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Facilities Operations & Building Services Guideline for Maintenance and Repair Services (Excludes UConn Health)

Posted on July 14, 2014August 20, 2015 by

Title:	Facilities Operations & Building Services Guideline for Maintenance and Repair Services
Policy Owner:	Facilities Operations & Building Services
Applies to:	Faculty, Staff, Students
Campus Applicability:	All Campuses, except UConn Health
Effective Date:	August 18, 2015
For More Information, Contact	Facilities Operations & Building Services
Contact Information:	(860) 486-3138
Official Website:	http://fo.uconn.edu/

Facilities Operations and Building Services strives to provide services in a collaborative, respectful manner working to make our community a better place to study, live and work. This statement’s purpose is to communicate the scope of building maintenance and repair services provided to University of Connecticut community by the Department of Facilities Operations and Building Services.

Facilities Operations and Building Services is committed to providing maintenance and repair services to University-owned facilities for all structural and building systems. This includes all building systems identified on the original blueprints of buildings and those upgrades/modifications made to the original plans and excludes furniture, fixtures and equipment. Occupying units will not be expected to pay for this maintenance and repair.

These services include:

Emergency maintenance: situations that require immediate intervention by trades workers to correct or mitigate a building maintenance problem or which can create unsafe conditions that may expose students, faculty, staff and/or visitors to health or safety related concerns and/or cause significant damage to the building, building systems, or
Preventive maintenance: scheduled maintenance to prevent assets from wearing out/failing and maintain life cycle.
Corrective maintenance: minor repairs to bring asset back into working order.
Statutory maintenance: maintenance and repair to life safety systems; elevators, ADA requirements.
Cyclical maintenance/replacement and updates of building finishes.
Cyclical maintenance/replacement of classroom finishes and furniture.
Basic custodial, snow removal & ice treatment, and landscape services.
Infrastructure services such as water, sewer, steam, chilled water and power.

Facilities Operations and Building Services also provides maintenance and repair services necessitated by the particular operations or equipment of individual units. These services must be funded by the units requesting them. Similarly, Facilities Operations and Building Services is able to provide limited services on a reimbursable basis for small project renovations requested by departments that are cosmetic in nature, change the use purpose of a space, enhance the comfort factor for building occupants/users (ex: convenience kitchens), or mitigate excessive wear and tear on furniture and equipment, etc. The following criteria govern maintenance and repair services for which Facilities Operations and Building Services will charge units:

Work that enhances the aesthetics, alters, or customizes a space for programmatic purposes, or involves a major change to interior finishes.
Maintenance and repair of special classroom equipment; special lighting or sound installations; office furniture and furnishing; laboratory equipment; and other departmental property.
Fabrication of cabinets, shelves, signs, name plates and other miscellaneous items.
Furniture repair (excluding basic classroom furniture) and reupholstering.
Special custodial or trash collection such as daily office cleanings, clean-ups, storage and office cleanouts above normal/routine service levels.
Installation and service of equipment fundamentally required by or used for a unit’s research or other operational activity (such as special fire extinguishing equipment for laboratories, environmental chambers, refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves, spas, pools and uninterruptable power sources).
Services required for the set-up/support of special events.
Moving services.
All facilities planning and design, or other professional services performed by consultants, architects, or engineers, in support of customer-funded projects.
The manufacturer is responsible for fixtures and equipment under warranty. Instances which are covered by valid service agreements are the responsibility of the service agreement holder.
All furniture, fixture and equipment upgrades and replacement costs are the responsibility of the owning unit.

In some cases, it may not be clear whether Facilities Operations and Building Services or the unit should bear the cost of maintenance or repair services. If they are not already addressed in a Service Level Agreement, such instances will be handled through discussion with constituent units, and may ultimately be decided by the Associate Vice president for Facilities Management in consultation with the Vice President to which the unit reports.

Adopted: 12/5/2013

Revised: 06/03/2014; 07/01/2014; 7/15/2014; 8/18/2015

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Posted on June 23, 2014August 8, 2025 by

Title:	Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy Owner:	Office of Student Financial Aid Services
Applies to:	Students
Campus Applicability:	Storrs and Regional Campuses
Approval Date:	August 8, 2025
Effective Date:	August 8, 2025
For More Information, Contact:	Office of Student Financial Aid Services
Contact Information:	860-486-1111
Official Website:	https://financialaid.uconn.edu/sap/

PURPOSE

To ensure continued eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, the University of Connecticut must assess whether students are making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward the completion of their degree programs. This standard, required by federal regulation, is designed to promote academic success and timely degree completion.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to all enrolled students at the Storrs and Regional Campuses.

DEFINITIONS

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): A set of academic standards students must meet to maintain eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. SAP is defined by three core standards:

A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA)
Successful completion of a required percentage of attempted credits (pace of progression)
Completion of the academic program within a maximum timeframe

POLICY STATEMENT

To remain eligible for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, students at the University of Connecticut are required to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward the completion of their degree or certificate program. Students who are found to be in violation of the parameters are ineligible to receive most forms of financial aid.

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

Details on SAP requirements, review cycles, appeal procedures, and reinstatement of aid eligibility can be found at: https://financialaid.uconn.edu/sap/

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: 07/01/2011 (Approved by President’s Cabinet)

Revisions: 08/08/2025 (Approved by the Senior Policy Council and President)

Policy on Alleged Misconduct in Research

Posted on June 6, 2014January 6, 2026 by Laurie Neal

Title:	Policy on Alleged Misconduct in Research
Policy Owner:	Office of the Vice President for Research
Applies to:	Workforce Members
Campus Applicability:	All Campuses
Approval Date:	November 19, 2025
Effective Date:	January 1, 2026
For More Information, Contact	Director, Financial Conflicts of Interest and Research Integrity
Contact Information:	Meg.Johnson@uconn.edu
Official Website:	https://ovpr.uconn.edu/ https://ovpr.uchc.edu/

BACKGROUND

The University of Connecticut, including its Regional Campuses and its academic medical center UConn Health (together, the “Institution”), is committed to fostering an environment that promotes the responsible conduct of research, encourages reporting of any research-related concerns, protects those who report such concerns in Good Faith, and promptly and effectively addresses any Allegations or credible evidence of Research Misconduct. This policy is made available by the Institution to advise the public of this commitment and Workforce Members of associated obligations.

PURPOSE

This Policy is intended to comply with applicable regulations[1] and policy requirements for addressing Research Misconduct.

APPLIES TO

This Policy applies to all Workforce Members, regardless of funding or funding source, involved in research, training, or activities related to research, such as, but not limited to, the operation of tissue and data banks and the dissemination of research information proposed, performed, reviewed, or reported, or any Research Record generated from that research, which is conducted using the facilities, resources, or funds of the Institution. This Policy applies to Allegations reported to the Research Integrity Officer (RIO) on or after the Effective Date.

DEFINITIONS

Accepted practices of the relevant research community: This term means those practices established by applicable regulation and funding agencies, as well as commonly accepted professional codes or norms within the overarching community of researchers and institutions that apply for and receive such research awards.

Allegation: Allegation means a disclosure of possible Research Misconduct through any means of communication and brought directly to the attention of the Research Integrity Officer.

Assessment: Assessment means a consideration of whether an Allegation of Research Misconduct appears to fall within the definition of Research Misconduct and is sufficiently credible and specific so that readily available potential evidence of Research Misconduct relevant to the Allegation may be identified to move to an Inquiry.

Committee or Consortium (Committee): For purposes of this Policy, a Committee is a group of individuals with appropriate expertise appointed by the RIO to conduct Research Misconduct Proceedings consistent with the applicable regulation and funding agency requirements. The Committee participates in recorded interviews of each Respondent, Complainant, Witnesses, and any other available person who has been reasonably identified as having information regarding any relevant aspects of the Investigation, pursues leads, examines records and evidence and determines, when conducting an Inquiry, whether an Investigation is warranted; and when conducting an Investigation, advises on whether the Respondent(s) engaged in Research Misconduct. Committee or Consortium members may serve for more than one Inquiry or Investigation and/or in cases with multiple Respondents. Committee members may also serve for both the Inquiry and the Investigation.

Complainant: Complainant means an individual who in Good Faith makes an Allegation of Research Misconduct.

Day: Day, as applied to this Policy, means calendar day unless otherwise specified. If a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the deadline will be extended to the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday.

Evidence: Evidence means anything offered or obtained during a Research Misconduct Proceeding that tends to prove or disprove the existence of an alleged fact. Evidence includes documents, whether in hard copy or electronic form, information, tangible items, and testimony.

Fabrication: Fabrication means making up data or results and recording or reporting them.

Falsification: Falsification means manipulating research materials, equipment, or processes, or changing or omitting data or results such that the research is not accurately represented in the Research Record.

Good Faith:

(a) Good Faith as applied to a Complainant or Witness means having a reasonable belief in the truth of one’s Allegation or testimony, based on the information known to the Complainant or Witness at the time. An Allegation or cooperation with a Research Misconduct Proceeding is not in Good Faith if made with knowledge of or reckless disregard for information that would negate the Allegation or testimony.

(b) Good Faith as applied to an Institutional or Committee member means cooperating with the Research Misconduct Proceeding by impartially carrying out the duties assigned for the purpose of helping an Institution meet its responsibilities. An Institutional or Committee member does not act in Good Faith if their acts or omissions during the Research Misconduct Proceedings are dishonest or influenced by personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest with those involved in the Research Misconduct Proceeding.

