UConn’s NAGPRA Procedure

April 24, 2019

University of Connecticut NAGPRA Procedures:

The Provost will designate one or more persons at the University to help administer the University’s compliance obligations under NAGPRA. That person(s) is referred to as the “NAGPRA Coordinator(s)” for purposes of these procedures. The NAGPRA Coordinator will be responsible for working in close consultation with lineal descendants and Native American and Native Hawaiian organizations in identifying any Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony that are maintained by the University, and on determinations of cultural affiliation and repatriation of Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony, that are part of the University’s collections.

NAGPRA Review Group

The Provost will establish a NAGPRA review group to assist the NAGPRA Coordinator in the administration of the University’s compliance obligations under NAGPRA and to report recommendations on cultural affiliation and repatriation to the Provost. This review group will be chaired by an appointee designated by the Provost and will include the State Archaeologist, members from the Department of Anthropology and the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and other offices at the University who maintain human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony. The representatives of the review committee will be responsible for communicating and involving the departments, museums and other University offices they represent on matters relating to the University’s compliance obligations under NAGPRA.

Use of Human Remains in Teaching and Research

The NAGPRA review group must be notified of any teaching or research being conducted at the University or by faculty or staff from the University that involves the use of Native American or Native Hawaiian human remains.

NAGPRA Collections

The NAGPRA Coordinator will work with the NAGPRA review group and departments, museums and other University offices to help maintain a centralized record of all Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony maintained by the University, such record will include the location(s) of the relevant items and any NAGPRA-related reports or communications relating to such items.

NAGPRA Reporting & Process Initiation

The NAGPRA Coordinator will inform the NAGPRA review group and the Provost upon becoming aware of any Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains and cultural items maintained by the University that were not previously reported under NAGPRA. The NAGPRA Coordinator will initiate a NAGPRA process for any Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains and cultural items maintained by the University. This will include consulting with lineal descendants and Native American and Native Hawaiian organizations prior to making any recommendation as to cultural affiliation or repatriation. The NAGPRA Coordinator must consult with the NAGPRA review group and the Provost’s office prior to completing a summary or inventory under NAGPRA.

Cultural Affiliation Recommendations

The NAGPRA Coordinator will make a proposed recommendation of cultural affiliation, when appropriate, for any Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony maintained by the University to the NAGPRA review group. The NAGPRA review group will review and evaluate such recommendations.

The chair of the NAGPRA review group will submit a proposed recommendation of cultural affiliation, reflecting the initial recommendation provided by the NAGPRA Coordinator and the comments of the NAGPRA review group, to the Provost. The Provost is the only University official authorized to make determinations of cultural affiliation under NAGPRA with respect to Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony maintained by the University.

Repatriation Recommendations

The NAGPRA Coordinator will be responsible for identifying appropriate claimant(s) and making a proposed recommendation of repatriation, when appropriate, for any Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony maintained by the University to the NAGPRA review group. The NAGPRA review group will review and evaluate such recommendations.

The chair of the NAGPRA review group will submit a proposed recommendation of repatriation, reflecting the initial recommendation provided by the NAGPRA Coordinator and the comments of the NAGPRA review group, to the Provost. The Provost is the only University official authorized to make a recommendation of repatriation under NAGPRA with respect to Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony maintained by the University.

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Policy

Title:	Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Policy
Policy Owner:	Office of the Provost
Applies to:	Faculty, Staff, Others
Campus Applicability:	All campuses, including UConn Health
Effective Date:	April 24, 2019
For More Information, Contact	University NAGPRA Coordinator
Contact Information:	(860) 486-6953
Official Website:	https://provost.uconn.edu/

Reason for Policy:

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains and funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony are maintained and repatriated by the University in a respectful, dignified and legally compliant manner as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (“NAGPRA”). Only items subject to the requirements of NAGPRA are subject to this policy.

