outings.

Additional restrictions imposed by a funding source, sponsor, donor, grant, contract, department, or other controlling authority must be followed. Some funding sources prohibit meal expenses altogether, regardless of purpose.

Pre-Approval
Expense Limits
Business Meals Involving Only University Workforce Members
Business Meals Involving University Students
Student Organizations
Business Meals Involving External Guests and University Representation
Externally Funded Conference Services Events
Exceptions

Pre-Approval

Business Meals that require pre-approval:

  • Business Meals involving only University Workforce Members; or
  • Business Meals where the estimated meal cost per person exceeds two (2) times the applicable GSA meal amount

Departments must obtain pre-approval from the appropriate Dean, Vice Provost, Provost, Vice President, or President before the Business Meal occurs. See the Business Meal Procedures for more information.

  • For units within Academic Affairs: Documented pre-approval must be obtained from the Dean or Vice Provost. If the Dean or Vice Provost will attend the Business Meal, pre-approval must be obtained from the Provost or designated delegate.
  • For units outside of Academic Affairs: Pre-approval must be obtained from the applicable Vice President. If the Vice President will attend the Business Meal, pre-approval must be obtained from the President or designated delegate.
    • For Trustee Student Organizations (TSO)/Tier III Registered Student Organizations (RSO) requests: Pre-approval must be obtained from the appropriate Fiscal Officer as outlined in the Trustee Student Organization manual but are exempt from additional pre-approvals.

Expense Limits

The cost of a Business Meal for each person, including beverages, taxes, delivery or service charges, and gratuities, must not exceed two (2) times the applicable General Services Administration (GSA) per diem meal amount for the location without prior review and approval.

Business Meals Involving Only University Workforce Members

Business Meals involving only University Workforce Members are reimbursable if it meets all of the following criteria:

  1. Not Routine or Recurring: The Business Meal must not be associated with regularly scheduled meetings (e.g., weekly, monthly, or quarterly meetings). Business Meals provided for routine staff meetings, administrative meetings, or similar recurring gatherings are not eligible for reimbursement.
  2. Substantive Duration: The event must be substantive in nature and last more than two (2) hours.
  3. Mealtime Necessity: The event must occur during a standard mealtime (e.g., breakfast, lunch, or dinner) and require the provision of a Business Meal for a valid business purpose. The business need to hold the event during the mealtime must be documented. Business Meals are not reimbursable when the event could reasonably be scheduled outside a standard mealtime.

Business Meals that do not meet all requirements are not reimbursable.

University Workforce Members-only business retreats or formal recognition activities may be reimbursable when they do not occur more than once per year.

All Business Meals involving only University Workforce Members require prior review and approval.

Business Meals Involving University Students

Business Meals involving University students may be reimbursable up to the applicable limits when directly connected to institutional objectives, including academic program activities, recruitment, belonging, career development, retention, training or student success. Business Meals must be integral to the activity and not provided merely for convenience.

Reimbursement for Business Meals are not permitted for routine or recurring classroom or program meetings.

Student Organizations

Tier I and Tier II Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are exempt from the requirements of the Business Meals Policy. However, a Business Meal-related expense paid, reimbursed, processed, or otherwise administered through University financial, payment, procurement, or reimbursement systems is subject to this Policy.

Trustee Student Organizations (TSO) and Tier III RSOs are subject to the Business Meals Policy.

Business Meals Involving External Guests and University Representation

The University will not allow payment or reimbursement of Business Meals for Non-Essential Guests. External Guests must be limited to those whose participation is essential to accomplish the University Business Purpose.

Business gatherings should reflect appropriate University representation. A reasonable ratio between University Workforce Members and External Guests or students is expected to ensure participation remains appropriate and aligned with the event’s purpose. See the Business Meal Procedures for more information.

Exceptions to Policy

Requests for exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing by the Dean or equivalent unit head before being escalated to the Senior Institutional Official for review.

Externally Funded Conference Services Events

Events administered by the University’s Conference Services department and funded entirely by external, non-University Funds are excluded from the requirements of this Business Meals Policy, provided all of the following conditions are met:

  1. Full Cost Recovery: All direct and indirect costs associated with the event, including food, beverages, venue, staffing, service charges, and applicable fees, are fully funded by the external client.
  2. No Institutional Subsidy: No University or Foundation funds are used to subsidize, support, or absorb any portion of the event costs.
  3. Pass-Through Expenses: Conference Services may temporarily advance payment for goods or services for operational purposes, provided all such costs are invoiced to and fully reimbursed by the external client.
  4. Formal Agreement: The event is conducted under a formal rental, license, or service agreement with the external client.

This exclusion may apply to weddings, private receptions, conferences, and similar events held on University property. When these conditions are met, the event is considered a commercial operation rather than a University-sponsored event and is not subject to the approval, justification, or University Business Purpose requirements of this Policy.

ENFORCEMENT

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

PROCEDURES/FORMS

Business Meals Procedures
Business Meals Policy Appendix
University Business Meals Pre-approval Form

REFERENCES

Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Service Policy
Travel and Entertainment Policy
RSO Handbook & Blueprints Manual

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: 10/01/2005 (Previously titled “Payment of Meals Policy”)
Revisions:
04/11/2011
07/15/2015
10/05/2026 (Approved by the University Senior Policy Council and President, effective 10/26/26)

Guide to the State Code of Ethics

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Title: Guide to the State Code of Ethics
Policy Owner: Office of University Compliance
Applies to: Faculty, Staff
Campus Applicability: All Campuses
Approval Date: September 25, 2026
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
For More Information, Contact Office of University Compliance
Contact Information: (860) 486-2530 or universitycompliance@uconn.edu
Official Website: https://compliance.uconn.edu

PURPOSE

Pursuant to state law, the University is required to adopt in cooperation with the Office of State Ethics, an ethics statement as it relates to the mission of the University. The Code of Ethics for Public Officials (the Code) sets forth principles of ethical conduct that all state employees, including employees of the University, must observe. All employees of the University are expected to become familiar with the Code and comply with all its provisions. This statement is intended to be a general guide to assist you in determining what conduct is prohibited so that it may be avoided. It is not intended to supersede the Code. Please note that under state statute, compliance with the Code is the responsibility of the employee, not the University.

The Office of State Ethics has jurisdiction to interpret and enforce the Code. Violations may result in a formal complaint proceeding filed against the employee and sanctions of up to $10,000 per violation. The entire Code and regulations, as well as a summary of these rules, may be found at the web site for the Office of State Ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics). For formal and informal interpretations of the Code of Ethics, employees should contact the Office of State Ethics. In addition, the University must designate an Ethics Liaison as an information resource regarding compliance. An employee who has a question or is unsure about the provisions of this policy, or who would like assistance in contacting the Office of State Ethics, should contact the University’s Ethics Liaison.

The following general provisions of the Code are applicable to all employees of the University of Connecticut:

