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Copyright Compliance Guidelines

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

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

UCL copyright compliance guidelines for Reserve Services are based on:

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

Guidelines for Reserve Services/WebCT Environments

What can I put on Reserve?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Libraries will purchase books that are required for Reserve.

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

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

What is not permitted for Reserve?

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

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

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

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

Below are known leases that do allow Reserve use:

  • InfoTrac
  • ABI Inform
  • JSTOR

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

 

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

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

Reserve Services contacts for permissions as outlined above:

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

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

Confidentiality of Library Patron Records

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

REASON FOR THE POLICY

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

APPLIES TO

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

POLICY STATEMENT

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

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

ENFORCEMENT

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

PROCEDURE

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

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

Circulation Policies, University Borrowers

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Title: Circulation Policies, University Borrowers
Policy Owner: University Libraries, Access Services
Applies to: Faculty, Staff, Students, Others
Campus Applicability:  Storrs and the 5 Regional Campuses
Effective Date: December 2, 2003
For More Information, Contact Library Circulation Desk
Contact Information: (860) 486-2518
Official Website: http://www.lib.uconn.edu/

PURPOSE

Describes the terms of library borrowing privileges for University borrowers.

APPLICABILITY

UConn faculty, staff, retirees, graduate and undergraduate students, and visiting scholars

YOUR ID CARD

A University ID or a library-issued Borrower ID is required to borrow books and to place recalls or holds.  Use of the ID indicates your agreement to observe library policies, which are designed to serve all users generously and equitably.  The ID is not transferable.  Please notify Circulation immediately if you lose your ID so we can block use by others.  University IDs and library-issued Borrower IDs may be replaced for a fee.

LOAN PERIODS

Faculty/Graduate Students/Staff/Retirees/Visiting Scholars: 90-day Loan

Undergraduate Students/Affiliates/Community Borrowers: 30-day Loan

RENEWALS

90-day Loans: renewable three times unless requested by another borrower.

30-day Loans: renewable twice unless requested by another borrower.

Renew online (via HOMER) or at the library.

RECALLING A BOOK

Recalling a book that is charged out is a service available only to UConn faculty, students, retirees, staff and affiliates of the University.  It is very important that recalled books be returned promptly.  Borrowers who are temporarily unable to respond to recall notices should make prior arrangements with Circulation.

PLACING A HOLD ON A BOOK

Any borrower may request that a circulating book be held for him or her when it is returned.

NOTICES

Reminder email notices are sent to all University borrowers alerting them that items are coming due and need to be returned or renewed.

SUSPENSION OF BORROWING PRIVILEGES

Privileges are automatically suspended when a borrower:

Has one overdue recalled book

Has reached the charged book limit:

300 books (UConn faculty/graduate students/honors undergraduate students)

150 books (All other UConn undergraduate students/staff/retirees/affiliates)

25 books (All other borrower categories)

Has an expired record

A suspension is lifted automatically when the condition causing it is rectified.

FINE RATES

Long overdue book (28 days or more overdue): $15 late return/billing fee (non refundable)

Overdue recalled book $5.00 a day/item; maximum of $50.

REPLACEMENT CHARGE

Long overdue books are billed at $95 per item plus a $15 nonrefundable late return/billing fee.  The $95 replacement cost is refundable, if the item is returned within one year of the billing date.

PAYMENT OF CHARGES

Bills for library charges are issued by and paid at the University Bursar’s Office (Wilbur Cross Building, Unit 4100, 486-4830).  Payments may be made in person during regular business hours or by mail.  Checks are payable to the University of Connecticut. No payments are accepted at the library.  Library charges for students appear on the next semester’s fee bill.  Charges must be paid in full before registration is permitted and official transcripts can be issued.

ADDRESS

All library circulation notices are distributed via email.  If you use an email address other than your University email address, you need to forward your UConn email to your non-University email address.  You may do this at: http://netid.uconn.edu If you need assistance, please call Circulation at 486-2518.

RETURNING BOOKS

Please return books to the Main Circulation Desk and, in the case of recalled books, directly to the staff person at that Desk.  When the library is closed, books may be left in the depository slots at the North and South entrances.  Return receipts are available upon request.