Applies to:

Faculty, Staff, Others

Definitions:

This policy references the terms below and uses the definitions that have been assigned to those terms by NAGPRA in 25 U.S.C. §§ 3001–3013 and 43 C.F.R. pt. 10 (as summarized below).

Human remains means physical remains of the body of a person of Native American or Native Hawaiian ancestry. The University considers human remains to include DNA and other biological derivatives obtained from the body of a person of Native American or Native Hawaiian ancestry.

Funerary objects means items that, as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally at the time of death or later with or near individual human remains.

Sacred objects means items that are specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional Native American or Native Hawaiian religions by their present-day adherents.

Objects of cultural patrimony means items having ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American or Native Hawaiian organization itself, rather than property owned by an individual organization member.

Policy Statement:

The University is committed to working with lineal descendants and Native American and Native Hawaiian organizations, both federally and non-federally recognized, with respect to determinations of cultural affiliation and repatriation of Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony that are part of the University’s collections. The University is committed to ensuring that all such human remains and cultural items that are part of its collections are appropriately identified and treated with respect during that process. The University welcomes all Native peoples to campus for NAGPRA consultation.

NAGPRA requires that the University follow a process for reporting information relating to Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony, that are part of the University’s collections.

NAGPRA also requires that the University notify and consult with lineal descendants and Native American and Native Hawaiian organizations on human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony.

All University personnel must assist the University in fulfilling its legal obligations under NAGPRA. The Provost will be responsible for designating one or more persons at the University to administer the University’s compliance obligations under NAGPRA and for ensuring that the University appropriately maintains and repatriates human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony in the University’s collections.

No one at the University is authorized to acquire for the University or accept on the University’s behalf any Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony without the prior written approval of the Provost or his or her authorized designee. This includes any acquisition of such items by donation, loan or gift, as well as any acquisition of such items in connection with any teaching, research or other University-related activities.

Procedures:

The Provost’s office will develop procedures to this policy that outline the manner in which the University follows the requirements of NAGPRA with respect to Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony in the University’s collections.

Click here to view procedures for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Policy.

Enforcement:

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

Related Information:

For information and resources on NAGPRA including links to the most current versions of the law and regulations visit NPS National NAGPRA website: www.nps.gov/nagpra.

Contact Sarah Sportman, the University’s NAGPRA Coordinator, at sarah.sportman@uconn.edu for additional information.

Policy History:

Adopted 04/24/2019 [Approved by the President’s Cabinet]

By-Laws of the Graduate School

November 21, 2018

Title:	By-Laws of the Graduate School
Policy Owner:	The Graduate School
Applies to:	All Certificate and Graduate Degree Programs
Campus Applicability:	All Campuses
Effective Date:	11/16/2019
For More Information, Contact	Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of The Graduate School
Contact Information:	graduatedean@uconn.edu
Official Website:	https://grad.uconn.edu

The Graduate Faculty Council By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations are available for download as a PDF

By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations of the Graduate Faculty Council

Title:	By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations of the Graduate Faculty Council (GFC)
Policy Owner:	The Graduate School
Applies to:	All Certificate and Graduate Degree Programs
Campus Applicability:	All Campuses
Approval Date:	March 1, 2024
Effective Date:	June 20, 2024
For More Information, Contact:	Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of The Graduate School
Contact Information:	graduatedean@uconn.edu
Official Website:	https://grad.uconn.edu

The Graduate Faculty Council By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations are available for download as a PDF.