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

  •  GIFTS: In general, employees are prohibited from accepting gifts, discounts or gratuities of any kind from prohibited donors: (1) doing business with or seeking to do business with the University; (2) directly regulated by the University; (3) known to be a registered lobbyist or a lobbyist’s representative, or; (4) pre-qualified under Conn. Gen. Stat. §4a-100. A list of registered lobbyists can be found on the web site of the Office of State Ethics. Certain items are excluded from the definition of “gift,” including: items offered to the public at large (for example, trinkets provided at an open house), items valued at under $20, food and beverage up to $100 in a calendar year from each donor, a gift provided for a major life event up to $1,500 and training for a product purchased by the University provided such training is offered to all customers of that vendor. “Gifts to the state” are also permitted as long as the gifts facilitate University actions or functions. If an employee is offered a benefit from someone other than the prohibited donors listed above, and the benefit is offered because of the employee’s position at the University, the total value of benefits received from one source in a year must not exceed $100. Additionally, supervisors may only accept gifts valued at no more than $100 from a subordinate; a subordinate may only accept gifts valued at no more than $100 from his/her supervisor. This provision not only applies to direct supervisors and subordinates, but to any individual up or down the chain of command.  Questions regarding specific facts and circumstances surrounding various gift-giving scenarios should be directed to the University’s Ethics Liaison or the Office of State Ethics.
  • OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT: No employee may accept outside employment that will impair their independence of judgment with regard to their state duties or would encourage the disclosure of confidential information gained in state service. Additionally, although an employee may use their expertise, they may not use their state position to obtain outside employment. An employee is not allowed to use their business address, telephone number, title or status in any way to promote, advertise or solicit personal business. Employees interested in pursuing outside employment may seek and receive written approval from their Supervisor and, if uncertain about the application of the Code, the Ethics Liaison or the Office of State Ethics. For faculty and professional staff, the University of Connecticut By-Laws specifically address consulting, private professional practice, teaching, and other outside employment situations. Faculty and members of the AAUP bargaining unit must adhere to the University’s Faculty Consulting policy as well as the policy on assigning textbooks which they have authored. Union members are referred to contract articles, if such exist, relating to outside employment in their respective collective bargaining agreements. If you are thinking about an opportunity for outside employment, you may also consult with the University’s Ethics Liaison for guidance.
  • FINANCIAL BENEFIT: Employees may not use their official position or confidential information gained in their service for personal financial benefit, or the financial benefit of a family member or a business with which they, or a family member, are associated. Employees are prohibited from using state time, personnel or materials, including telephones, computers, e-mail systems, fax machines, copy machines, state vehicles and any other supplies, for personal, non-state related purposes. It is understood, however, that incidental use of state property for personal use is permissible so long as you reimburse the state for any identifiable charges.
  • CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE: Employees, their immediate family members, and/or a business with which an employee or their family member is associated may not enter into a contract with the state valued at $250 or more, unless the contract has been awarded through an open and public process. The Code permits an exemption for contracts with a public institution of higher education to support a collaboration with such institution to develop and commercialize any invention or discovery. The Office of State Ethics has ruled that immediate family members may not be hired as an independent contractor unless there has been an open and public process.
  • APPEARANCE FEES:  No employee may personally accept any fee or honorarium given in return for a speech or appearance made or article written in the employee’s official capacity.  Employees may, however, direct that the fee or honorarium be deposited in a University account to be used for future University-related business activities.
  • NECESSARY EXPENSES/GIFTS TO THE STATE: payment or reimbursement of expenses to participate in a particular event may be acceptable under certain circumstances and, if received from a non-governmental entity, may also require a disclosure filing with the Office of State Ethics. “Necessary expenses" are limited to: necessary travel expenses, lodging for the nights before, of and after the appearance, speech, or event; meals and any related conference or seminar registration fees. “Gifts to the state” may also be acceptable to attend an event that is relevant to your state duties and do not require “active participation”.

POLITICAL ACTIVITY

  1. Employees are not prohibited from seeking political office as long as it is not done on State time or with State equipment. However, any State employee who is elected to state political office may not be employed by two branches of state government simultaneously. Therefore, any employee who accepts an elective state office must resign or take a leave of absence from his/her position with the University. Consult the University By-Laws and inform your supervisor prior to participating in a political campaign.
  2. No employee of the University will engage in partisan political activities while on state time. Additionally, no employee will use state materials or equipment for the purpose of influencing a political election of any sort.

MISCELLANEOUS: POST-EMPLOYMENT (REVOLVING DOOR) AND VENDOR NOTIFICATION

The State Code of Ethics contains several provisions regarding post-state employment. Prior to leaving employment with the University, all employees should review the applicable rules and, if necessary, seek guidance from the Ethics Liaison or The Office of State Ethics.

  • You may never use confidential information for financial gain for yourself or any other person. This is a lifetime prohibition. “Confidential Information” is any information not generally available to the public.  The information may be in any form (written, photographic, recorded, computerized, etc.) including orally transmitted information, e.g., conversations, negotiations, etc.
  • You may not represent anyone concerning any particular matter in which you personally and substantially participated while in state service in which the state has a substantial interest.
  • You may not, for one year, represent anyone before your former agency for compensation
  • If you participated substantially in the negotiation or award of a state contract valued at $50,000 or more, you may not accept employment with a party to the contract for one year after leaving state service, if you resign within one year after the contract was signed.

No official or employee shall counsel, authorize or otherwise sanction action that violates any provision of the Code of Ethics.

The provisions of this document shall apply to all employees of the University of Connecticut. All current and future employees of the University shall be supplied with a copy of this document, and it shall be the responsibility of each employee to be familiar with these provisions and to comply with them. It is strongly suggested that employees avoid those situations which may give the appearance of being a conflict of interest. When in doubt or unsure about these provisions, an employee should contact either his or her supervisor, department head, or the University’s Ethics Liaison. Ultimately, The Office of State Ethics is the authority that determines what conduct constitutes an ethics violation under the law. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to discuss any situation which may pose a conflict of interest or other ethics problem with the Office’s staff attorneys.

The University will notify vendors/contractors doing business with it of these provisions through its procurement officers. A summary of the State Code of Ethics as it applies to vendors will also be provided. Copies of this policy will be provided upon request.

Violations of the Code of Ethics may subject an employee to sanctions from agencies or systems external to the University. Whether this occurs or not, the University retains the right to independently review and respond administratively to violations. The conduct of the review and response will be in accordance with contractual and regulatory guidelines.

IMPORTANT ETHICS REFERENCE MATERIALS

It is strongly recommended that every employee read and review the following ethics materials:

The University’s Ethics Liaison is:

Kimberly Fearney, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Office of University Compliance
28 Professional Park Road (Unit 5084)
Storrs, CT 06268
Telephone Number: (860) 486-2530
Email: Kim.Fearney@uconn.edu

The contact information for the Office of State Ethics:

165 Capitol Avenue
Suite 1200
Hartford, CT 06106
Office of State Ethics
Tel: (860) 263-2400
Fax: (860) 263-2402

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: July 2006
Revisions: October 1, 2026; October 25, 2023; February 26, 2014; July 2009

Travel and Entertainment Policy

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Title: Travel and Entertainment Policy
Policy Owner: Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Applies to: University Workforce Members, Students, and Guests
Campus Applicability: All UConn Campuses, except UConn Health
Approval Date: June 17, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
For More Information, Contact: Associate Vice President for Financial Operations and Controller
Contact Information: travel@uconn.edu
Official Website: https://travel.uconn.edu/

BACKGROUND
PURPOSE
APPLIES TO
DEFINITIONS
POLICY STATEMENT

ENFORCEMENT
PROCEDURES/APPENDICES
REFERENCES
POLICY HISTORY

BACKGROUND

The University of Connecticut (University) recognizes and supports the need of members of its community to travel for conferences, events, and other purposes in support of and consistent with the University’s mission. The University may also find it important to host guests for similar purposes. This policy addresses the most common aspects of University Business Travel and entertainment.

PURPOSE

To establish rules that balance the University’s Business Travel and entertainment needs with the responsible stewardship of public resources, and to make employees and approvers aware of their respective obligations in incurring, seeking reimbursement for and approving travel and/or entertainment expenses.

APPLIES TO

University Workforce Members, students and guests, including but not limited to recruits and job candidates.

DEFINITIONS

Approver: An individual designated to review and/or authorize Business Travel and associated expenses, in compliance with University policies and procedures. See Appendix 1 Roles and Responsibilities for further details.

Business Expense (“Travel Expenses”): Business Expenses (“Travel Expenses”) meet the following criteria:

  • Reasonable Expenses: Costs that a prudent person would incur under similar circumstances. They should not be excessive or extravagant and must reflect fair market value.
  • Necessary Expenses: Costs essential to conducting official University business. They must directly support the University’s objectives and be indispensable for the completion of a specific task or duty.
  • Appropriate Expenses: Costs suitable and fitting for the context of the business activity. They should align with the University’s mission and adhere to its policies and ethical standards.

Business Travel: Travel or entertainment undertaken for activities directly related to official University business.

Local Lodging: Defined as accommodations less than 75 miles from the closer of home or work.

Long-Term Business Travel: Travel lasting 30 or more consecutive days in length in a single location.

Official Duty Station: An employee’s primary work site or post of duty. For employees with multiple work sites or posts of duty, the Official Duty Station is the location where the employee is expected to perform the majority of their work. The Official Duty Station does not include a remote work site.

Reimbursement: The repayment of allowable, properly documented out-of-pocket or Travel Card expenses associated with approved Business Travel.

Travel Card: A University-issued credit card used to pay for authorized travel-related expenses incurred during official University business.

Traveler: Anyone traveling on behalf of the University including University Workforce Members, students, guests, recruits and job candidates.