Inquiry: Inquiry means preliminary information-gathering and preliminary fact-finding as described in this Policy.

Institutional Certifying Official: Institutional Certifying Official (ICO) means the Institutional official who assures, on behalf of the Institution, that the Institution has written policies and procedures for addressing allegations of research misconduct and complies with its own policies and procedures. The Institutional Certifying Official is also responsible for ensuring the submission and certifying the content of the Institution's annual report as required by applicable law or policy.

Institutional Deciding Official: Institutional Deciding Official (IDO) means the Institutional official who evaluates whether the burden of proof necessary for an Investigation Committee’s determination has met the burden of proof, gives due consideration to admissible, credible evidence of honest error or difference of opinion from Respondent, and makes final determinations on Allegations of Research Misconduct and any Institutional actions. The Research Integrity Officer cannot also serve as the IDO.

Institutional Record: The Institutional Record consists of the records that were compiled or generated during the Research Misconduct Proceeding, except records the Institution did not rely on, and includes:

A single index listing all Research Records and evidence;
All records considered or relied on during the Investigation;
A general description of the records that were sequestered but not considered or relied on.
Documentation of the Assessment;
The Inquiry Report;
The Investigation Report;
The Institutional Deciding Official’s final decision; and
Any information the Respondent provided to the Institution in connection with the Investigation.

Intentionally: To act intentionally means to act with the aim of carrying out the act.

Interview: As designated by the RIO or the Investigation or Inquiry Committee Chair, Interview during the Research Misconduct process shall mean a discussion with a Respondent, Complainant or Witness by the convened Investigation or Inquiry Committee.

Investigation: Investigation means a formal examination and evaluation of relevant facts to determine whether Research Misconduct has taken place or, if Research Misconduct has already been confirmed, to assess its extent and consequences and determine appropriate action.

Knowingly: To act knowingly means to act with awareness of the act.

Plagiarism: Plagiarism means the appropriation of another person’s ideas, processes, results, or words, without giving appropriate credit. (a) Plagiarism includes the unattributed verbatim or nearly verbatim copying of sentences and paragraphs from another’s work that materially misleads the reader regarding the contributions of the author. It does not include the limited use of identical or nearly identical phrases that describe a commonly used methodology. (b) Plagiarism does not include self-plagiarism or authorship or credit disputes, including disputes among former collaborators who participated jointly in the development or conduct of a research project. Self-plagiarism and authorship disputes do not meet the definition of Research Misconduct.

Preponderance of the evidence: Preponderance of the evidence means proof by evidence that, compared with evidence opposing it, leads to the conclusion that the fact at issue is more likely true than not.

Recklessly: To act recklessly means to propose, perform, or review research, or report research results, with indifference to a known risk of fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism.

Research Integrity Officer: The Research Integrity Officer (RIO) refers to the Institutional official appointed by the Vice President for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship who is responsible for administering the Institution’s written policies and procedures for addressing Allegations of Research Misconduct in compliance under this Policy and applicable regulations. The RIO cannot also serve as the Institutional Deciding Official.

Research Misconduct: A finding of “Research Misconduct” is required following the material completion of the processes dictated by this Policy if, by a preponderance of the evidence, it is proven that:

Respondent(s) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly committed fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results; and
Such conduct represents a significant departure from the accepted practices of the relevant research community.

Research Misconduct does not include honest error or differences of opinion.

Research Misconduct Proceeding: Research Misconduct Proceeding means any actions related to alleged Research Misconduct taken under this Policy and applicable regulations including Allegation assessments, Inquiries, Investigations, funding agency oversight reviews, and appeals.

Research Record: Research Record means the record of data or results that embody the facts resulting from scientific inquiry. Data or results may be in physical or electronic form. Examples of items, materials, or information that may be considered part of the Research Record include, but are not limited to, research proposals, raw data, processed data, clinical research records, laboratory records, study records, laboratory notebooks, progress reports, manuscripts, abstracts, theses, records of oral presentations, online content, lab meeting reports, and journal articles.

Respondent: Respondent means the individual against whom an Allegation of Research Misconduct is directed or who is the subject of a Research Misconduct Proceeding.

Retaliation: Retaliation means an adverse action taken against a Complainant, Witness, or Committee member by an Institution or one of its members in response to (a) a Good Faith Allegation of Research Misconduct or (b) Good Faith cooperation with a Research Misconduct Proceeding.

Witnesses: Witnesses are people whom the Institution has reasonably identified as having information regarding any relevant aspects of the Investigation. Witnesses provide information for review during Research Misconduct Proceedings.

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

POLICY STATEMENT

The design, conduct, oversight and reporting of research must be carried out with the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior to ensure that the research has a fundamental value upon which scientific inquiry and discovery are founded. Therefore, Research Misconduct is prohibited. Allegations of Research Misconduct will be addressed in accordance with this policy and applicable regulations.

Workforce members are required to comply with this Policy and applicable regulations, and violations of this Policy and/or applicable regulations 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, when applicable, the Student Code of Conduct.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Responsibility to Report Misconduct

Anyone having reason to believe that a Workforce Member or Student has engaged in Research Misconduct has a responsibility to report pertinent facts in accordance with this Policy.

All Allegations must be made in Good Faith, as defined in this Policy. If at any point it is determined that an Allegation of Research Misconduct was not made in Good Faith, this finding will be conveyed in writing to appropriate University offices for review and made a part of any Inquiry or Investigative report.

B. Responsibility to Cooperate with Research Misconduct Proceedings

The Respondent, the Complainant and all Individuals who are identified as having information relevant to the Investigation must cooperate with the Research Misconduct Proceedings in Good Faith and have a reasonable belief in the truth of their testimony, based on the information known to them at the time.

C. Responsibility to Maintain Confidentiality

All individuals involved in the Research Misconduct process have a duty to maintain confidentiality throughout the Research Misconduct Proceedings, only disclosing records and evidence, the identity of research participants and the identity of Respondent(s), Complainant(s) and Witnesses to those who need to know as determined by the Institution consistent with the purpose of a thorough, competent, objective and fair Research Misconduct Proceeding[2], or as permitted or required by applicable law. The Identity of Respondent(s), Complainant(s) and Witness(es) may be shared with other Respondent(s), Complainant(s) and Witness(es) during the Misconduct Process including through unredacted transcripts records.

The foregoing limitation on disclosure of the identity of the Respondent, Complainant, and Witnesses no longer applies once the Institution has made a final determination of whether Research Misconduct occurred. Confidentiality obligations do not prohibit the Institution from managing published data or acknowledging that data may be unreliable.

D. Responsibility to Provide Relevant and/or Requested Records and Information

Complainant(s), Respondent(s), Witnesses and other Workforce Members involved in a Research Misconduct Proceeding have a duty to provide information, Research Records, and other Evidence relevant to the review.

The Respondent has an obligation to provide relevant and/or requested Research Records. Destruction of relevant and/or requested Research Records, or failure to provide relevant and/or requested Research Records, is evidence of Research Misconduct when:

A preponderance of evidence establishes that the Respondent intentionally or knowingly destroyed records after being informed of the Research Misconduct Allegations; and/or
The Respondent claims to possess the records but refuses to provide them upon request.

E. Protection of Complainants, Witnesses, Committee Members and others involved in the Research Misconduct process

The Institution will maintain confidentiality with regard to the identity of Complainants and Witnesses as provided in (C), above. The Institution will take all reasonable and practical steps to protect the positions and reputations of Committee Members, Complainants, Witnesses and others involved in the Research Misconduct process to protect these individuals from retaliation.

F. Protection of Respondent

The Institution will maintain confidentiality with regard to the identity of Respondent(s) as provided in (C) above. If no finding of Research Misconduct is made against Respondent(s), the Institution will make all reasonable, practical efforts, if requested and as appropriate, to protect or restore the reputation of Respondent(s).

G. Notification to and cooperation with applicable funding agencies or regulatory authorities

Upon request, or as required by applicable law or policy, the Institution will cooperate with applicable agencies or regulatory authorities during any Research Misconduct Proceeding, including providing information related to the Research Misconduct Proceedings and transferring custody or copies of the Institutional Record or any component of it and any sequestered evidence to such agencies or regulatory authorities. The Institution will address deficiencies or additional Allegations in the Institutional Record if directed by the applicable funding agency or regulatory authority.

H. Expertise and Conflicts

The Institution will take reasonable precautions to ensure that individuals responsible for carrying out any part of the Research Misconduct Proceeding do not have potential, perceived, or actual personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest with the Complainant(s), Respondent(s) or Witnesses. The Institution will confirm that members of any Committee or any person acting on the Institution’s behalf that conducts Research Misconduct Proceedings, has the relevant scientific expertise to evaluate the evidence and issues related to the Allegation. The Institution will provide the requisite training and ongoing support to persons involved in evaluation of evidence and issues related to the Allegation so that the review is in compliance with applicable regulation and/or Federal policy.

PROCEDURES

Misconduct Proceedings

The stages of handling an Allegation of Research Misconduct include: Routing of the Allegation, Institutional Assessment and, if the Allegation proceeds beyond Institutional Assessment, Sequestration of Research Records and other evidence, Institutional Inquiry, Institutional Investigation, Determination and Completion. The Institution will respond to each Allegation of Research Misconduct in a thorough, competent, objective, timely, and fair manner.