Policy History:

Revised: 03/01/2024; 07/18/2023; 07/15/2022; 06/08/2021; 06/25/2020

Religious Accommodation Policy

August 1, 2018

Title:	Religious Accommodation Policy
Policy Owner:	Office of Institutional Equity
Applies to:	Faculty, Staff, Graduate Assistants, Students
Campus Applicability:	All Campuses
Effective Date:	August 1, 2018
For More Information, Contact	Office of Institutional Equity
Contact Information:	Storrs/Regionals: Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) (860) 486-2943 or equity@uconn.edu UConn Health: Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) (860) 679-3563 or equity@uconn.edu
Official Website:	http://www.equity.uconn.edu

A printer friendly copy of this policy is available at: https://policy.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3519/2018/09/2018-08-01-Religious-Accommodation-Policy-Printable-Copy.pdf

Reason for Policy

The purpose of this policy is to set forth the University’s processes for responding to requests from students and employees for religious accommodations. This policy is in accordance with relevant laws and regulations regarding religious beliefs.

Applies to

All faculty, staff and students on all Campuses.

Definitions

Essential Function: A fundamental job duty of an employment position for staff and faculty, or a fundamental academic element of a course or program of study for a student.

Religious Accommodation: A reasonable change in the work or academic environment that enables a student or employee to practice or otherwise observe a sincerely held religious practice or belief without undue hardship on the University. A religious accommodation may include, but is not limited to: time for prayer during a work day; the ability to attend religious events or observe a religious holiday; or any necessary modification to University policy, procedure or other requirement for a student’s or employee’s (or prospective employee’s) religious beliefs, observance or practice; provided such accommodation is reasonable and does not cause undue hardship.

Religious Practice or Belief: A sincerely held practice or observance that includes moral or ethical beliefs as to what is right and wrong, most commonly in the context of the cause, nature and purpose of the universe. Religion includes not only traditional, organized religions, but also religious beliefs that are new, uncommon, not part of a formal religious institution or sect, or only subscribed to by a small number of people. Social, political, or economic philosophies, as well as mere personal preferences, are not considered to be religious beliefs.

Undue Hardship: More than a minimal burden on the operation of the University. For example, an accommodation may be considered an undue hardship if it would interfere with the safe or efficient operation of the workplace or learning environment and/or would result in the inability of the employee or student to perform an essential function of the position or course of study. The University will not be required to violate a seniority system; cause a lack of necessary staffing; jeopardize security or health; or expend more than a minimal amount. The determination of undue hardship is dependent on the facts of each individual situation, and will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Policy Statement

The University of Connecticut is committed to providing welcoming and inclusive learning and workplace environments. As part of this commitment, the University will make good faith efforts to provide reasonable religious accommodations to faculty, staff and students whose sincerely held religious practices or beliefs conflict with a University policy, procedure, or other academic or employment requirement, unless such an accommodation would create an undue hardship.

Consistent with state law, any student who is unable to attend classes on a particular day or days or at a particular time of day because of the tenets of a sincerely held religious practice or belief may be excused from any academic activities on such particular day or days or at such particular time of day.[1] Additionally, it shall be the responsibility of course instructors to make available to each student who is absent from academic activities because of a sincerely held religious practice or belief an equivalent opportunity to make up any examination, study or work requirements which has been missed because of such absence.

In keeping with the University’s commitment to building and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment, the University will consider religious accommodations requests by employees, including faculty and staff, based on the totality of the circumstances.

The University of Connecticut prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of religion. For more information, refer to the University Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Related Interpersonal Violence.

Enforcement

Policy History

Revised 01/24/2019

Adopted 08/01/2018 [Approved by the Board of Trustees]

Procedures for Students

The University grants students excused absences from class or other organized academic activities for observance of a sincerely held religious practice or belief as a religious accommodation, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship.

Students whose religious holidays are not recognized by the University’s calendar should provide the instructor or academic activity organizer with the dates they will be absent in advance of the absence.

Students requesting a religious accommodation should make the request directly to their instructor with as much notice as possible. Students anticipating an absence or missed coursework due to a sincerely held religious practice or belief should use best efforts to inform their instructor in writing no later than the third week of class, or one week before the absence if a conflict occurs during the first three weeks of class. Being absent from class or other educational responsibilities does not excuse students from keeping up with any information shared or expectations set during the missed class(es). Students are responsible for obtaining the materials and information provided during any class(es) missed. The student can work with the instructor to determine a schedule for making up missed work.