Senior Institutional Official: The appropriate University officer, including the President, Provost, or the Executive Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, who has authority and responsibility for the area or activity to which the policy applies.

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 reimburses Travel Expenses incurred for official University business when properly authorized and documented pursuant to applicable University policies and procedures, the rules applicable to accountable plans under the Treasury Regulations and, for certain independent contractors, the rules applicable under the Internal Revenue Code. All such expenses must comply with the requirements outlined in this policy and the associated Travel and Entertainment Procedures (“Procedures”).

Workforce members may be subject to additional or differing travel and entertainment requirements under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or provisions in their employment agreement. In the event of a conflict between this policy and an applicable CBA or employment agreement, the CBA or employment agreement shall control.

PRE-TRIP

Pre-Approval

Travel requiring airfare or lodging must be pre-approved prior to the start of the trip. Airfare and Lodging expenses incurred without prior approval may not be reimbursed. Please see Procedures for more information on required levels of approval. Approvers must verify that the requested travel meets the criteria of Business Travel, as defined.

All travel related to conferences (i.e., seminars, workshops, retreats, conventions, etc.) must have supporting evidence of the description of the conference, its location and the dates attached to the Concur Request and Expense report relating to the conference.

The decision to reimburse a Traveler for expenses that required pre-approval but was not obtained will be at the sole discretion of Senior Institutional Officials.

Travel Advances

  • Advances are only provided for international travel or special cases where a credit card cannot be used, subject to eligibility.
  • Advance requests are limited to 75% of estimated expenses and must exceed $500.

International Travel

While the University supports international travel to strengthen the University’s partnerships in education and research, certain federal regulations must be followed and steps taken to support a compliant trip. Requirements include, but are not limited to, obtaining prior approval for any Business Travel to a sanctioned country. Failure to obtain prior authorization for activities subject to export control or sanction regulations may result in serious personal liability and dis-allowance of charges by the University.

ELIGIBLE BUSINESS EXPENSES

The following Travel Expenses are eligible for reimbursement or to be incurred on a Travel Card. Unless otherwise stated, Travelers must select the lowest price that meets the Business Travel needs. Refer to the Procedures for additional details.

General Trip Requirements

Eligible reimbursements will only be made to the Traveler who incurred the expense(s).

Expenses paid with credits received from rebates, points, vouchers, etc., are not eligible for Reimbursement regardless of how the credits were earned.

Receipts are required for expenses exceeding:

  • $50 when using a University Issued Travel Card.
  • $25 when using personal funds (out of pocket expense)

Travelers may incur reimbursable expenses before and after actual business dates, defined as travel days.  The eligibility of allowable expenses depends on the one-way flight time excluding layovers.

Preceding business start date:

  • If the duration of the departure flight is less than (8) hours, Travelers may claim expenses the day immediately preceding the start of University business.
  • If the duration of the departure flight exceeds eight (8) hours, Travelers may claim travel-related expenses (e.g., meal per diem, parking, etc.) for up to three (3) days immediately preceding the start of official University business. However, reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of two (2) nights of lodging at the business location.

After the conclusion of business, Travelers may claim related expenses for one (1) travel day following the conclusion of University business.

Long-Term Business Travel

Long-Term Business Travel requests must include a detailed description that explains its necessity to conduct University business.

  • Travelers may choose cost-effective, self-catering accommodations (i.e., kitchen included) in lieu of standard lodging. Reimbursement for self-catering accommodations, including multi-bedroom accommodation, is subject to the lodging reimbursement limits set forth in the Lodging section of this policy. In addition, reimbursement may not exceed 50% of federal per diem lodging rate and is comparable to standard lodging in the area.
  • The University provides meal per diems for Long-Term Travel for a maximum of 30 days at 50% of federal per diem. Requests for exceptions must detail applicable extenuating circumstances and be submitted by the Traveler in Concur at least 10 days prior to the trip.

Accompanying Individuals

  • In rare circumstances, the Travel Expenses of a spouse, partner, immediate family member or dependent (“accompanying individual”) may be eligible for reimbursement if the presence of the accompanying individual serves an essential business function.
  • The accompanying individual must have a defined, documented, and pre-approved official role that is essential to University business. A detailed justification specifying the official role of the accompanying individual and supporting documentation, such as event programs or correspondence verifying their official role, must be submitted for approval to a Senior Institutional Official prior to travel.
  • Expenses incurred without the required documentation or prior approval will not be reimbursed, and the Traveler may be held personally responsible for such expenses.

Combined Business and Personal Travel

Travelers may combine personal travel with approved Business Travel subject to the following requirements and only when authorized in advance by an Approver.

  1. When weekends, holidays, or necessary standby days fall between Business Travel days, the University may reimburse lodging and meal expenses only if the Traveler demonstrates cost savings to the University. The determination of cost-savings is made by the University, not the Traveler.
  2. Travelers who choose to arrive early or extend their stay for non-business reasons are responsible for all expenses incurred for personal days, including additional airfare expenses due to an additional flight leg or different airport from the business location related to personal travel.

Travelers must clearly document personal travel and separate eligible Travel Expenses from personal expenses.

Transportation

Air Travel

University Workforce Members and students should purchase the lowest commercial airfare available but may also make reasonable allowances for practicality and preferences such as safety, scheduling and any need for special accommodations. First class air travel, refundable tickets and seat upgrades such as Comfort or Economy Plus are not reimbursable. If free seat selection is not available at time of booking, then Reimbursement for seat selection fees up to $50 per leg is allowed. Baggage fees for up to two checked bags are reimbursable. Overweight baggage fees are not allowed.

  • Employees and students must use Concur or the University’s preferred travel agency to book airfare when arranging travel for themselves, guests, or suppliers.
  • Guests and suppliers are strongly encouraged to have the University book their travel through Concur or the University’s preferred agency.
  • Travelers are required to park at airport economy lots. Central garage parking is not permitted.

Airfare Class

Business class is not allowed. Economy upgrades (i.e., Economy Plus, Comfort plus, etc.) are allowed for international flights where the total flight duration one way, excluding layovers, exceeds eight hours.

Sponsored Program Air Travel

Sponsors have specific rules for the reimbursement of airfare, including:

Upgraded class airfare (i.e., Economy Plus, Comfort Plus, etc.) may not be charged to a federal sponsored award even in the case of international flights, and the cost in excess of the basic least expensive airfare, for purposes herein referred to as “coach fare,” must be charged to an account other than the federal grant/contract, except when traveling coach would: (1) require circuitous routing; (2) require travel during unreasonable hours; (3) excessively prolong travel; (4) result in additional costs that would offset the transportation savings; or (5) offer accommodations not adequate for the Traveler’s medical needs. The Traveler is responsible for documenting the foregoing exceptions.

Note that the “Fly America Act,”49 U.S.C. 40118, requires all Travelers to use United States air carriers for all air travel and cargo transportation services supported by Federal funds.  One exception to this requirement is transportation provided under a bilateral or multilateral “Open Skies” air transport agreement, to which the United States government and the government of a foreign country are parties, and which the Department of Transportation has determined meets the requirements of the Fly America Act.

Ground Travel

Personal Vehicles

Mileage Reimbursement is based on the standard IRS rate and excludes normal commutes between the Traveler’s home and their Official Duty Station when traveling during the work week.

  • Travelers will not receive Reimbursement for travel from their home to their Official Duty Stations or commuting expenses between local Storrs Campuses
  • Travelers will be reimbursed for travel between regional campuses, less their normal commute to their Official Duty Station. This does not include employees that have more than one Official Duty Station e.g., employees that are required to work at UConn and UConn Health.
  • Tolls and parking fees are reimbursable.

Rental Cars

  • Employees and students must use Concur or the University’s preferred travel agency to book rental cars when arranging travel for themselves, guests, or suppliers
  • Guests and suppliers are strongly encouraged to have the University book their travel through Concur or the University’s preferred agency
  • Travelers must reserve an appropriately sized class of vehicle for the number of passengers.
  • Prepaid fuel is not reimbursable. Post paid fuel service (i.e., charged after rental) is reimbursable if using the University’s preferred rental car supplier.
  • Additional insurance and upgrades (e.g., GPS, roadside assistance) are not reimbursable.
    • If there are no cars available from UConn’s preferred car rental agency, then additional insurance is reimbursable.