For more information about Babbidge circulation policy please contact Circulation Services:

Homer Babbidge Library
Access Services/Circulation U-1005C
369 Fairfield Road
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269-1005

Phone: (860) 486-2518
Fax: (860) 486-5636
Email: askcirc@libstaff.lib.uconn.edu

Assignment of Textbooks and Other Intellectual Property

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

Background and reasons for the Policy:

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

Purpose of Policy:

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

Expected Institutional Outcome:

Compliance with the Code of Ethics

Applicability of Policy:

All Faculty

Policy Statement:

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

Policy Implementation Guidelines:

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

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

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

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

PURPOSE 

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

APPLIES TO 

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

POLICY STATEMENT  

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

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

ENFORCEMENT 

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

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

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

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

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

POLICY HISTORY 

Policy created: 08/2008   

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

Use of Official Email Lists

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

 

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

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

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

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

Definitions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

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

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

Enforcement and Review:

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

UConn Web Policy

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Title: UConn Web Policy
Policy Owner: Information Technology Services
Applies to: Faculty, Staff, Students
Campus Applicability: All departments at all campuses except UConn Health
Effective Date: February 24, 2009
For More Information, Contact ITS
Contact Information: (860) 486-4357
Official Website: https://its.uconn.edu/

 

Background and Reason for the Policy: The University of Connecticut’s World Wide Web presence is increasingly an important method for communicating with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends of the University. As the role of the Web expands, it is essential that there be clear guidelines regarding the creation and maintenance of University websites.

Creativity and diversity are important components of an academic community – however, through the establishment of an identity program in 1998, the University of Connecticut has made a significant commitment to its existence and image as “one university.”

Purpose of Policy: The purpose of this policy is to provide clarification of standards, consistent with Federal, State and University laws and policies, for displaying information on any official University website that is accessed or pointed to through the main University website.

Expected Institutional Outcome:Adherence to this policy will result in a University web presence that provides important University information for effectively communicating with varied audiences while providing a consistent University image and remaining in compliance with Federal, State and University laws and policies.

Applicability of Policy: This policy applies to all developers of University of Connecticut web pages

Definitions:

University website: The University website comprises the main University website (www.uconn.edu) and the publicly-accessible homepages and websites of departments, offices, and other units of the University.

Main University website: The main University website is located at www.uconn.edu and is managed by University Communications.

Official University websites: Official University of Connecticut websites are those that have been sponsored by the University of Connecticut, whether they are stored on the University’s central server or on a University distributed server.

Official University webpages: Official University of Connecticut webpages are those that have been created by the University, its campuses, colleges, schools, departments or other administrative units, for University business. Official University webpages clearly convey a relationship to the entire University and support and advance the University’s mission.

Unofficial websites: Websites that are hosted but not sponsored by the University of Connecticut. The University of Connecticut does not endorse, regulate or maintain the contents of these sites, nor does it accept responsibility for the information contained in these websites.

Unofficial webpages: Individual webpages created by faculty, staff, students or student organizations. The University of Connecticut does not endorse, regulate or maintain the contents of these pages, nor does it accept responsibility for the information contained in these webpages.

Please see the links below for policies that complement the University of Connecticut Website Policy:

Electronic Privacy and Disclaimer Notice

Web Site Accessibility

Policy Statement: The rights of academic freedom and freedom of expression apply to the University website. However, all Official University websites must adhere to all applicable Federal and State statutes and University policies, including the University’s Acceptable Use policy.

Per a March, 2007 directive by the President’s Office, all Official University webpages must adhere to University Web Standards developed in collaboration by University Communications and ITS.  These standards, as well as technical resources, are defined at the WebTools website.  In addition, all Official University webpages must clearly convey a relationship to the entire University and adhere to the University Logos and Graphic Standards.

The University Web Standards do not apply to password-protected University web applications.

Responsibilities:

The Chief Information Officer has overall responsibility for this policy.

University Communications is responsible for overseeing the content and design of the main University website and for maintaining and publishing the University Web Standards.

The University’s webmanager in the Office of University Communications is responsible for approving all links to the main University website based upon the linked site’s adherence to this policy.

A department head or equivalent administrator will be considered the “owner” of a unit’s website and will be responsible for the overall function of the information it contains and for the adherence of its website to this policy.

A technical contact (webmaster, webmanager or site administrator) must be appointed by the website owner to maintain the website and its data. This technical contact will be the unit’s website administrator. The functions of the website administrator include:

  • Adhering to University website policies and regulations, along with any additional department policies and procedures;
  • Keeping the website consistently on-line and available to users;
  • Implementing and maintaining the website software and the hardware, if maintaining their own server, including providing security for and integrity of the data; and
  • Staying informed with respect to changes to website policies and University Web Standards.

Deans, directors and department heads may, at their discretion, permit individuals from their unit to display personal home pages through the department’s home page. However, if a personal website is found to be in violation of University or other appropriate policies, regulations or laws, the link from the department’s website may be removed until the issue is addressed.

Enforcement and Review:

The University reserves the right to deny publication or to remove from display any information that is considered inconsistent with published policies and practices.

Requests for exemption to this policy should be directed to University Communications, accompanied by written justification for the exemption request.