I. Routing an Allegation of Research Misconduct

1. Routing of Allegations
Allegations of Research Misconduct may be directed to the RIO or through established reporting procedures, such as the Institution’s ethics hotline. Regardless of the reporting method, all reports or concerns involving actual or potential Research Misconduct must be promptly referred to the RIO.

2. Referral to Other Institutional Entities and Outside Organizations:
The RIO will refer the report of an Allegation to other appropriate offices or officials within the Institution as the RIO believes appropriate, or as required by policy or regulation. The RIO may refer an Allegation to or collaboratively evaluate Allegations with an outside organization when an Allegation involves Respondent(s) that are not Workforce Members or involves activities of a Workforce Member while at an outside organization.If the circumstances described do not meet the definition of Research Misconduct, the RIO may refer the individual or concerns raised by the Allegation to other offices or officials with responsibility for addressing the concerns raised, informing such offices or officials that the concerns do not implicate this Policy.

II. Institutional Assessment and Sequestration

1. Purpose

The Purpose of the Institutional Assessment is for the RIO or designee to determine whether an Allegation warrants an Inquiry. An Inquiry is warranted if the Allegation:

If proven would fall within the definition of Research Misconduct under this Policy; and
is sufficiently credible and specific so that potential evidence of Research Misconduct may be identified.

2. Timeline for Institutional Assessment

The RIO or designee will conduct the Institutional Assessment as soon as practicably possible after receipt of the Allegation(s).

3. Order of Events

Conduct of the Assessment
The RIO or designee will assess the Allegation(s) based upon readily accessible information relevant to the Allegation.
Conclusion of the Assessment
If the RIO or designee determines that requirements for an Inquiry are met, they will:
- Document the outcome of the Assessment;
- Promptly initiate an Inquiry in accordance with this Policy and applicable regulations, and
- Promptly sequester all Research Records and other evidence in accordance with this Policy and applicable regulations.

If the RIO or designee determines that an Inquiry is not warranted, the RIO will document the outcome of the Assessment and the Institution will keep sufficiently detailed documentation to permit a later review of the reasons why the Institution did not conduct an Inquiry and retain the documentation for the length of time as required by applicable policy or regulation, or at least seven years, whichever is longer, after completion of the Assessment.

4. Sequestration of Research Records and other Evidence

The RIO or designee is required and has the authority to sequester records and other evidence throughout the entirety of the Research Misconduct Proceeding. The RIO or designee will seek the cooperation of the Respondent(s) and potentially Witnesses and others involved in the Research in identifying and sequestering records and evidence.

When Research Records and other evidence are sequestered, the RIO or designee will:

Inventory sequestered records and other evidence,
Sequester the materials in a secure manner, and
Maintain sequestered records in accordance with Institutional Policy and applicable law.

If Research Records or other evidence are located on or encompass scientific instruments shared by multiple users, the Institution may obtain copies of the data or evidence from such instruments, so long as those copies are substantially equivalent in evidentiary value to the instruments. If not, then the evidence sequestered may include the instruments.

With reasonable notice, the Respondent(s) will be provided copies of, or reasonably supervised access to, the sequestered Research Records.

III. Institutional Inquiry

1. Purpose:

The purpose of an Institutional Inquiry is to conduct an initial review of evidence following the determination of the Institutional Assessment regarding whether the Allegation:

Falls within the definition of Research Misconduct and is within the scope of this Policy; and
Is sufficiently credible and specific so that potential evidence of Research Misconduct may be identified.

The Institutional Inquiry only evaluates whether an Investigation is warranted. The Institutional Inquiry does not determine if fabrication, falsification or plagiarism occurred or whether alleged misconduct was Intentional, Knowing or Reckless. An Inquiry does not require a full review of all the evidence related to the Allegation.

2. Timeline for Institutional Inquiry

The Inquiry should be completed within ninety (90) Days after the start date of the Inquiry unless circumstances warrant a longer period. The Inquiry’s start date is the date that the RIO or designee commences the Inquiry following notification to Respondent or when the Inquiry Committee meets to review the Allegation of Research Misconduct.

If the Inquiry takes longer than ninety (90) Days to complete, the RIO will inform the IDO and the Respondent of the basis for the extension and the Inquiry report will document the reasons for exceeding the 90 Day period.

3. Order of Events:

A. Notification to Respondent(s):

At the time of initiation of the Institutional Inquiry, or prior, the RIO will make a reasonable effort to notify all identified Respondent(s) in writing that a Research Misconduct Inquiry has been initiated and describe the nature of the Allegation. During the Inquiry:

If additional Allegations are raised, the Respondent(s) will be notified in writing of the additional Allegations raised against them.
If additional Respondents are identified, the new Respondents will also be given written notification of the Allegations and will be given the same rights and opportunities as afforded to the initial Respondent. A new, separate Misconduct Proceeding for any additional Respondents is not required.
Only Allegations specific to a particular Respondent are to be included in the notification to that Respondent.
In all cases, the notification to the Respondent will include a copy of the Allegation and a copy of this policy.

B. Conduct of the Institutional Inquiry

The Inquiry can be conducted by either the RIO or designee with utilization of subject matter experts as needed or a Committee with members appointed by the Institutional Deciding Official (IDO). The RIO, designee or Committee will perform a preliminary review of the evidence to evaluate whether an Investigation is warranted by evaluation of:

Whether there is a reasonable basis for concluding that the Allegation falls within the definition of Research Misconduct under applicable regulations and this Policy; and
Whether preliminary information-gathering and fact-finding from the Inquiry indicates that the Allegation may have substance; and
Whether there is potential evidence of honest error or difference of opinion.

C. Conclusion of the Institutional Inquiry

Documenting the Institutional Inquiry

Regardless of outcome, the RIO, designee, or Committee will prepare a written Inquiry report. The Inquiry report will contain:

The names, professional aliases, and positions of the Respondent and Complainant(s).
A description of the Allegation(s) of Research Misconduct.
Details about applicable funding agency support, including any grant numbers, grant applications, contracts, and publications listing support.
The composition of the Inquiry Committee, if used, including name(s), position(s), and subject matter expertise.
An inventory of sequestered Research Records and other evidence and a description of how sequestration was conducted.
Transcripts of any interviews that were transcribed.
Inquiry timeline and procedural history.
Any scientific or forensic analyses conducted.
The basis for recommendations on Allegation(s) which warrant an Investigation (if any) and which any Allegation(s) do not merit further Investigation (if any).
Any Institutional actions implemented, including internal communications or external communications with journals or funding agencies.
Documentation of potential evidence of honest error or difference of opinion.

Opportunity to Comment on the Draft Inquiry Report

The RIO or designee will give the Respondent a copy of the draft Inquiry report for review and comment, along with a copy of this Policy and a copy of or reference to the applicable Research Misconduct regulations. The Respondent must provide any comments in writing within ten (10) Days of receipt of the draft Inquiry Report. The RIO may, but is not required to, provide relevant portions of the report to a Complainant for comment. The Complainant must provide any comments in writing within ten (10) Days of receipt of the draft Inquiry report.

Final Inquiry Report and Notification

The RIO will prepare the final Inquiry report, which will include any comments on the report by the Respondent and/or Complainant(s). The RIO will notify the Respondent of the Inquiry’s final outcome and provide the Respondent with copies of the final Inquiry report along with a copy of this Policy and a copy of or reference to the applicable Research Misconduct regulations. The RIO may, but is not required to, notify a Complainant of whether the inquiry found that an Investigation was warranted. If the Institution provides such notice to one Complainant involved in the Inquiry , it must provide notice, to the extent possible, to all Complainants involved in the Inquiry.

If the Inquiry results in a determination that an Investigation is warranted, the RIO or designee will:

Provide written notification to Respondent(s) as outlined above, along with any Allegations of Research Misconduct not addressed during the Inquiry; and
Provide the applicable funding agency or regulatory authority with a copy of the written decision and Inquiry report (with all attachments) within 30 days of determination.
In cases involving current or former students, the Institution will only release educational records to third parties or those within the Institution without a need to know to the extent required or permitted by applicable law (including, without limitation, lawfully issued subpoena or court order).[3]

If the Inquiry results in a determination that an Investigation is not warranted, the Institution will:

keep sufficiently detailed documentation of the Inquiry to permit a later review by an applicable funding agency or regulatory authority of why the Institution did not proceed to an Investigation;
store such documentation in a secure manner for the length of time as required by applicable funding agency policy, or at least seven years, after the termination of the inquiry, and
provide such documentation to applicable funding agency or regulatory authority upon request.

IV. Institutional Investigation

1. Purpose

The purpose of an Investigation is to formally develop a factual record, pursue leads, examine the record, and recommend finding(s) to the Institutional Deciding Official (IDO) in order to facilitate the IDO’s final decision, based on a preponderance of evidence, on each Allegation and any Institutional actions.

2. Timeline

The Institution shall begin the Investigation within 30 Days after an Inquiry determination that an Investigation is warranted.

All aspects of the Investigation shall be completed within 180 Days. If the Investigation requires more than 180 Days to complete, the Institution will ask the applicable funding agency or regulatory authority in writing for an extension, including circumstances or issues warranting additional time in excess of the 180-day Investigation period, file progress reports with applicable agencies or regulatory authorities if directed and document the reasons for exceeding the 180 Day Investigation period in the final Investigation Report.