Alternative Transportation

  • Rideshare services, or public transit are allowable if the cost is the same or less than mileage and parking fees associated with a rental car or personal vehicle.

Livery Service

Livery service is permitted if using University-preferred livery suppliers on flights departing from the following airport locations:

  • Boston
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Bradley International Airport – guests only

Costs charged to a sponsored award must not exceed costs that would have been incurred with the use of a personal vehicle (i.e., mileage and parking).

State-owned Vehicles

  • If a University workforce member or department has a state-owned or state-funded (i.e., an automobile allowance/stipend) vehicle, the University Workforce member or department must use the vehicle for Business Travel whenever possible.

Rail Travel

  • Business class is allowed for journeys over four (4) hours excluding layovers.
  • First-class rail travel is not reimbursable.

Lodging

Lodging expenses cannot exceed the federal per diem lodging rate by more than 50% percent (excluding taxes). Conference hotel rates are allowed to exceed the federal per diem lodging rate by more than fifty percent (excluding taxes) for rooms booked at the conference hotel.

Lodging reimbursement is limited to the equivalent of one bedroom per Traveler on University business. Travelers may choose a multi-bedroom accommodation; however, when additional bedrooms are not required for other Travelers on University business, reimbursement is limited to the equivalent cost of one bedroom. For multi-bedroom accommodations, the reimbursable amount will be capped at:

  • 65% of the total cost for a two-bedroom unit,
  • 50% of the total cost for a three-bedroom unit,
  • 35% of the total cost for a four-bedroom unit.

Any lodging cost above the applicable reimbursable amount is a personal expense and will not be reimbursed. Travelers will not be reimbursed for lodging costs prior to the day of airline departure or after return flight arrival.

Local Lodging is not allowed, unless it is needed for a conference.

Meals

For individual meals only meal per diem amounts will be reimbursed; actual meal costs will not be reimbursed.

  • If a meal was provided, the corresponding meal per diem must be deducted by the Traveler.
  • The first and last days of travel are reimbursed at 75% of the daily meal per diem rate

For business meals, alcohol restrictions and additional requirements, please see the separate Payment of Meals Policy.

Gratuities and Miscellaneous

Gratuities are reimbursable at a rate not to exceed 20% of the cost.

Travelers may receive reimbursement for miscellaneous business services/charges while traveling on University business. E.g., Internet access, use of a computer, and other similar business services.

Single-Day Travel

Travelers are eligible for meal per diems if they are away from their home and Official Duty Station for more than ten hours without an overnight stay.  The per diem cannot exceed 75% of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rate in effect for the destination of travel. Such Reimbursements will be treated as taxable income to the University Workforce Member or student.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Reimbursements for international travel are based on actual exchange rates documented by receipts or credit card statements.

Passport and visa fees are reimbursable when required for Business Travel and when permitted by the funding source as in the case of a sponsored project. Travel Expenses to obtain or renew a passport or to obtain a visa are not reimbursable.

International Medical and Emergency Evacuation Expenses:

  • Medical and emergency evacuation insurance are covered by the University’s contracted supplier for travel during Business Travel dates. Any additional insurance purchased is not reimbursable.
  • Costs relating to required vaccinations, prescriptions, medical co-pays for Business Travel are reimbursable.

EXPENSE REPORTING

Expense reports must be submitted within 30 days of the Business Travel end-date using Concur.

Prohibited Business Travel Expenses

The following list is not exhaustive. Consult the Travel and Entertainment Procedures and/or with Travel Services for further information.

  1. Normal commute mileage
  2. Personal items (e.g. toiletries, souvenirs)
  3. Alcohol
  4. Fines (e.g., parking traffic violations)
  5. Expenses paid with credits
  6. Accompanying individuals without a legitimate business purpose
  7. Expenses without documentation, unless below the thresholds above
  8. Trip insurance

Sponsored Program Expenses

Travelers using sponsored program funds for University Travel Expenses are required to educate themselves or consult with Sponsored Program Services on the sponsor-specific travel requirements.  Travelers may be subject to more restrictive rules than those paid from non-sponsored University funds and are required to follow the most restrictive rules of the sponsor and the University. The University is not obligated to cover expenses that are not allowable on sponsored programs or denied by the sponsor. Some sponsors, particularly federal granting agencies, may not allow certain expenses that the University typically does. If the expenses meet all conditions of this policy and the associated travel regulations, the University may cover them from non-sponsored funding.

Travelers who work on sponsored projects may be required to disclose University travel costs paid for or reimbursed by an entity other than the University. Refer to the definition of Significant Financial Interests in the Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research Policy.

EXCEPTIONS TO POLICY

Exceptions to policy must demonstrate cost savings and/or business necessity and be pre-approved by Travel Services, Accounts Payable, or a Senior Institutional Official.  Exceptions that involve funding from a federal granting agency must also be approved by Sponsored Program Services.

Extenuating circumstances where an exception to policy occurred during travel and could not have been foreseen must be approved post-trip by Travel Services in Procurement, Accounts Payable, or a Senior Institutional Official.

Individuals who require accommodations for reasons of health or disability may seek reasonable exceptions to this policy through the University’s Department of Human Resources.

ENFORCEMENT

Travelers who do not comply with this policy or its associated procedures may be personally responsible for expenses incurred. Violations of this policy or its associated procedures may also 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/APPENDICES

Travel and Entertainment Procedures
Appendix 1 Roles and Responsibilities

REFERENCES

Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy
Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research Policy
Fly America Act
Payment of Meals Policy
University’s Export Control website
University Travel Cards | Travel Services

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created:

Revisions:

06/17/2026 (Approved by the University Senior Policy Council and President)
04/20/2026 (Approved by the University Senior Policy Council)
11/19/2025 (Approved by the University Senior Policy Council and President)
06/30/2021 (Minor revisions, Approved by Board of Trustees)
4/29/2020 (Approved by Board of Trustees)
12/1/2017 (Approved by Board of Trustees)
7/1/2015 (Approved by Board of Trustees)
11/1/2012 (Approved by Board of Trustees)
3/24/2008 (Approved by Board of Trustees)

Academic Program and Accreditation Review, Policy on

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Title: Academic Program and Accreditation Review, Policy on
Policy Owner: Office of the Provost
Applies to: All Academic Programs at UConn
Campus Applicability: All UConn Campuses
Approval Date: April 17, 2025
Effective Date: April 18, 2025
For More Information, Contact: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Contact Information: Provost@uconn.edu, 860-486-4037
Official Website: https://provost.uconn.edu/

BACKGROUND

Ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence is a core commitment of the University of Connecticut. Regular external evaluations provide an objective assessment of our academic programs, fostering continuous improvement and alignment with current educational standards and industry needs. Moreover, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) Standards for Accreditation require universities to engage in regular academic program reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements and to uphold the quality and integrity of their educational offerings. The Academic Program Review also provides an opportunity to obtain feedback about the extent to which the academic unit has the resources needed to implement high-quality academic programs.

In addition to institutional accreditation, programmatic accreditation is essential in many fields to validate the required standards of educational programs that allow students to qualify for licensure and certification in professional fields. Generally, programmatic accreditation demonstrates external oversight of quality assurance for programs, reassuring students, employers, and other stakeholders that programs meet specified standards within a discipline or professional field.

PURPOSE

To establish a structured and systematic requirement for academic program review, including the periodic external evaluation of all academic programs at the University of Connecticut, to enhance program quality, promote accountability, and support strategic planning and resource allocation.

To ensure that programmatic accreditation, which can substitute for aspects of the academic program review process in part or in whole, has administrative oversight including formal procedures for seeking, maintaining, and documenting programmatic accreditation as established by the Office of the Provost.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to all academic programs offered at the University, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs, including those offered by the Schools of Dental Medicine, Law, and Medicine.

DEFINITIONS

Academic Program: A combination of courses and related activities organized for the achievement of specific learning outcomes as defined by the University. This includes programming at both the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels and consists of degrees, majors, minors, certificates, and concentrations. Requirements for awarding these programs are defined in the appropriate university catalog.

External Evaluation: A comprehensive review conducted by an external review team to assess the quality, effectiveness, and relevance of the academic program(s) undergoing review.

External Review Team: A group of experts outside of the University selected to conduct the evaluation of academic programs.

