The President and Senior Policy Council have approved the following policies this month:
New and Revised Policies in August 2024
August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024
The President and Senior Policy Council have approved the following policies this month:
Title: | Outdoor Activities Policy |
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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 |
To support a safe environment for the University community and our visitors and clarify the expectations, restrictions, and requirements related to the use of outdoor spaces, whether scheduled, unscheduled, active, or passive.
This policy applies to Students, Workforce Members and Visitors on the Storrs and Regional Campuses.
Jurisdiction: This policy applies to all outdoor facilities and spaces under the control of the University of Connecticut.
Outdoor activities are permitted on University property provided they are held in accordance with all University policies and procedures, and relevant laws and regulations. The University has the authority to ensure outdoor activities comply with the following requirements:
For more information for scheduling outdoor events and procedures related to this policy, visit the InForm website.
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 created: 08/20/2024 (Approved by the Senior Policy Council and President)
Title: | Fitness for Duty Policy |
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Policy Owner: | Human Resources |
Applies to: | Employees |
Campus Applicability: | Storrs and Regional Campuses |
Approval Date: | August 20, 2024 |
Effective Date: | August 21, 2024 |
For More Information, Contact: | Human Resources |
Contact Information: | (860) 486-3034 or hr@uconn.edu |
Official Website: | https://hr.uconn.edu/ |
The University is committed to providing a workplace that is conducive to a safe and healthy environment, supportive of our educational mission. Employees must be able to perform their job duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Employees who are not Fit for Duty may present a safety risk for themselves or others.
To ensure the health and safety of individuals in the University community and others with whom they have contact.
Fit for Duty: An employee is physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing their job responsibilities effectively and safely.
Fit for Duty Evaluation: A professional assessment of an employee’s physical, mental, and/or emotional capacities carried out by a licensed Health Care Evaluator to determine whether the employee is physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing their duties. This may include a “functional capacity evaluation” (FCE), which is a set of tests, practices, and/or observations that are combined to determine the employee’s ability to safely perform the physical and other demands of their specific job.
Health Care Evaluator: An independent, licensed, health care provider with appropriate expertise to conduct a Fitness for Duty Evaluation.
The University may conduct a Fit for Duty Evaluation with an independent, licensed Health Care Evaluator, where such an exam is job-related and consistent with business needs. This includes, but is not limited to, situations where an employee:
This policy is not a substitute for the University’s policies and protocols regarding sick or medical leave requests, workers’ compensation claims, or reasonable accommodations and may be in addition to benefits processing, as legally and/or contractually permitted. It also is not a substitute for other University policies or procedures related to discipline, performance management, or prevention of violence in the workplace; nor is it a substitute for any requirements or regulations under the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council or Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-291e, as may be amended from time to time, or other licensing boards.
Employee and Supervisor Responsibilities:
Employees:
Supervisors:
Fit for Duty Evaluation:
Return to Work:
Confidentiality:
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.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP Phone: (860) 679-2877, CT toll-free: 800-852-4392
Web: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-assistance-program/
Provides confidential assessment and referrals for employees seeking assistance in dealing with alcohol and substance misuse.
If there is no emergency or imminent threat, employee concerns should be reported to Human Resources via laborrelations@uconn.edu.
If there is an imminent threat or an emergency situation, the University of Connecticut Police Department (UCPD) should be contacted immediately by dialing 911.
Policy created: 08/20/2024 (Approved by Senior Policy Council and the President)
August 7, 2024
Title: | Malign Foreign Talent Program Participation Policy |
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Policy Owner: | Office of the Vice President for Research, Research Security Services |
Applies to: | Covered Individuals, as defined |
Campus Applicability: | All Campuses, including UConn Health |
Approval Date: | August 6, 2024 |
Effective Date: | August 7, 2024 |
For More Information, Contact: | Director, OVPR Research Security Services Director, Sponsored Program Services |
Contact Information: | 860-486-3622 (Storrs and Regional Campuses) 860-679-4040 (UConn Health) |
Official Website: | https://ovpr.uconn.edu (Storrs and Regional Campuses) https://ovpr.uchc.edu (UConn Health) |
To maintain the integrity of research conducted at or under the auspices of UConn and UConn Health. This policy establishes the University’s compliance framework for researchers to comply with the requirements set forth in section 10632 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (42 U.S.C. 19232) related to participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs.
This policy applies to Covered Individuals working on Federally Funded Research administered through or otherwise conducted under the auspices of the Covered Individual’s University affiliation, appointment, or employment.
Covered Individual: An individual who— (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal Research Agency; and (B) is designated as a Covered Individual by the Federal Research Agency concerned. Covered Individuals may be named on the Federally Funded Research Award.
Federally Funded Research: Any research for which a grant, contract, or other agreement with any federal government agency exists, including but not limited to, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Public Health Service, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation.
Federal Research Agency: Any agency of the U.S. federal government that provides funding for research, including but not limited to, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Public Health Service, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation.
Foreign Country of Concern: A country that the U.S. federal government has designated under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 as a country whose government has engaged in or tolerated “particularly severe violations of religious freedom.” The list of Countries of Concern is maintained by the Department of State and is updated annually.
Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP): A talent program requiring one or more problematic actions and having problematic sponsorship (CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, 42 U.S.C. § 19232). A detailed approach to the definition is available here.
In accordance with section 10632 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which prohibits Federal Research Agencies from making awards to individuals who are party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program, Covered Individuals listed in a Federally Funded Research award, contract or in a proposal for federal funding, whether directly or through a subaward, are prohibited from participating in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program. The University of Connecticut continues to support and encourage openness in research and international collaborations that do not take the form of a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.
UConn Certification
Sponsored Programs must certify that all Covered Individuals on proposals submitted to a Federal Research Agency have been made aware of the requirements under section 10632 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 related to Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs and are in compliance with those requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Principal Investigator of a Federally Funded Research award will ensure all Covered Individuals on the award understand their responsibilities under this policy and will report any concerns to Research Security Services for review.
Covered Individuals: Each Covered Individual listed in a proposal for a research award from a Federal Sponsor must certify as part of the proposal submission that they are not currently participating in, nor will they participate in, a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program. Upon receipt of the award, such certification must be renewed annually for the duration of the award.
OVPR Conflict of Interest (COI) Service: Will collect COI reporting forms from Covered Individuals
Office of the General Counsel: Will advise Research Security Services with the review of activities that may be considered Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs.
Faculty Consulting Offices: Will review consulting requests for involvement in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program and will facilitate the review of any requests of activities occurring in or with an entity of a maligned foreign country in coordination with Research Security Services
Research Security Services: Will review activities that may be considered Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs in coordination with all relevant offices.
Sponsored Program Services: Will collect certifications from Covered Individuals on a per-proposal basis and for funded awards confirm on an annual basis and will certify to Federal Agencies that this policy exists and, if required, that Covered Individuals are compliant with this policy.
Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the University of Connecticut Student Code.
Participation in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program will prevent a Covered Individual from participating in a Federally Funded Research award. Covered Individuals who participate in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program after commencing work on Federally Funded Research will be removed from Federally Funded Research.
CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, 42 U.S.C. § 19232
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