3. Order of Events

A. Appointment of Investigation Committee:

The IDO will appoint an Investigation Committee and Investigation Committee Chair with appropriate scientific or other expertise who are also free of unresolved personal, professional or financial conflicts of interest in relation to the Investigation. The Committee may include members from outside of the Institution when necessary to secure expertise or to avoid conflicts of interest.

The Complainant(s) and Respondent(s) will be provided with a list of the Inquiry Committee’s membership. The Complainant(s) and/or Respondent(s) may object to any Committee member who they believe in Good Faith has a personal, professional, or financial conflict of interest. Any such objection must be in writing specifying the basis for asserting a conflict of interest and be submitted to the RIO no more than 10 Days following notification regarding the committee membership. The RIO will submit the objection to the IDO, who will review it and determine whether any action should be taken with respect to such Committee member(s).

In the event a Committee member becomes unable or unwilling at any point to serve on the Committee, the IDO may appoint a replacement member. The RIO is available to the Committee but may not serve as a member of the Committee.

Once the Committee Members and Chairs are identified, the IDO will appoint the Committee and Committee Chair in writing, and provide to the Committee a written charge which:

informs the Committee of the purpose of Investigation, as described in this Section;
informs the Investigation Committee that it must conduct the Investigation in accordance with this Policy;
identifies the Respondent(s);
defines “Research Misconduct”;
describes the Allegation(s) and related issues identified during the Inquiry; and
informs the Investigation Committee that it must prepare a written Investigation Report that meets the requirements of Section IV.3.C. and IV.3.D. below.

B. Conduct of the Investigation

As part of its Investigation, the Institution, through the Investigation Committee, will pursue diligently all significant issues and relevant leads, including any evidence of additional instances of possible Research Misconduct, and continue the Investigation to completion. In the course of the Investigation, the Institution will:

Use diligent efforts to ensure that the Investigation is thorough, sufficiently documented, and impartial and unbiased to the maximum extent practicable.
Notify the Respondent(s) in writing of any additional Allegation(s) raised against them during the Investigation
Number all relevant exhibits and refer to any exhibits shown to the interviewee(s) during the interview(s) by that number.
Record and transcribe interviews during the Investigation and make the transcripts available to the interviewee for correction.
Include the transcript(s) with any corrections and exhibits in the Institutional Record of the Investigation.

The Respondent(s) will not be present during Witness interviews, but the Institution will provide the Respondent(s) with a transcript of each interview.

C. Investigation Report

1. Draft Investigation Report

The Institution will prepare a draft Investigation Report for each Respondent. The Investigation report for each Respondent will include:

Description of the nature of the Allegation(s) of Research Misconduct, including any additional Allegation(s) addressed during the Research Misconduct Proceeding.
Description and documentation of funding support, including any grant numbers, grant applications, contracts, and publications listing funding support. This documentation includes known applications or proposals for support that the Respondent(s) has pending with applicable agencies.
Description of the specific Allegation(s) of Research Misconduct for consideration in the Investigation of the Respondent.
Composition of Investigation Committee, including name(s), position(s), and subject matter expertise.
Inventory of sequestered Research Records and other evidence, except records the Institution did not consider or rely on. This inventory will include manuscripts and funding proposals that were considered or relied on during the Investigation. The inventory will also include a description of how sequestration was conducted.
Transcripts of all interviews conducted.
Identification of the specific published papers, manuscripts submitted but not accepted for publication (including online publication), funding applications (funded and/or pending), progress reports, presentations, posters, or other research records that contain the allegedly falsified, fabricated, or plagiarized material.
Any scientific or forensic analyses conducted.
A copy of this Policy (if not already provided).
A statement for each separate Allegation where the Committee recommends a finding of Research Misconduct.
Distribution of draft Investigation Report, Comment Period

The Institution will give the Respondent a copy of the draft Investigation Report and, concurrently, a copy of, or supervised access to, the Research Records and other evidence that the Investigation Committee considered or relied on. The Institution will provide the opportunity for Respondent(s) to comment on the draft Investigation Report. The Respondent must submit any comments to the Institution within thirty (30) Days of the date on which they received the Report.

If the Institution chooses to share a copy of the draft Investigation report or relevant portions of it with the Complainant(s) for comment, the Complainant’s comments will be submitted within 30 days of the date on which they received the Report.

1. Final Investigation Report

The final Investigation Report will include the information outlined above, and will also include any comments made by the Respondent(s) and Complainant(s) on the draft Investigation Report and the Committee’s consideration of those comments.

D. Committee Recommendation

In order to recommend a finding of Research Misconduct, the Committee must determine, by a preponderance of the evidence, that:

There was a significant departure from accepted practices of the relevant research community; and
The misconduct was committed intentionally, knowingly or recklessly.

1. If the Committee recommends a finding of Research Misconduct for an Allegation

These written findings will:

Identify the individual(s) who committed the Research Misconduct;
Indicate whether the Research Misconduct was falsification, fabrication, and/or plagiarism;
Indicate whether the Research Misconduct was committed intentionally, knowingly, and/or recklessly;
Identify any significant departure from the accepted practices of the relevant research community;
Summarize the facts and analysis, including consideration of any explanation by the Respondent(s), that the evidence supports the Committee’s findings that the Allegation(s) of Research Misconduct have been proven by a preponderance of the evidence;
Identify the specific funding support;
State whether any publications need correction or retraction; and
Identify any current, pending or applications for applicable funding agency support.

1. If the Investigation Committee does not recommend a finding of Research Misconduct for an Allegation

The Investigation Report will provide a detailed rationale for its conclusion.

E. Review and Decision

The IDO will review the Investigation Report and the Investigation Committee recommendation, and make a final written determination of whether the Institution found Research Misconduct and, if so, who committed the misconduct. In this statement, the IDO will include a description of relevant Institutional actions taken or to be taken.

F. The Institutional Record

The Institution will add the IDO’s written decision to the Investigation Report and prepare the Institutional Record for submission in accordance with applicable funding agency or regulatory requirements.

The Institution will maintain the Institutional Record, all sequestered Research Records and other evidence in a secure manner for the length of time as required by applicable funding agency policy or regulation, or at least seven years after completion of the Institutional proceeding, whichever is longer, and will provide the Institutional Record to the applicable funding agency or regulatory authority as required by law or policy.

4. Appeal

A Respondent may file a written appeal to the IDO regarding the Institution’s finding(s) of Research Misconduct based on (1) procedural errors or (2) new information that could reasonably impact the determination. The written appeal must be submitted within ten (10) Days of Respondent’s receipt of the determination. The IDO will review the appeal request and, if the IDO agrees that the errors or new information could reasonably impact the determination the IDO will convene a new Investigation Committee. After conclusion of any reconsideration, no further appeals are available. Any appeals of recommended Institutional actions to be implemented by areas other than the Office of the Vice President for Research will be handled in accordance with applicable University By-Laws or other applicable policies and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The Institution will notify the applicable funding agency or regulatory authority of the appeal, and:

If the Institutional Record has not yet been submitted, hold submission of the final Institutional Record until completion of the Appeal and include the complete record of the Appeal in the Institutional Record
If the Institutional Record has already been submitted, the Institution will transmit a complete Record of the appeal once the appeal has been concluded.

5. Actions Following Investigation

If a finding of Research Misconduct is made, the IDO will direct the Office of the Vice President for Research to take any necessary actions related to research at the Institution, including but not limited to removal from awards, restriction on ability to serve as Investigator or restriction on ability to conduct or participate in Research. Institution will take steps to manage published data or acknowledge that data may be unreliable in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, regulation or funding agency policy. Respondent(s) are required to cooperate with efforts to correct inaccurate research data or findings in publications or grant applications and/or ensure the completion of such corrections as directed.

V. Special Circumstances

1. Admission of Research Misconduct

If a Respondent admits to Research Misconduct at any point during a Research Misconduct Proceeding, the Respondent will submit a written, signed admission which specifies the falsification, fabrication and/or plagiarism that occurred, meets the elements required for a Research Misconduct finding and identifies which Research Records were affected.

In the event of an admission of Research Misconduct, the Institution will notify any applicable funding agency or regulatory authority containing information as required by funding agency or regulatory authority.

In addition to any Institutional action, any applicable funding agency or regulatory authority with jurisdiction may take action, including:

Approve or conditionally approve closure of the case or
Direct the Institution to complete the full review process or
Direct the Institution to address deficiencies in the Institutional Record or
Direct the Institution to refer the matter to the funding Agency or regulatory authority for further Investigation or
Take compliance action in addition to any action imposed by Institution.

2. Health, Safety and other Interests

At any time during a Research Misconduct Proceeding, the Institution may be required under applicable policy or regulation to notify the applicable funding agency or regulatory authority with appropriate jurisdiction immediately if it has reason to believe that any of the following conditions exist:

Health or safety of the public is at risk, including an immediate need to protect human or animal subjects.
Funding agency resources or interests are threatened.
Research activities should be suspended.
There is reasonable indication of possible violations of civil or criminal law.
Federal action is required to protect the interests of those involved in the Research Misconduct Proceeding.
The funding Agency may need to take appropriate steps to safeguard evidence and protect the rights of those involved.