Programmatic Accreditation. Programmatic accreditation applies to specific academic disciplines and programs, ensuring they meet established quality standards, engage in continuous improvement, and fulfill reporting requirements. Academic units pursuing this specialized accreditation are responsible for maintaining compliance with disciplinary standards, implementing ongoing improvements, and submitting necessary reports to the recognized accreditor.

Recognized Accreditor: A private nongovernmental organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or the U.S. Department of Education as able to review the quality of higher education institutions, academic units, or programs.

POLICY STATEMENT

All Academic Programs are required to undergo an External Evaluation at least once every eight (8) years.  Academic Programs may seek an extension for no more than two (2) years.  The Office of the Provost will establish the process for engaging academic units in the scheduled Academic Program review process, which will include engaging in a self-study process, producing a self-study report with supplementary information, hosting and facilitating a site visit with the External Review Team to ensure a thorough evaluation, and responding to the evaluation report.

For accredited programs, the accreditation review conducted by a Recognized Accreditor may fulfill some or all the University’s Academic Program External Evaluation requirements. To allow for this substitution, the University must maintain records of the Programmatic Accreditation process, status, and any related evidence or reports. In cases where the accreditation review does not cover aspects of the University’s Academic Program review process, the program may be asked to address those gaps to fully comply with the University’s Academic Program review standards.

ENFORCEMENT

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

REFERENCES

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) Standards for Accreditation

The following documents are available from the Academic Affairs Governance Document Library.

  • Academic Program Review Handbook
  • Academic Program Review Self-Study Guidelines
  • Guidelines for Disciplinary-specific Accredited Programs

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: 04/17/2025 (Approved by Senior Policy Council and President)

Outdoor Activities Policy

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Title: Outdoor Activities 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 support a safe environment for the University community and our visitors and clarify the expectations, restrictions, and requirements related to the use of outdoor spaces, whether scheduled, unscheduled, active, or passive.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to Students, Workforce Members and Visitors on the Storrs and Regional Campuses.

Jurisdiction: This policy applies to all outdoor facilities and spaces under the control of the University of Connecticut.

POLICY STATEMENT

Outdoor activities are permitted on University property provided they are held in accordance with all University policies and procedures, and relevant laws and regulations. The University has the authority to ensure outdoor activities comply with the following requirements:

  1. Prohibited Items and Practices
    • Weapons or weapon facsimiles.
    • Amplified or projected sound not in accordance with the Amplified and Projected Sound policy.
    • Obstructing public access. Blocking access to public spaces or hindering anyone’s ability to enter or exit an area. A clear path of ingress and egress must always be maintained at all building entrances and exits, ADA ramps, stairs, and walkways, as well as for emergency vehicles.
    • Camping or encampments.
    • Ignitable paper, sky lanterns or other like luminaries that may present fire hazards.
  2. Outdoor Activity Disruption: No outdoor activity is permitted to disrupt another outdoor activity. To minimize/avoid disruption, University officials may direct one or more outdoor activities to relocate. Failure to comply with this or other directives will be considered a violation of University policies and subject to sanctions. Failure to comply may also be subject to law enforcement action, including criminal penalties.

PROCEDURES

 For more information for scheduling outdoor events and procedures related to this policy, visit the InForm website.

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

Fitness for Duty Policy

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Title: Fitness for Duty Policy
Policy Owner: Human Resources
Applies to: Employees
Campus Applicability: Storrs and Regional Campuses
Approval Date: August 20, 2024
Effective Date: August 21, 2024
For More Information, Contact: Human Resources
Contact Information: (860) 486-3034 or hr@uconn.edu
Official Website: https://hr.uconn.edu/ 

BACKGROUND

The University is committed to providing a workplace that is conducive to a safe and healthy environment, supportive of our educational mission. Employees must be able to perform their job duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Employees who are not Fit for Duty may present a safety risk for themselves or others.

PURPOSE

To ensure the health and safety of individuals in the University community and others with whom they have contact.

DEFINITIONS

Fit for Duty: An employee is physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing their job responsibilities effectively and safely.

Fit for Duty Evaluation: A professional assessment of an employee’s physical, mental, and/or emotional capacities carried out by a licensed Health Care Evaluator to determine whether the employee is physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing their duties. This may include a “functional capacity evaluation” (FCE), which is a set of tests, practices, and/or observations that are combined to determine the employee’s ability to safely perform the physical and other demands of their specific job.

Health Care Evaluator: An independent, licensed, health care provider with appropriate expertise to conduct a Fitness for Duty Evaluation.

POLICY STATEMENT

The University may conduct a Fit for Duty Evaluation with an independent, licensed Health Care Evaluator, where such an exam is job-related and consistent with business needs. This includes, but is not limited to, situations where an employee:

  • has observable difficulty performing their duties safely, which may include situations in which the employee appears to be impaired by drugs, alcohol, or other substances;
  • is returning from an intermittent or block medical leave, where there is a reasonable basis to verify the necessity of the leave or of the ability of the employee to return;
  • has observable difficulty performing the essential functions of their position; and/or
  • poses an imminent or serious safety threat to self or others.

This policy is not a substitute for the University’s policies and protocols regarding sick or medical leave requests, workers’ compensation claims, or reasonable accommodations and may be in addition to benefits processing, as legally and/or contractually permitted.  It also is not a substitute for other University policies or procedures related to discipline, performance management, or prevention of violence in the workplace; nor is it a substitute for any requirements or regulations under the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council or Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-291e, as may be amended from time to time, or other licensing boards.

Employee and Supervisor Responsibilities:

Employees:

  • Must come to work Fit for Duty and must perform their job responsibilities throughout their workday.
  • Must notify their supervisor as soon as possible if they feel they cannot safely perform their job. Employees are not required to disclose health-related information to their supervisor.
  • Should notify their supervisor as soon as possible when they observe a co-worker acting in a manner that suggests the co-worker may be impaired or otherwise not Fit for Duty. If the supervisor is the individual of concern, the employee may inform the next level supervisor or contact Labor Relations at (860) 486-5684 or laborrelations@uconn.edu.
  • Must provide relevant information or releases for medical records reasonably requested by the Health Care Evaluator conducting the Fit for Duty Evaluation.
  • Must comply with authorized requests to submit to a Fit for Duty Evaluation. Non-compliance may constitute insubordination and result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Supervisors:

  • Are responsible for observing the attendance, performance, and behavior of employees under their supervision.
  • Must follow this policy when presented with circumstances or knowledge indicating an employee may be not Fit for Duty.
  • Must contact Employee Relations if they have a reasonable belief that an employee is unable to perform their job and may need a Fit for Duty Evaluation.
  • Should contact the UConn Police Department first if there is an immediate safety concern or threat and thereafter make a referral to the Employees of Concern (“EOC”) Team. When there is not an immediate safety concern, the employee may nonetheless present a threat to themselves or others, make a referral to EOC.

Fit for Duty Evaluation:

  • The Fit for Duty Evaluation will be conducted to determine whether the employee is physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing their job responsibilities effectively and safely. The Fit for Duty Evaluation is not for diagnosis or treatment.
  • The examination may include medical testing, psychological testing, physical examination, or an FCE that may involve performance of actual physical tasks and duties.
  • When the University requires a Fit for Duty Evaluation pursuant to this policy, the University shall select the Health Care Evaluator and bear the cost of the examination.
  • Results from the University’s selected Health Care Evaluator shall be presumed valid. In case of significant disagreement or contradiction by the employee’s physician, the University may request another opinion, for which it will bear the cost.

Return to Work:

  • The Health Care Evaluator will provide the appropriate University officials, including but not limited to Human Resources and Employee Relations, with a written report detailing the nature and extent of the employee’s functional limitations or restrictions concerning the employee’s ability to effectively safely perform the essential functions of their job, if any, and the expected duration of any such limitations.
  • The Health Care Evaluator will make the final determination of an employee’s fitness for duty status based on their assessment of the employee and review of the essential functions of the employee’s position, based on their University job description and duties.
  • The University must receive a written return to work/fitness for duty form from the Health Care Evaluator before the employee may return to work.
  • Where applicable, Human Resources shall be consulted to facilitate the reasonable accommodation process. Nothing contained in this policy is intended to create a right to light duty work.
  • If an employee is deemed unfit for duty, their employment status will be determined on a case-by-case basis in accordance with federal and state law, University policy and procedures, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement or employment contracts.