This policy and the University Web Standards will be reviewed on a bi-annual basis.

Special Payroll Policy

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Title: Special Payroll Policy
Policy Owner: Board of Trustees
Applies to: Faculty, Staff, Students
Campus Applicability:  Storrs and Regional Campuses
Effective Date: December 7, 2007
For More Information, Contact Human Resources
Contact Information: (860) 486-3034
Official Website: http://www.hr.uconn.edu/

Background and reasons for the policy:  The University of Connecticut requires the use of project based, seasonal, durational as well as temporary professional personnel to meet University staffing needs such as instructional and research support, athletic and theatrical program activities, limited assignment managerial support as well as support for grant and research projects and community organizations engaged in activities with the University.

Purpose: To clarify the statutory framework within which the University hires such staff and to provide appropriate guidelines for the use of such services.

Expected Institutional Outcome: This policy will support statutorily compliant access to instiutionally necessary staffing resources and expedite staffing of project based, seasonal, durational and temporary professional assignments.

Applicability of Policy: This policy applies to the hiring of project based, seasonal, durational and temporary professional personnel services at the Storrs and regional campuses.  Positions appropriate to established collective bargaining units are not to be placed on the Special Payroll.

Policy Statement: Pursuant to CGS 10a-20 and 10a-108, authorized hiring officers may appoint temporary, short term, project based, seasonal, durational and professional staff to meet staffing needs associated with university programs and activities.  Appointees to the Special Payroll do not receive benefits, although professional employees hired pursuant to CGS 10a-20 may purchase medical coverage at group rates under CGS 5-259c.  Positions appropriate to established collective bargaining units are not to be placed on the Special Payroll.

 

Approved by the Board of Trustees: December 7, 2007

Outdoor Amplified and Projected Sound Policy

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

PURPOSE

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

APPLIES TO

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

EXCLUSIONS

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

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

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

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

DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

Venue: Any location where an event takes place.

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

POLICY STATEMENT

1. Outdoor Amplified and Projected Sound Conditions

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

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

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

2. Additional Conditions:

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

3. Special Permissions

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

    4. Restrictions

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

    PROCEDURES

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

    ENFORCEMENT

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

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

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

    POLICY HISTORY

    Policy created: 02/11/2002

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

    Restrictions of Publication Rights and Foreign Nationals in Sponsored Research Contracts

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    Title: Restrictions of Publication Rights and Foreign Nationals in Sponsored Research Contracts
    Policy Owner: Vice President for Research and Graduate Faculty Council Executive Committee
    Applies to: Faculty, Staff, Students, Others
    Campus Applicability:
    Effective Date:  April 6, 2004
    For More Information, Contact Sponsored Program Services
    Contact Information:  (860) 486-3619
    Official Website: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/services/sps/proposals/

     

     

    INTRODUCTION

    This policy outlines the conditions under which UConn can accept restrictions on publication rights and foreign nationals in sponsored research contracts.  This policy is necessary because federal export control regulations (including International Traffic in Arms Regulations – ITAR) severely restricts all publication by PIs and carries severe sanctions.  Under these regulations federal agencies can withhold the right to publish, including a thesis.  Accordingly, the policy’s goal is to safeguard graduate students’ progress towards graduation while allowing them to gain valuable experience working on such sponsored research projects.

    KEY ELEMENTS OF THE POLICY

    A grant with restrictions on foreign nationals and publication rights can be accepted only if the following conditions are met:

    1)      The Principal Investigator (P.I.) must show that graduate students will not be employed on the project for more than 6 months.  This determination will be made on a case-by-case basis and is not automatic.  Six months is the maximum appointment to be considered.  Furthermore, in the future similar work should be done by a technician or post-doc.

    2)      The student must understand that the work cannot be part of his/her thesis because of the restrictions.  In addition, it is important that the student or post-doc understands that he/she cannot discuss the research with others in the lab and cannot allow anyone (besides the P.I.) access to the research data.   This information will be conveyed to each student and post-doc in a letter provided by the P.I.

    3)      The P.I. must outline procedures to guarantee in writing that no other employee in the lab will have access to the data.  The PI must also guarantee that the work and resulting data will not be discussed in group meetings.

    4)      The P.I., as well as each graduate student and post-doc, must sign the statements described in Sections 2 and 3 of this Policy.  OSP must get a signed copy of each statement before funds are released.

    5)      The P.I. must be informed by OSP that the consequences of federal oversight on contracts with these restrictions can be severe, both for the individual and the institution.  The procedures outlined in this Policy are designed to protect him/her.

    6)      The Associate Vice Provost may meet with the affected graduate student to ensure that he/she understands the Policy.