3. Multiple Institutions/Organizations

When Allegations involve Research conducted at multiple Institutions, the Allegation may be reviewed through a joint Research Misconduct Proceeding. In a joint Research Misconduct Proceeding:

One Institution will be designated as the lead Institution
The lead Institution will obtain Research Records and other evidence pertinent to the Proceeding, including Witness testimony, from the other relevant Institutions.
By mutual agreement, the joint Research Misconduct Proceeding may include Committee members from the institutions involved.
The determination of whether further Inquiry and/or Investigation is warranted, whether Research Misconduct occurred, and the Institutional actions to be taken may be made by the institutions jointly or tasked to the lead Institution.
An Investigation into multiple Respondents may convene with the same Committee members but there will be separate Investigation reports and separate Research Misconduct determinations for each Respondent.

REFERENCES

PHS 42 C.F.R. Part 93

NSF 45 C.F.R. 689

POLICY HISTORY

Policy revisions:

9/15/17 (Approved by President’s Cabinet)

11/17/2025 (Approved by Senior Policy Council)

[1] When the Allegation of Research Misconduct relates to activities funded by the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS), the Institution applies the requirements of the PHS regulations at 42 C.F.R. Part 93.

When the Allegation of Research Misconduct relates to activities funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) the Institution applies the requirements of the NSF at 45 C.F.R. 689

When the Allegation of Research Misconduct relates to activities funded by other agencies or sponsors, the Institution applies the requirements of those agencies or sponsors.

When the Allegation of Research Misconduct relates to activities that are not otherwise funded or supported, or where there are no funding agency or regulatory authority specific requirements, the Institution will apply the standards, limitations and definitions found in 42 C.F.R Part 93.

[2] Those who need to know may include but is not limited to: Institutional compliance review committees, journals, editors, publishers, co-authors, and other institutions/entities.

[3] See 34 CFR § 99.31.

Policy Relating to Low Speed Vehicles

Posted on February 4, 2013June 18, 2019 by Carone, Debbie

Title:	Policy Relating to Low Speed Vehicles
Policy Owner:	Logistics Administration
Applies to:	Faculty, Staff, Students
Campus Applicability:
Effective Date:	February 1, 2013
For More Information, Contact	Logistics Administration
Contact Information:	(860) 486-3029
Official Website:	https://park.uconn.edu/

Policy Relating to Low Speed Vehicles
This policy supersedes Utility Cart Policy 4/11/2008

1. Introduction

This policy establishes requirements for the procurement, maintenance and operation of golf carts and other low speed vehicles (hereinafter “LSVs”) (i.e., “Club Cars,” “Golf Carts,” “Cushman Carts,” and comparable utility vehicles) on the grounds of the University of Connecticut.

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles does not register LSVs. Effective with the enactment of Section 14-300g of the Connecticut General Statutes, the traffic authority of a city, town, or borough may decide to allow the operation of LSVs on roadways within its jurisdiction that have speed limits of twenty-five (25) mph or below. Pursuant to Section 10a-139 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the University of Connecticut constitutes a traffic authority which can establish policy for the use, purchase, and maintenance of LSVs on its grounds.

2. Purpose and Applicability

The purpose of this policy is to regulate the procurement and use of LSVs and enhance the safety of our faculty, staff employees, students, visitors, and University property. All members of the University of Connecticut community are subject to this policy including students, staff, and faculty. Employees of University contractors who utilize LSVs owned or leased by the University shall be subject to this policy as well. The policy:

Discusses the appropriate use of LSVs;
Establishes requirements pertaining to the operation of LSVs;
Establishes requirements for maintenance and repair of LSVs;
Establishes requirements for LSV identification; and
Establishes operator and supervisor responsibility.

3. Definition

Low Speed Vehicle: A four-wheeled motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating (“GVWR”) of less than 3000 pounds and whose speed attainable in one (1) mile is more than twenty (20) miles per hour and not more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour on a paved level surface.

4. Use of Low Speed Vehicles

LSVs may be used at the University for a variety of purposes for which larger vehicles may be less well-suited, including, but not limited to:

Transportation of persons with physical disabilities;
Transportation of items long distances that are too large/bulky to be carried by hand;
Transportation of University guests or VIPs;
Emergency response;
Access to areas where a licensed vehicle may have difficulty navigating;
Avoidance of damage to sidewalks, landscaping or other property that may occur with traditional licensed road-use vehicles; and
Landscape, maintenance and agricultural use.

5. Operator Requirements

All operators of LSVs shall meet the following requirements before operating an LSV on the grounds of the University of Connecticut:

Operators must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Approved operators shall immediately notify their supervisor if and when their driver’s license is suspended or revoked. Operators who are contractor employees shall immediately notify their supervisor if their driver’s license is suspended or revoked.
Operators shall have knowledge of and comply with the state of Connecticut motor vehicle laws;
Employees of University contractors may not operate University-owned or leased LSVs unless the contractor, in an existing agreement with the University, is contractually obligated to indemnify the University against all suits, actions, claims, demands and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the operation of the LSVs or has signed a separate indemnification agreement obligating it to do so.
Contractors/vendors may not operate University-owned or leased LSVs unless and until they have signed a copy of the “Low Speed Vehicle Operator Acknowledgment” form, available on the web at https://transpo.uconn.edu/low-speed-vehicles/.
undergraduate students may operate LSVs with the following additional restrictions:

° Undergraduate students assigned to operate LSVs must be employed by the University through the Office of Student Employment.

° Undergraduate students operating LSVs will be subject to all the requirements of the LSV Policy applicable to University employees.

° In addition, students will be subject to the University Student Code of Conduct. Any violations will be reported to the Office of Community Standards.

Volunteers, visitors, and all other individuals shall not be permitted to operate LSVs on University grounds.

6. Safety Devices

Each LSV shall be equipped with:

a horn and an automatic audible back up warning device;
a flag that is positioned to assist operators of motor vehicles in observing the location and operation of such LSV;
a side and rear view mirror;
a flashing yellow hazard light on the top of those LSVs equipped with cabs;
electric wipers on LSVs equipped with windshields;
a window defroster/defogger on LSVs equipped with windshields; and
a three point seat belt or a lap belt.

LSVs shall not be modified in any manner that affects the manufacturer’s recommended mode of operation, speed or safety of the vehicle without the manufacturer’s prior written approval.

Any person who operates an LSV in violation of these requirements, in violation of any insurance requirement, or in violation of any other condition or limitation established by the local traffic authority shall have committed an infraction.

7. Vehicle Operating Standards

The following standards shall apply to the operation of LSVs on University property:

The operator of any LSV shall carry his or her valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license while operating such LSV.
Operation of LSVs shall be limited to daylight hours.
No LSV shall be operated on any street or highway where the posted speed limit is more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour.
The speed limit for LSVs operating on pedestrian ways and bike ways shall be five (5) MPH. LSVs shall be operated at speeds not greater than fifteen (15) MPH on roadways, and shall be operated at lesser speeds as conditions dictate.
Operators shall consider the terrain, weather conditions, visibility, and existing pedestrian and other vehicular traffic which may affect the safe operation of the vehicle.
Although LSVs may be operated off-road when being used for official business, they should be operated on roadways or walkways whenever possible. When operated off- road, LSVs shall be operated at low speeds (not exceeding five (5) MPH) that allow stopping time in the event of unexpected pedestrians or other obstacles.
Operators shall stop at all blind intersections. They will also stop when rounding the corners of buildings when the LSV is being operated off-road or on walkways.
Pedestrians shall be given the right-of-way at all times. LSVs shall be operated with the utmost courtesy, care, and consideration for the safety of pedestrians.
LSV operators shall be diligent and pay particular attentions to the needs of disabled persons, as limitations in vision, hearing and/or mobility may impair the ability of such persons to see, hear, or move out of the way of vehicles.
Operators shall be responsible for the security of the ignition key while an LSV is assigned to them. Anytime an LSV is unattended, the key shall be removed from the ignition and kept in the possession of the authorized operator.
LSV operators shall not be permitted to drive while wearing devices that impede hearing, such as stereo headsets or earplugs. LSV operators shall not talk on the phone or text while driving.
LSV operators may cross roadways only at intersections or at pedestrian crosswalks by slowly driving alongside the pedestrian crosswalk. LSVs shall only cross roadways in areas that are clearly visible from all directions. During low light conditions, LSVs shall cross only in well-lighted areas.
LSV operators shall come to a complete stop before crossing a roadway or proceeding through intersecting sidewalks or other areas that may have blind spots.
All passengers shall be seated in seats designed for such use. No passenger shall be allowed to be transported on the bed, back or side of the LSV except for medical emergency transportation.
LSVs shall never carry more passengers than the number of seat belts in the vehicle, except for medical emergency transportation.
LSVs shall not be parked:
° in handicap accessible or otherwise reserved spaces;
° on any walkway that constitutes a pedestrian travel route except when temporarily parked on walkways while the operator is performing work-related duties inside the building; or
° in such a way that blocks any building entrance or exit.

8. Department Administrative Responsibilities

Department supervisors shall:

Advise each employee under his or her supervision who operates an LSV of this policy.
Arrange for all operators to review the pertinent LSV owner’s manual and receive appropriate hands-on training prior to operating an LSV.
Obtain from each operator a fully-executed copy of the “Low Speed Vehicle Operator Acknowledgment” form https://transpo.uconn.edu/low-speed-vehicles/ and a copy of the driver’s license for each person operating an LSV on University property; and
Send a copy of the fully-executed “Low Speed Vehicle Operator Acknowledgment Form” to University Transportation Services, attention Erin Lirot (or her successor in office), at 3 N. Hillside Road, U-6199, Storrs, CT 06269-6199.