Confidentiality:

  • Records of Fit for Duty Evaluations will be treated as confidential and will only be shared or used as permitted by law.
  • Information concerning an employee’s fitness for duty will be shared only with those who need to know for legitimate business purposes. Typically, information available to the employee’s work unit after the Fit for Duty Evaluation will be limited to whether the employee is fit to resume their job duties and whether the employee needs specific reasonable accommodations, as determined by Human Resources.

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.

RESOURCES

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP Phone: (860) 679-2877, CT toll-free: 800-852-4392
Web: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-assistance-program/
Provides confidential assessment and referrals for employees seeking assistance in dealing with alcohol and substance misuse.

If there is no emergency or imminent threat, employee concerns should be reported to Human Resources via laborrelations@uconn.edu.

If there is an imminent threat or an emergency situation, the University of Connecticut Police Department (UCPD) should be contacted immediately by dialing 911.

POLICY HISTORY

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

Malign Foreign Talent Program Participation Policy

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Title: Malign Foreign Talent Program Participation Policy
Policy Owner: Office of the Vice President for Research, Research Security Services
Applies to: Covered Individuals, as defined
Campus Applicability: All UConn Campuses
Approval Date: August 6, 2024
Effective Date: August 7, 2024
For More Information, Contact: Director, OVPR Research Security Services
Director, Sponsored Program Services
Contact Information: 860-486-3622 (Storrs and Regional Campuses)
860-679-4040 (UConn Health)
Official Website: https://ovpr.uconn.edu (Storrs and Regional Campuses)
https://ovpr.uchc.edu (UConn Health)

PURPOSE

To maintain the integrity of research conducted at or under the auspices of UConn and UConn Health. This policy establishes the University’s compliance framework for researchers to comply with the requirements set forth in section 10632 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (42 U.S.C. 19232) related to participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to Covered Individuals working on Federally Funded Research administered through or otherwise conducted under the auspices of the Covered Individual’s University affiliation, appointment, or employment.

DEFINITIONS

Covered Individual: An individual who— (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal Research Agency; and (B) is designated as a Covered Individual by the Federal Research Agency concerned. Covered Individuals may be named on the Federally Funded Research Award.

Federally Funded Research: Any research for which a grant, contract, or other agreement with any federal government agency exists, including but not limited to, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Public Health Service, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation.

Federal Research Agency: Any agency of the U.S. federal government that provides funding for research, including but not limited to, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Public Health Service, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation.

Foreign Country of Concern: A country that the U.S. federal government has designated under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 as a country whose government has engaged in or tolerated “particularly severe violations of religious freedom.” The list of Countries of Concern is maintained by the Department of State and is updated annually.

Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP):  A talent program requiring one or more problematic actions and having problematic sponsorship (CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, 42 U.S.C. § 19232). A detailed approach to the definition is available here.

POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with section 10632 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which prohibits Federal Research Agencies from making awards to individuals who are party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program, Covered Individuals listed in a Federally Funded Research award, contract or in a proposal for federal funding, whether directly or through a subaward, are prohibited from participating in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program. The University of Connecticut continues to support and encourage openness in research and international collaborations that do not take the form of a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.

UConn Certification

Sponsored Programs must  certify that all Covered Individuals on proposals submitted to a Federal Research Agency have been made aware of the requirements under section 10632 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 related to Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs and are in compliance with those requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Principal Investigator of a Federally Funded Research award will ensure all Covered Individuals on the award understand their responsibilities under this policy and will report any concerns to Research Security Services for review.

Covered Individuals: Each Covered Individual listed in a proposal for a research award from a Federal   Sponsor must certify as part of the proposal submission that they are not currently participating in, nor will they participate in, a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program. Upon receipt of the award, such certification must be renewed annually for the duration of the award.

OVPR Conflict of Interest (COI) Service: Will collect COI reporting forms from Covered Individuals

Office of the General Counsel: Will advise Research Security Services with the review of activities that may be considered Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs.

Faculty Consulting Offices:  Will review consulting requests for involvement in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program and will facilitate the review of any requests of activities occurring in or with an entity of a maligned foreign country in coordination with Research Security Services

Research Security Services: Will review activities that may be considered Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs in coordination with all relevant offices.

Sponsored Program Services: Will collect certifications from Covered Individuals on a per-proposal basis and for funded awards confirm on an annual basis and will certify to Federal  Agencies that this policy exists and, if required, that Covered Individuals are compliant with this policy.

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.

Participation in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program will prevent a Covered Individual from participating in a Federally Funded Research award. Covered Individuals who participate in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program after commencing work on Federally Funded Research will be removed from Federally Funded Research.

REFERENCES

CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, 42 U.S.C. § 19232

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: 08/06/2024 (Approved by Senior Policy Council and President)

 

Modified Duties for Faculty Due to Life Events, Policy on

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Title: Modified Duties for Faculty Due to Life Events
Policy Owner: Human Resources
Office of the Provost
Applies to: All Faculty
Campus Applicability: Storrs and Regional Campuses
Approval Date: December 19, 2023
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
For More Information, Contact: Human Resources
Contact Information: hr@uconn.edu
Official Website: https://hr.uconn.edu/ 

BACKGROUND

The University of Connecticut is committed to fostering an educational community with a flexible and supportive work environment where faculty can thrive in both their professional and personal lives. Periodically, a faculty member may need to modify some level of academic duties in order to respond to an anticipated or unanticipated personal qualifying life event.

The university encourages faculty to utilize this policy as needed to respond to anticipated or unanticipated life events or situations.

This policy does not diminish, supersede or replace other employee entitlements, such as FMLA, the Faculty Medical Leave Guidelines, ADA, personal leave, or leaves under the By-Laws of the University of Connecticut, the UConn AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, or any other state or federal law. Instead, this benefit is available upon a faculty member’s return to on-campus activities following such a leave or when modified duties fully resolve the issue or supplement existing entitlements.

PURPOSE

This policy allows a faculty member to request a temporary modification of academic duties in order to respond to an anticipated or unanticipated personal life event or situation (see Qualifying Events definition). Specifically, the intent of this policy is to modify or re-arrange a faculty member’s duties over the course of a semester or 12-month equivalency to address an immediate and short-term personal need or obligation. Of note, duty modifications do not decrease a faculty member’s responsibilities; instead, modification allows the faculty member, in conjunction with their Department Head and/or Dean, to exchange duties on a short-term basis.

Modified duties involve either 1) full-time work with flexible schedule, modified work duties as defined herein, remote work, and/or other arrangements as agreed upon and approved or 2) a combination of working less than full-time (Voluntary Schedule Reduction), paid leave and/or leave without pay (e.g. FMLG/FMLA if eligible), as appropriate.

DEFINITIONS

Modified Duties: Modification, partial release, or complete release from teaching and/or other responsibilities in which alternative duties will be assigned for a period of one semester or the equivalent of one semester distributed over a longer period not to exceed 12 months.

Primary Caregiver: The person primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of a child or the care of an immediate family member with a serious illness or injury.

Secondary Caregiver: The person who provides backup care in the absence of the primary caregiver.

Immediate Family Member: Immediate family means spouse, parent, parent-in-law, sibling, sibling in-law, child, and any relative who is domiciled in the employee’s household.

Qualifying Event: In most instances, faculty members will seek the benefits of this policy following their return from an approved medical leave after the birth or adoption of a child. Other qualifying circumstances could include: short-term care for the employee or an immediate family member on a part-time basis following the completion of an approved personal or FMLA leave; or bereavement following the death of an immediate family member or other emergency circumstance. The University will not grant duty modifications for faculty members to devote time to consulting, outside employment, or non-medical related family obligations.

POLICY STATEMENT

All full-time tenure-track and non-tenure-track (e.g., Clinical, In Residence, Lecturer, and Extension) faculty members, and Athletics’ titles (Article 37) serving as the primary or secondary caregiver shall be eligible for modified duties due to a qualifying life event involving themselves or immediate family member(s). The faculty member or an employee covered by Article 37 must submit a Modified Duties Request form to seek permission and receive approval before modified duties can be assigned or implemented.

All Academic Assistants (Article 13[1]), Facilities Scientists (Article 13), Research Assistants (Article 24), Research Associates (Article 24), and Temporary Faculty(Article 26), are not eligible for modified duties and will continue to be eligible to request remote work, flexible schedules or use of paid leave and/or leave without pay (e.g. FMLG/FMLA if eligible), when appropriate and with approval.

Approval for modified duties does not alter contractual employment agreements and cannot be used as a basis to extend employment contracts.

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

Available from the Academic Affairs section of the Academic Affairs Governance Document Library.

REFERENCES

Tenure Clock Adjustments for Qualifying Life Events for more information.
Leave of Absences (FMLA, Leave without pay, Military Leave)
Voluntary Schedule Reduction

Acknowledgments: This policy is based on the University of South Carolina’s, Modified Duties for Faculty policy (https://www.sc.edu/policies/ppm/acaf160.pdf.). Adaptations were made to fit the University of Connecticut context.

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: 12/19/2023 (Approved by Senior Policy Council and the President)

 

[1] Article references are to the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP-UConn).

 

Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct (ASPIM), Policy on

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Title: Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct (ASPIM), Policy on
Policy Owner: Graduate Faculty Council; University Senate
Applies to: All members of the University community
Campus Applicability: Storrs and Regional Campuses
Approval Date: July 11, 2023
Effective Date: August 28, 2023
For More Information, Contact: For Undergraduate Education: Director or Associate Director, Office of Community Standards (community@uconn.edu)

 

For Graduate Education: Director of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Support, The Graduate School (gradschool@uconn.edu)
Official Website: policy.uconn.edu

BACKGROUND

The University of Connecticut is committed to fostering an intellectual community in which the highest ethical standards of academic, scholarly, and professional integrity prevail.  All members of the university community, including administrators, faculty, staff, and students, have a shared responsibility to uphold this commitment.  This commitment relates to all aspects of academic, scholarly, and professional activity, which include not only activities related to instruction, but also those related to the production and dissemination of scholarship, research, and creative works, and to professional conduct within clinical and other professional settings. Integrity in all of these activities is of paramount importance, and the University requires that the highest ethical standards in teaching, learning, research, and service be maintained. This includes “ethical aspects of scholarship that influence the next generation of researchers as teachers, mentors, supervisors, and successful stewards of grant funds” (Council of Graduate Schools, 2012).

Issues related to academic and scholarly integrity at the University of Connecticut are governed by the Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct Policy (DATE). To recommend changes to the policy or to the implementing procedures, a committee must be convened that brings together all the above relevant stakeholders, including University Senate and Graduate Faculty Council. The committee must then bring those changes to the University Senate and Graduate Faculty Council, and each body must vote to approve any changes.

Students’ responsibilities with respect to academic and scholarly integrity are described in the following documents: Responsibility of Community Life: The Student Code.

PURPOSE

To ensure a commitment to academic, scholarly, and professional integrity in all levels of the university community.

Such a commitment ensures that:

  • all individuals accept full responsibility for their own work and ideas;
  • all academic/scholarly credit awarded to an individuals represents the work of that individual;
  • no student benefits from an unfair advantage;
  • faculty, staff, advisors and others who support the intellectual development of students are committed to fostering, guiding, and monitoring students for adherence to all principles of academic and scholarly integrity;
  • the grades earned, the degrees or certificate conferred were appropriately earned by the individual;
  • the reputation of the University with respect to academic and scholarly integrity are protected
  • faculty, staff, and students adhere to the professional standards of conduct specific to each program offered at the university;
  • this policy is used consistently across the University, including undergraduate and graduating students and schools/colleges.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to all members of the University Community engaged in academic and scholarly efforts in, but is not limited to, the following contexts in undergraduate and graduate education:

  • courses, including online courses (e.g., assignments, exams, projects, thesis);
  • experiential and service-learning courses and activities;
  • study abroad programs;
  • clinical and practice placements, internships, and externships;
  • program assessments (e.g., comprehensive exams, thesis, program reviews);
  • research, including undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral scholar, and faculty research; and
  • processes involving submitting information (i.e., admissions, for scholarships/fellowships, for competitions, for awards, or other university programs); and
  • professional events and conferences

All members of the University community are responsible for ensuring that the principles of academic and scholarly integrity are upheld.

This policy applies to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, with the exception of PharmD students in the School of Pharmacy and professional students with degrees conferred by the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, or Law.

This policy does not apply to legal, regulatory, or compliance requirements that fall outside the Academic and Scholarly Integrity Policy. In addition, this policy does not remove any reporting requirements to the appropriate oversight authority in instances of noncompliance or alleged noncompliance.

DEFINITIONS

Academic Integrity:  a commitment by the University Community to uphold just and ethical behaviors, which includes truthfulness, fairness, and respect (ICAI, 2021).

Scholarly Integrity: a commitment by the University community to both ”… research integrity and the ethical understanding and skill required of researchers/scholars in domestic, international, and multicultural contexts. It is also intended to address ethical aspects of scholarship that influence the next generation of researchers as teachers, mentors, supervisors, and successful stewards of grant funds.” (p. xix, Council of Graduate Schools, 2012).

Professional Integrity. Standards of behavior defined by the various professions in which students are prepared through their degree or certificate programs.

Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity Misconduct is defined as unethical academic and scholarly behavior during a course (e.g., on an assignment or exam), as part of other degree requirements (e.g., requirements regarding placement, capstone or comprehensive exams, or placement exams), or at other times during undergraduate, graduate, or professional study and performance, including during engagement in fieldwork, clinical placements, or research. These behaviors include:  

  • Cheating: Unauthorized acts, actions, or behaviors in academic or scholarly areas. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to:
    • providing or receiving help on an assignment or exam intended to reflect the individual student’s work product when not authorized to do so by the instructor. 
    • buying, selling, circulating, or using a copy of instructional materials, assignment or test, including uploading such information to online services, or using materials prepared by services that sell or provide papers or other course materials.
    • asking someone to complete an assignment, exam, or other requirement on your ones behalf or completing an assignment, exam, or requirement for another student. 
    • Failure to disclose unauthorized assistance on work submitted for evaluation, i.e., assistance obtained outside channels approved by instructors, that is used to complete a course, program, or degree requirement. This includes assistance from other students, teaching assistants, Quantitative Learning Center, Writing Center, or mediated support from the Center for Students with Disabilities.
  • Plagiarizing: Using one’s own previously published, presented, or disseminated material, or another person’s language/text, data, ideas, expressions, digital/graphic element, passages of music, mathematical proofs, scientific data, code, or other original material without authorization of the originating source or proper acknowledgement, attribution, or citation of the originating source. Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to:
  • submitting as one’s own any work (in whole or part) completed by another individual, including any work that has been purchased from an individual, commercial research firm, or obtained from the internet.
  • submitting for evaluation or credit any work that was previously used or submitted for credit in another course or as part of a degree requirement (e.g., a thesis or dissertation) without authorization to do so from the instructor. (This includes self-plagiarism in the form of re-using, in part or whole, the content of a paper from another class or context.).
  • submitting any work prepared for or used in a previous publication, academic competition, clinic, or other activity (e.g., grant or application submission) without prior approval and full disclosure or when permitted by established editorial or other policy. (This includes self-plagiarism in the form of using, in part or whole, the content of a paper that was previously published without attribution).
  • unauthorized use of previously completed work or research for a thesis, dissertation, or publication.
  • Misrepresenting: Deliberately knowing and providing false or misleading information, including information about oneself or others. Examples of misrepresenting include but are not limited to:
    • engaging in “any omission or misrepresentation of the information necessary and sufficient to evaluate the validity and significance of research, at the level appropriate to the context in which the research is communicated” (D. Fanelli, Nature 494:149; 2013).
    • making unauthorized alterations to any document or digital file pertaining to academic or scholarly activity, including assignments, exams, and research data.
    • making up information for the purpose of deception (e.g., fabrication of data in research).
    • making false, inaccurate, or misleading claims or statements, including claims/statements made when asking for assistance (e.g., requesting an extension on an assignment), applying for admission to an undergraduate or graduate program, applying for a scholarship or an academic, scholarly, or research award, or submitting manuscripts for publications.
    • allowing someone to use one’s identity or using someone else’s identity for academic or scholarly advantage (e.g., signing in electronically for an absent student).
    • accepting credit for work for which the individual did not contribute (e.g., misrepresenting an individual’s role in a group assignments).
  • Noncompliance: Failure to conform with codified and publicly available academic, scholarly, or professional standards, processes, or protocols.Examples of noncompliance include but are not limited to:
  • not attending to the professional standards governing the professional conduct of students in particular fields (e.g., pharmacy, nursing, education, counseling, and therapy).
  • violating protocols governing the use of human or animal subjects. 
  • breaching confidentiality in academic and scholarly activity (e.g., disclosing the identity of study participants).
  • disregarding the applicable university, local, state, or federal regulations that guide academic or scholarly activities.