9. Procurement

University Departments seeking information about purchasing an LSV shall be directed to the Supervisor at the Motor Pool at (860) 486-3029.

LSVs are considered part of the University fleet and in general fall under Motor Pool policies. Accordingly,

If the LSV ordered is replacing another within the same department, the Department Head is responsible for coordinating with the Manager of Motor Pool and the Purchasing Department to obtain the proper identification markings and logo.
A new purchase which will replace an existing LSV should so state on the purchase order.
Additions to the fleet shall be approved by the Director of Logistic Administration and reviewed by the Supervisor of the Motor Pool.
All LSVs shall be ordered with four (4) keys. The Motor Pool shall retain a key to each University vehicle.
All new LSVs shall be delivered to the Motor Pool.
The Motor Pool shall get the ‘Receiving’ copy of the purchase order (which should include a complete list of all options and specifications).
Trade-in LSVs shall be so identified on the purchase order, which shall also include: the UConn ID number, year, make and model, trade-in allowance, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

10. Signage on Low Speed Vehicles

It shall be the responsibility of the Motor Pool to install the standard Oak Leaf –UCONN Logo on the doors of all new vehicles that come through Motor Pool.

11. Maintenance Responsibilities

Each LSV operator shall be responsible for providing timely notification of any safety and/or maintenance concern to his or her supervisor.
Supervisors shall be responsible for arranging for the timely repair of the LSV when problems are reported. If timely repairs cannot be made, the LSV shall be taken out of service until the repairs are completed. All maintenance and repairs to University-owned LSVs shall be administered by the University of Connecticut Motor Pool, located at 9 N. Hillside Road, Unit 3016 Storrs, Connecticut (phone: 860-486-3029).
Individuals operating LSVs shall be responsible for thecleaning and non-mechanical maintenance of the vehicles.

The department to which the LSV is assigned shall be responsible for maintenance of the LSV and the cost of such maintenance. (See above maintenance and repair information.)

12. Accident Reporting

Any accident involving an LSV shall be reported to the operator’s supervisor, or, if the operator is a contractor employee, to their supervisor and the University’s Project Manager. The supervisor or the University’s Project Manager, shall contact Transportation Services at (860) 486-6092 within forty-eight (48) hours of the accident, regardless of fault, and whether or not the accident has resulted in damage or personal injury. The supervisor or the University’s Project Manager shall also complete an accident report at www.transpo.uconn.edu.

Low Speed Vehicle Operator Acknowledgment Form can be accessed at: https://transpo.uconn.edu/low-speed-vehicles/

Missing Student Policy

Posted on September 5, 2012September 28, 2021 by Brandon Murray

Title:	Missing Student Policy
Policy Owner:	UConn Police Department
Applies to:	Faculty, Staff, Students
Campus Applicability:	Storrs
Effective Date:	August 18, 2016
For More Information, Contact	Deputy Chief Maggie Silver
Contact Information:	860-486-4800
Official Website:	http://www.police.uconn.edu/

If a member of the university community has reason to believe that a student is missing, whether or not the student resides on campus, all possible efforts will be made to locate the student to determine his or her state of health and well-being through the collaboration of UConn Police, Dean of Students Office, Residential Life staff, and local law enforcement.

At the beginning of each year or upon matriculation, all students are given the opportunity to identify an individual to be contacted by the University in case of emergency.

This contact information is subject to the University’s FERPA Policy. (See: http://policy.uconn.edu/?p=368).

In addition, consistent with Clery Act requirements, all students living in on-campus housing are also given the option each year, or upon moving into on-campus housing, to designate a confidential contact for use in case the student is reported missing. Although the same contact may be provided for both purposes, by law the missing student contact is distinct from the general emergency contact provided by all students, and is held to a higher standard of confidentiality than the general emergency contact. It will be accessible only to authorized University personnel, and disclosed only to law enforcement personnel in furtherance of an investigation. To help ensure timely and complete notification and investigation of all missing student situations, confidential missing student contact should be provided or updated at: https://student.studentadmin.uconn.edu/psp/CSPR/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/CC_PORTFOLIO.SS_CC_EMERG_CNTCT.GBL.

If a member of the university community has reason to believe that any student is missing they should immediately contact UConn Police at 860-486-4800.

In missing persons cases, time is of the essence. Hence, we urge the community to contact UConn Police immediately upon suspicion that an individual is missing. The UConn Police Department is committed to begin an investigation upon the first report.

The UConn Police department will initiate formal investigation or contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

UConn Police will communicate and collaborate as appropriate with one or both of the following departments:

Dean of Students Office at (860) 486-3426
Residential Life Staff at (860) 486-9000

Within 24 hours of the determination that a residential student is a missing person, UConn Police will:

Notify the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction, if other than UConn Police;
Notify the student’s designated missing person contact;
If the student is under the age of 18 years and is not emancipated, notify the student’s custodial parent or guardian

However, if the student is under 18 and is not an emancipated individual, UConn Police will notify the student parent or guardian as well as any other designated missing person contact.

Credit Hour

Posted on August 22, 2012February 6, 2024 by

Title:	Credit Hour
Policy Owner:	Office of the Provost
Applies to:	Students
Campus Applicability:	All Campuses, including UConn Health
Effective Date:	August 15, 2012
For More Information, Contact	Office of the Provost
Contact Information:	(860) 486-4037
Official Website:	http://provost.uconn.edu/

The University of Connecticut, as mandated by the U.S. Department of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and following Federal regulation, defines a credit hour as an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutional established equivalence that reasonably approximates not less than –

(1) One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out of class student work each week for one semester or the equivalent number of hours of instructional and out of class work for shorter sessions (e.g. summer); or

(2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

Instruction and out of class work increase commensurately, for courses consisting of two, three, four, five or more credit hours.

Policy Created: August 15, 2012 (Approved by President’s Cabinet)

Parking and Vehicle Policy

Posted on August 21, 2012May 29, 2025 by Brandon Murray

Title:	Parking and Vehicle Policy
Policy Owner:	Facilities Operations – Logistics
Applies to:	Workforce Members, Students, Visitors
Campus Applicability:	All UConn Campuses, except UConn Health
Approval Date:	May 29, 2025
Effective Date:	May 29, 2025
For More Information, Contact	Parking Services
Contact Information:	parkingservices@uconn.edu
Official Website:	https://park.uconn.edu/

BACKGROUND

The University of Connecticut (“UConn”) is authorized by state law^[1] to promulgate rules and regulations concerning the parking and operation of all Motor Vehicles on UConn campuses, which include its Main Campus (Storrs), its Law School (Hartford), and each of its Regional Campuses.

Facilities Operations has overall supervisory responsibility for parking and Motor Vehicle operations at UConn Storrs, UConn Law School, and Regional Campuses. UConn Parking Services, a subdivision of Logistics, is designated to enforce these rules and regulations.

PURPOSE

To establish a framework for the allocation, regulation, and enforcement of parking and vehicle use across UConn campuses, ensuring equitable access, safety, and alignment with the University’s operational needs and mission.

APPLIES TO

Workforce members, students, and visitors on the UConn Storrs, UConn Law School, and Regional Campuses.

DEFINITIONS

Bicycle: Any wheeled vehicle that is not self-propelled and is designed to be pedaled by the rider.

Employee, Regular Payroll: UConn employees who receive UConn bi-weekly paychecks created during its regularly scheduled payroll processes and who are, therefore, eligible for pre-tax Parking Permit fee deductions and the annual extension of preexisting permit parking privileges.

Employee, Special Payroll: UConn employees whose employment periods are part-time, seasonal, or contractually limited.

Hand/Stair Rail: Any railing intended to provide physical support to a pedestrian.

Immobilization: Restricting the vehicle’s use by detaining it at the point of infraction with a UConn locking device.

Impoundment: Removing the owner’s lock, transporting the vehicle to a UConn facility and detaining it.

Motor Vehicle: A motorized conveyance designed for transportation, including but not limited to cars, trucks, motorcycles, motorbikes, motor scooters, and mopeds. Motor Vehicles are classified into the following categories based on their design, engine capacity, and/or Connecticut state law and regulatory requirements:

Motorcycle: A Motor Vehicle with no more than three wheels in contact with the ground, designed with a saddle or seat for the rider or a platform for standing. Motorcycles may not be operated on sidewalks under state law. This includes:
- Motor scooters with an engine capacity greater than 50 cubic centimeters (cc), which are classified as motorcycles under Connecticut state law and require registration and a valid motorcycle license for operation on public roadways.
- Bicycles with an attached motor, except those classified as mopeds (bicycles with a helper motor).
Motorized Personal Transportation Vehicle (MPTV): A vehicle or device used for human transport that does not require a license to operate and is propelled by a fuel- or battery-driven motor. This includes:
- Electric bicycles
- Electric skateboards
- Hoverboards
- Self-balancing electric scooters
- Gasoline-powered scooters
- Mopeds (bicycles with a helper motor)
  - A moped is a bicycle equipped with a helper motor with the following characteristics:
    - Engine capacity of less than 50 cubic centimeters (cc)
    - Not exceeding two brake horsepower
    - Maximum speed of 30 mph with automatic transmission
    - Not subject to registration, but operators must have a valid motorcycle license to ride on public roadways.
Motor Scooter: A subset of vehicle under MPTVs or Motorcycles, depending on engine size:
- Scooters with an engine capacity of less than 50 cc are classified as “bicycles with a helper motor” (mopeds).
- Scooters with an engine capacity greater than 50 cc are classified as motorcycles under state law, requiring registration and a motorcycle license for operation on public roadways.