Instructor: any faculty, teaching assistant, or any other person (e.g., lab supervisor, clinical supervisor, professional staff) authorized by the University to provide educational services (e.g., teaching, research, advising)

POLICY STATEMENT

All members of the university community, including administrators, faculty, staff, and students, have a shared responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards of academic, scholarly, and professional integrity and to report any violations of those standards of which they are aware.

Instructor Expectations: To foster a culture of academic integrity, instructors are responsible for communicating the expectations for academic and scholarly integrity to students and for engaging in practices that mitigate violations of this policy. Specifically, instructors are expected to:

  • include a link to the Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct policy as part of course syllabi or documentation for any other academic/scholarly activity and include any additional unit-specific expectations.
  • review academic and scholarly integrity policy and any other disciplinary- or activity-specific expectations.
  • provide clear guidance for all assignments, activities, and assessments, including noting what resources can be used and whether collaboration is permitted.
  • ensure individuals engaged in research, creative, or professional activities understand the standards, protocols, and guidelines to which they must adhere.
  • adhere to the University processes for reporting misconduct, engaging in the review process, and assigning consequences to address violations, which should include opportunities for education and remediation.

Student Expectations:   To uphold the principle of academic and scholarly integrity in all aspects of their intellectual development and engagement at the University, students are expected to:

  • be responsible for their own work and their own actions related to all academic and scholarly endeavors.
  • assume they are to do independent work and seek clarification prior to collaborating with others or using outside resources.
  • understand and abide by the standards, protocols, and guidelines to which they must adhere in research, creative, or professional activities .

If students witness or become aware of a violation of academic or scholarly integrity, they are encouraged to communicate this to the appropriate university representative (e.g., faculty, staff, advisor).

A cumulative record is maintained of all academic or scholarly integrity violations and such record will be reviewed and considered as part of subsequent incidences. Individuals engaged in research are expected to follow all standards, rules and regulations that guide the proper conduct of research or creative activity.

ENFORCEMENT

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

Notes:  Student misconduct is governed by the University’s Student Code, which is administered under the direction of the Division of Student Affairs. Enforcement of its provisions is the responsibility of the Director of Community Standards (for undergraduate students), The Graduate School (for graduate students), and the Office of the Vice President for Research (for research misconduct). Identified misconduct will be routed to the appropriate unit.

Faculty misconduct is also governed by the Code of Conduct and misconduct is addressed by the appropriate university administrative unit(s) (e.g., School/College, Provost Office, Office of the Vice President of Research, Human Resources).

REFERENCES

International Center for Academic Integrity [ICAI]. (2021). The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity. (3rd ed.) https://academicintegrity.org/images/pdfs/20019_ICAI-Fundamental-Values_R12.pdf

Council of Graduate Education (2012). Research and Scholarly Integrity in Graduate Education: A Comprehensive Approach. https://cgsnet.org/research-and-scholarly-integrity-graduate-education-comprehensive-approach-2

Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code

PROCEDURES/FORMS

Undergraduate Education: Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Misconduct

Graduate Education: Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Misconduct

[Note: UConn will continue to use the existing procedures administered by Community Standards for undergraduate education and The Graduate School for graduate education until such time that the university transitions to the new Procedures for Addressing Alleged Violations of the Policy on Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity, which was approved by Graduate Faculty Council and the University Senate.]

POLICY HISTORY

07/11/2023 Approved by the President (06/26/2023 Approved by Senior Policy Council; 05/01/2023 Approved by University Senate; 10/26/2022 Approved by Graduate Faculty Council)

Principal Investigator Eligibility on Sponsored Projects, Policy on

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Title: Principal Investigator Eligibility on Sponsored Projects, Policy on
Policy Owner: Office of the Vice President for Research, Sponsored Program Services
Applies to: All faculty, staff, and students
Campus Applicability: All Campuses, including UConn Health
Effective Date: December 22, 2022
For More Information, Contact: Office of the Vice President for Research, Sponsored Program Services
Contact Information: 860-486-3622 (Storrs and Regional Campuses)
860-679-4040 (UConn Health)
Official Website: https://ovpr.uconn.edu (Storrs and Regional Campuses)
https://ovpr.uchc.edu (UConn Health)

PURPOSE

This Policy sets forth the eligibility requirements for serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI) at the University. This Policy also describes the processes for requesting and approving exceptions to the PI/Co-PI eligibility requirements.

APPLIES TO

All faculty, staff, and students involved in the administration of sponsored projects at University of Connecticut and all regional campuses, and UConn Health (“University”).

DEFINITIONS

Principal Investigator (PI): This title identifies the individual, identified and determined by the grantee who is responsible for the conduct of the sponsored program project. This responsibility includes the intellectual conduct of the project, fiscal accountability, administrative aspects, and the project’s adherence to relevant policies and regulations. A project may have multiple individuals serving as PIs (multi- PIs) who share the authority and responsibility for leading and directing the project, intellectually and logistically. Each PI is responsible and accountable for the proper conduct of the project.

Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI): This designation refers to individuals who share the responsibility for the project with the Principal Investigator and therefore requires the same qualifications.

Project Director/Co-Project Director: Although not as commonly used by sponsors, this title is a synonym for Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator respectively.

POLICY STATEMENT

All externally funded projects conducted at the University are expected to be consistent with the teaching, research, and service missions of the University. All projects are therefore carried out within departments, centers or institutes, or other administrative units under the direction of a faculty member or comparable professional employee.

By defining Principal Investigator status as a limited set of designated individuals and/or job categories, and by procuring appropriate dean and department head approval, the University is assured that the proposed research is consistent with its missions and that the necessary space, equipment, facilities, and qualified personnel are available to conduct the proposed project. In all cases, the individual designated  as Principal Investigator is judged to be qualified to conduct an independent research or educational project. In addition, eligible faculty must meet all other University or sponsor requirements to serve as a PI.

Faculty members eligible to serve as Principal Investigators include members of the emeritus faculty and those faculty members who hold the following titles or rank*:

• Professor*
• Associate Professor*
• Assistant Professor*
• Research Scientist
• Research Scholar
• Research Instructor

*These ranks include academic faculty, research faculty, clinical faculty, and other full-time faculty, with the exception of visiting faculty or other short-term appointments.

Professional staff normally eligible to serve as Principal Investigator:
Professional staff members normally eligible to serve as Principal Investigators include staff who hold titles typically associated with independent activity, whose appointment is subject to a rigorous review of credentials, and who have supervisor approval (i.e., signature on the proposal routing sheet), including:

• Dean
• Associate Dean
• Assistant Dean Director
• Associate Director
• Assistant Director
• Curator
• Educational Program Managers
• Program Director

Categories of employment normally considered ineligible to serve as Principal Investigator:

• Instructor
• Assistant Instructor
• Lecturer
• Post-doctoral Appointees, other than those receiving a fellowship
• Research Associates
• Research Assistants and fellows
• Visiting and other short-term appointees
• Students, other than those receiving a fellowship

Exceptions:
In special cases, exceptions may be made. These special cases require the approval of the appropriate Faculty Sponsor, Department Chair, Dean and Sponsored Program Services prior to proposal submission. In the case of a denial by Sponsored Program Services, appeals may be directed to the Associate Vice President for Research, Sponsored Program Services.

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

Storrs and Regional Campuses:
Request for Approval to Serve as Principal Investigator Form

UConn Health:
Request to Serve as Principal Investigator Form

POLICY HISTORY

Policy approval date: December 12, 2022

This is a new policy combining two previous and separate policies at Storrs/regional campuses, and UConn Health and establishes one shared policy for Storrs/regional campuses, and UConn Health:
Storrs/Regional Campuses Policy, “Principal Investigator Eligibility,” created on 6/5/2009, and revised on 6/22/2015
UConn Health Policy 2008-05, “Senior/key personnel & Committed Effort,” created on 12/16/2008, and revised on 10/8/2013