Parking Citation (‘Citation’): The written documentation of a violated parking regulation; any associated parking fine(s) will remain due until it is either paid or an appeal is upheld.

Parking Permit (‘Permit’): UConn Parking Permits authorize parking by the permit holder on designated areas of UConn campuses, with some restrictions. Permits are available for online purchase year-round by UConn employees and students.

Public Safety Equipment: Any system or resource necessary for the prevention of and protection from events that could endanger the safety of the public from significant danger, injury/harm, or damage, such as crimes or disasters. For example, fire hydrants and blue light emergency phones.

POLICY STATEMENT

The operation and parking of a Motor Vehicle on UConn campuses is a privilege granted by UConn. All individuals who operate or park a Motor Vehicle on UConn campuses must comply with applicable state and federal laws, as well as UConn policies. All vehicles, including Bicycles, skateboards, and MPTVs, must be operated in a manner that does not endanger pedestrians or obstruct pathways.

The University reserves the right to restrict or regulate any transportation device that poses a safety hazard.

Parking Permits

Parking on UConn campuses, including Motorcycles, Mopeds, and Motor Scooters, requires a valid Parking Permit. MPTVs do not require Parking Permits but they are subject to all vehicle and traffic laws on UConn campuses.

All workforce members and students who park on UConn campuses must register their vehicles with UConn Parking Services and display a valid UConn Parking Permit when parked on campus. Parking Permits are valid for the permit holder only as Parking Permits are not transferable. A Parking Permit grants the holder the opportunity to park within designated area(s), but it does not guarantee the availability of a parking space. Not finding a space in a preferred lot is not a valid reason for violating parking policy or regulations.

Students enrolled at institutions other than UConn are considered visitors and must use designated visitor parking for a fee. UConn students employed by UConn are NOT eligible for the purchase of employee Parking Permits.

Affiliated individuals who park on UConn campuses are required to purchase an Area 2 Parking Permit to be authorized to park.

Parking Services is not authorized to issue temporary state handicap parking placards.

UConn Parking Permit holders are responsible for keeping their vehicle information up to date. Any changes to vehicle registration must be reported to Parking Services immediately.

Parking Services reserves the right to revoke a Parking Permit and its associated privileges before its expiration.

Restricted Parking

Parking of any vehicle, including Bicycles, is strictly prohibited in the following areas unless explicitly designated:

Sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and crosswalks or anywhere that obstructs or negatively impacts pedestrian movement
Alleyways, fire lanes, driveways, loading zones, ADA parking transfer zones
Within 10 feet of fire hydrants or Public Safety Equipment
Adjacent to UConn buildings
Inside buildings, under overhangs, or in breezeways
Secured to unauthorized structures (e.g., trees, Hand/Stair Rails, bollards, fences, signposts, or Public Safety Equipment)
Any location or manner that creates, or has potential to create, a public safety hazard such as blocking or encumbering a building entrance or exit

Additionally:

Bicycles must be parked in designated Bicycle racks.
Overnight parking, not specifically authorized by University Permit privileges, posted signage, or written communication from Parking Services is prohibited.
Severe weather may require UConn to modify or suspend normal parking operations. Vehicles that impede snow removal will be ticketed by UConn Parking Services and/or towed.
Vehicles abandoned or otherwise parked for an extended period in an inoperable or neglected condition may be impounded without notice by Parking Services, at the owner’s risk and expense.

Event parking may require temporary redirection of Permit holders to alternate parking locations. Permit holders must comply with posted signage or instructions from Parking Services regarding event-related parking adjustments.

Parking Citations

Failure to display a valid Parking Permit or comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies may result in Parking Citations, towing, or revocation of parking privileges. The registered owner of the cited Motor Vehicle is responsible for the payment of the associated fines.
Unpaid Parking Citations after 14 days are considered delinquent, accrue late fees, and cannot be appealed.
Unauthorized vehicles in restricted areas may be impounded at the owner’s expense.

ENFORCEMENT

Parking rules and regulations are enforced year-round, including during academic recesses. University Permit parking privileges are strictly enforced in most surface lots between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, unless otherwise posted. Parking garages are enforced 24/7 year-round. Although Permits are not required in most employee and student commuter lots after 5 PM, they are required in all resident and apartment lots and in other restricted locations 24/7.

Violations of this policy or 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

Parking Permits

See Parking Services/Permits for specific Parking Permit information.

Employees

Employee Parking Permits are available for purchase throughout the year. See: Employee Permit Parking information.

New UConn Regular and Special Payroll Employees may register and purchase their UConn Parking Permits online or may apply for and purchase their Parking Permits at the Parking Services Office in Storrs.
Only Regular Payroll Employees are eligible for payroll-deducted Permits.

Special payroll Employees must pay for their Parking Permits upfront using a credit/debit card, check, or money order.

Renewal of Permits

The parking privileges of Regular Payroll UConn Employees are automatically extended from one Permit year to the next. Those who secure their parking privileges using payroll deductions will be given the opportunity to discontinue their deductions. Special payroll Employees must manually renew their Parking Permit if they continue working at UConn in subsequent semesters. Permits purchased using check, money order or credit/debit card can be cancelled through Parking Services for refunds according to the prorated refund schedule.

Students

Permit types and eligibility are based on academic credit hours and housing status. Parking Permits are available for students living off campus (commuter); on campus (resident); or teaching assistants/graduate assistants (GA/TA). UConn annual student Parking Permits remain valid from the start of the fall semester to the end of summer recess.

See: Student Parking Permit Product and Sales Information for the Storrs and Regional campuses.

See: Resident Parking Permits Rates, Types, & Eligibility.

Resident Student Permits: Students with 54 or more earned academic credits assigned UConn housing on the Storrs or Regional campuses are eligible to purchase a Resident Parking Permit.
Exceptions to 54 Credit Rule for Resident Students: Exceptions for resident students with fewer than 54 credits are limited to medical needs or life events that require a resident student to have a car on campus. Documentation may be required, and parking is typically restricted to Lot J or other perimeter lots. Off-campus employment obligations do not qualify for an exemption from the 54-earned-credit-hour prerequisite.
Commuter Student Permits: All Commuter students are eligible to purchase available Commuter Parking Permits.
Student Carpool Permits: Only commuter students are eligible to purchase Carpool Permits.

Renewal of Permits

Students must renew Parking Permits each academic year if they plan to park on campus. To cancel a Permit, students must notify Parking Services, and if eligible, they may receive a prorated refund based on UConn’s refund schedule.

Visitors

Visitors can make their own parking arrangements on all UConn campuses. On the Storrs campus, hourly self-pay parking is also available in the North and South parking garages.

For all campuses, see: Guest and Visitor Parking.

Accessible Accommodations and Special Requests

Parking Services’ staff are available to discuss on-campus travel and parking accommodation for those with special circumstances at (860) 486-4930.

Connecticut residents may visit the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website to learn more about the availability and privileges associated with Connecticut’s temporary handicap parking placards.

For Employees

UConn Faculty and Staff with state-issued handicap placards can apply for a UConn Parking Permit and use ADA compliant spaces within their selected Permit-type area. See: UConn Accessible Parking for complete Accessible Parking information.

For Students

Any UConn Resident student requesting to purchase a Parking Permit based on a documented disability should register with the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) and follow the procedures for requesting accommodations. See: UConn Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD).

Parking Citations & Appeals

Parking Citations & Fines

Payment of UConn Parking Citations can be made online, by mail, or in person at Parking Services. Acceptable payment methods include check, credit/debit card, or money order made out to the “University of Connecticut.”

See: Paying a Ticket.

See: Parking Citation Appeal Processes and associated forms.

Parking Citations must be paid within 14 calendar days of issuance. Payment methods include:

Online: via the Parking Services website.
By mail: with check or money order payable to “University of Connecticut.”
In person: at the Parking Services Office.

Unpaid Citations after 14 days are delinquent and subject to late fees. Delinquent Citations cannot be appealed. UConn may send Citations that are delinquent for six months or more to a collection agency. Unpaid student Citations may be posted to student fee bills. All those with delinquent Parking Citation fees will be sent up to three notifications of payment.

Two weeks following the issuance of the third payment notification, the revocation of the payee’s UConn parking privileges may occur. If a Permit is revoked, a refund of the remaining value of the Permit may be considered.

UConn may forward any Parking Citation fees delinquent for six months or more to a collection agency. The overdue Parking Citation fees of UConn students can be posted to their student fee bills for payment.

See: Paying a Ticket for full payment details.

How to Appeal a Parking Citation

Appeals must be submitted in writing within 14 calendar days of Citation issuance. Appeal methods Appeals may be submitted online or via the submission of a preprinted paper form, available for online download and at the Parking Services (Storrs) office. Parking Citation appeals are either “granted” or “denied”. If granted, no payment is due. If denied, payment must be made within 14 days to avoid a late fee.

If an appeal is denied, payment must be made within 14 days to avoid late fees. An appellant may request a verbal appeal only if new facts were omitted from the original appeal.

The verbal appeal process may be initiated by phone at (860) 486-4930.

See: Citation Appeals | Parking Services

Towing and Impoundment

Private towing contractors complete tows initiated by UConn. Any towing or storage fees must be paid directly to the towing contractor.

All impounded Motor Scooters will be stored within a Parking Services facility until claimed by their owners or disposed of by UConn through not-for-profit donation.

A Bicycle parked or operated in violation of these regulations may be impounded. UConn will not compensate the owner of the Bicycle for the cost of any lock (or other security device) that is cut or otherwise damaged during the Impoundment process.

Violations of any Bicycle or traffic regulation may result in:

criminal charges
Impoundment of the Bicycle
the assessment of fines

How To Claim an Impounded Bicycle

Proof of ownership is required before UConn will release an impounded Bicycle to a claimant. When Bicycles are impounded, they are relocated to a secure Parking Services impound facility. See: Reclaim an Impounded Bicycle.

Event Parking

Special event rates are typically charged during the four (4) hours that immediately precede the start of an event.

Event Coordinators must inform Parking Services two (2) weeks in advance of any event for which five (5) or more vehicles will be parked on UConn campuses to ensure that appropriate parking arrangements can be made.

See: Event Parking Requests & Day Permits for more information on event parking.

Winter Storms and Emergencies

Parking updates for winter storms and other emergencies will be communicated via the UConn Alert System and/or the Parking Services website. When UConn declares a winter parking ban, parking will not be allowed on streets, roadways or in employee or commuter lots between the hours of 1:00am and 5:00am, unless otherwise noted. Winter storm parking plans and information are published seasonally on the Parking Services website.

For questions or more information, please contact:

UConn Parking Services
3 Discovery Drive; Unit 6199
Storrs, CT 06269-6199
Phone: 860-486-4930
https://www.park.uconn.edu

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: 08/08/2012 (Approved by the Board of Trustees)

Revisions:
07/11/2017 (Approved by the President’s Cabinet)
05/29/2025 (Approved by the Senior Policy Council and President)

[1] Connecticut General Statutes section 10a-139, Traffic regulations on the grounds of The University of Connecticut and The University of Connecticut Health Center. Disposition of fines. See also, OSTA No. 170-1411-01.

Working Alone Policy

Posted on July 30, 2012January 13, 2025 by Carone, Debbie

Title:	Working Alone Policy
Policy Owner:	Division of Environmental Health and Safety
Applies to:	University Students
Campus Applicability:	Storrs, Regionals, Law School
Effective Date:	January 2013
For More Information, Contact	Environmental Health and Safety
Contact Information:	(860) 486-3613
Official Website:	http://www.ehs.uconn.edu/

POLICY STATEMENT

No student is permitted to Work Alone in an Immediately Hazardous Environment.

REASON FOR POLICY

This policy has been developed to minimize the risk of serious injury while Working Alone with materials, equipment or in areas that could result in serious injury or an immediate life-threatening hazard.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students performing academic or research related work at the University of Connecticut Storrs, regional campuses and the Law School.

DEFINITIONS

Working Alone means an isolated student working with an immediately hazardous material, equipment or in an area that, if safety procedures fail, could reasonably result in incapacitation and serious life threatening injury for which immediate first aide assistance is not available.

Immediately Hazardous Environment describes any material, activity or circumstance that could cause instantaneous incapacitation rendering an individual unable to seek assistance. Examples include but are not limited to: potential exposure to poisonous chemicals and gases at a level approaching the IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life & Health); work with pyrophoric and explosive chemicals; work with pressurized chemical systems; entering confined spaces; work near high voltage equipment; work with power equipment that could pinch or grab body parts and/or clothing; etc.

Unit Managers are managers, supervisors, principle investigators, faculty, Department Heads and others who are responsible for assigning work to students that involve potential exposure to immediately hazardous environments.

Safety Content Expert is a safety professional from the UConn Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). EHS provides guidance to Unit Managers and their designees regarding the proper classification of campus activities as Immediately Hazardous or not; and provides safety information regarding proper procedures and personal protective equipment needed.

Direct Observation means the assigned second person is in line of sight or close hearing range with the individual working in an Immediately Hazardous Environment.

ENFORCEMENT

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Unit Managers are responsible for identifying the risks and conditions that may place a student in an Immediately Hazardous Environment. If unsure about a specific task or location, Unit Managers are advised to contact EHS to assist in recognizing/evaluating risks, and to help in developing appropriate hazard controls. The Unit Manager is also responsible to see that personnel are properly trained, proper procedures are in place, and that proper personal protective equipment is readily available and use is mandatory. This is documented by means of the Workplace Hazard Assessment form.

If the task/area is deemed a Working Alone situation, the Unit Manager must either:

a) Assign a second person for the duration of the immediately hazardous task or for work in immediately hazardous locations (confined spaces, elevated work area, etc.); or

b) Reschedule the work to a time when others are available to help monitor the welfare of the assigned student.

All personnel are responsible for notifying the Unit Managers of situations that present the possibility of a student Working Alone in an immediately hazardous environment.

Personnel assigned to keep watch must provide Direct Observation at all times while students are in an Immediately Hazardous Environment to prevent a Working Alone situation.

Students are directly responsible for adhering to all safety procedures, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and to be current in training requirements. Students shall not Work Alone in an area or on tasks that have been recognized as an Immediately Hazardous Environment.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) personnel shall, upon request, assist in identifying Immediately Hazardous Environments and Working Alone situations. EHS shall assist in the anticipation, recognition and evaluation of hazards and provide expertise in developing controls to prevent injuries to personnel. EHS will verify submitted area Workplace Hazard Assessment during routine inspections.

Recommended Safety Information Resources

Refer to the EH&S website for additional workplace safety requirements:

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Secure Web Application Development, Information Technology

Posted on June 21, 2012April 3, 2025 by Brandon Murray

Title:	Secure Web Application Development, Information Technology
Policy Owner:	Information Security Office
Applies to:	Students, Employees, Users
Campus Applicability:	Storrs and Regionals
Effective Date:	May 16, 2012
For More Information, Contact	Chief Information Security Officer
Contact Information:	(860) 486-8255
Official Website:	https://security.uconn.edu/

Departments will ensure that development, test, and production environments are separated. Confidential Data must not be used in the development or test environments.

Production application code shall not be modified directly without following an emergency protocol that is developed by the department, approved by the Data Steward, and includes post-emergency testing procedures.

Web servers that host multiple sites may not contain Confidential Data.

All test data and accounts shall be removed prior to systems becoming active in production.

The use of industry-standard encryption for data in transit is required for applications that process, store, or transmit Confidential Data.

Authentication must always be done over encrypted connections. University enterprise Central Authentication Service (CAS), Shibboleth, or Active Directory services must perform authentication for all applications that process, store, or transmit Confidential or Protected Data.

Change sentence to “Web application and transaction logging for applications that process, store, or transmit Confidential Data or Regulated Data must submit system-generated logs to the ITS Information Security Office. For more information please view UConn’s Logging Standard.

Departments implementing applications must retain records of security testing performed in accordance with this policy.

Policy Created: May 16, 2012

Security Awareness Training Policy, Information Technology

Posted on June 21, 2012September 10, 2021 by Brandon Murray

Title:	Security Awareness Training Policy, Information Technology
Policy Owner:	Information Technology Services / Chief Information Security Officer
Applies to:	All faculty, staff, student employees, and volunteers
Campus Applicability:	All campuses except UConn Health
Effective Date:	August 30, 2021
For More Information, Contact	UConn Information Security Office
Contact Information:	techsupport@uconn.edu or security@uconn.edu
Official Website:	https://security.uconn.edu/

PURPOSE

The Information Security Office (ISO) maintains an active Security Awareness Training program available to all faculty, staff, and student employees. This policy establishes the authority of the ISO to mandate Security Awareness training as needed and outlines the expectations for individuals and departments in assisting with ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of university systems, services, and data.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to all University faculty, staff, student employees, and volunteers who regularly interact with or have access to confidential or protected information within the university.

POLICY STATEMENT

While the Information Security Office maintains an active information security program, faculty and staff members’ knowledge of the threats and risks to the University’s systems and data is a critical component in helping to defend the University from attack.

The ISO maintains an Information Security Awareness program that supports University employees’ and students’ needs for regular training. Training on important information security topics is available or communicated in multiple ways including:

Online training systems with a variety of topics relevant to Information Security (available at https://security.uconn.edu/training)
Communications to targeted groups by email of ongoing or imminent threats
Postings on various web-based systems across the university (security.uconn.edu or techsupport.uconn.edu)
Availability of ISO staff for in-person discussions on information security

As part of their ongoing operations and employee development, all academic and administrative departments should identify opportunities to engage faculty, staff, and student employees in Security Awareness training annually. These opportunities may include those offerings from the ISO or a tailored program for specific threats against departments or systems, which may also be included in procedural manuals or scheduled as group training opportunities.

The ISO is authorized to mandate Security Awareness training. In some areas, Security Awareness training may be mandatory based on federal or industry regulations. Training for these programs must be coordinated with the ISO to ensure regulatory requirements are met.

ENFORCEMENT

Failure to comply with mandatory Security Awareness training, or to coordinate training with the ISO, may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the Student Code.

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

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

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

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

REFERENCES

Compliance Training Policy

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: May 16, 2012

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

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