Procedures for Faculty / Course Instructors in Responding to Student Requests

Course instructors are strongly encouraged to make reasonable accommodations in response to student requests to complete work missed by absence resulting from observation of religious holidays. Such accommodations should be made in ways that do not dilute or preclude the requirements or learning outcomes for the course.

Course instructors should bear in mind that religion is a deeply personal and private matter and should make every attempt to respect the privacy of the student when making accommodations (for example, it is not appropriate to announce to the class that a student is doing a presentation or making up an exam at a later date because of their religious observance). Course instructors should not ask a student for proof that their religious practices or beliefs are sincerely held or for determining a religious accommodation.

Examples of religious accommodations include: rescheduling of an exam or giving a make-up exam for the student in question; altering the time of a student’s presentation; allowing extra-credit assignments to substitute for missed class work or arranging for an increased flexibility in assignment due dates; and releasing a graduate assistant from teaching or research responsibilities on a given day.

The student should be given the opportunity to complete appropriate make-up work that is equivalent and intrinsically no more difficult than the original exam or assignment. Students who receive an exemption on religious grounds cannot be penalized for failing to attend class on the days exempted. The instructor may, however, appropriately respond if the student fails to satisfactorily complete any alternative assignment or examination.

If there are concerns about the requested accommodation, the instructor should consult their department head (or dean in non-departmentalized schools) for assistance and determination of whether a reasonable accommodation can be provided. If an agreement cannot be reached after consulting with the department head (or dean in non-departmentalized schools), the department head will advise the dean and refer the matter to the provost or designee, who will make the final determination following consultation with the Office of the General Counsel.

Procedures for Faculty and Staff Requesting Religious Accommodation

Employees requesting a religious accommodation should make the request directly to their supervisor with as much notice as possible. Employees may be required to use accrued time (vacation or personal) as part of the religious accommodation. If the supervisor determines that the request may pose an undue hardship for the department and/or interfere with the employee’s essential job functions, or if the supervisor otherwise has questions or concerns about the accommodation request, the supervisor should contact the Department of Human Resources at 860-486-3034 or hr@uconn.edu (Storrs and Regionals); 860-679-2426 (UConn Health).

Contacts:

Students, Faculty and Staff who have questions or concerns regarding the University of Connecticut Religious Accommodations Policy may contact the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE):

Storrs and Regionals: equity@uconn.edu or (860) 486-2943

UConn Health: equity@uconn.edu or (860) 679-3563

Related Policies and Guidance:

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Religious Accommodations

Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence

[1] Connecticut General Statutes, section 10a-50 provides in relevant part:

Absence of students due to religious beliefs. Any student in an institution of higher education who is unable [due to religious beliefs] to attend classes on a particular day or days or at a particular time of day shall be excused from any examination or any study or work assignments on such particular day or days or at such particular time of day. It shall be the responsibility of the faculty and of the administrative officials of each institution of higher education to make available to each student who is absent from school because of such reason an equivalent opportunity to make up any examination, study or work requirements which he has missed because of such absence on any particular day or days or at any particular time of day. No special fees of any kind shall be charged to the student for making available to such student such equivalent opportunity. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student because of his availing himself of the provisions of this section.

ClinicalTrials.gov

May 30, 2018

Title:	ClinicalTrials.gov
Policy Owner:	Research Compliance Services, Office of the Vice President for Research
Applies to:	Employees, Faculty, Students, Other
Campus Applicability:	All Campuses
Effective Date:	May 25, 2018
For More Information, Contact	Office of the Vice President for Research
Contact Information:	(860) 486-3001
Official Website:	http://research.uchc.edu/

REASON FOR POLICY

The purpose of this policy is to ensure investigators at the University comply with the requirements for registering and reporting results of clinical trials at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The University is committed to the mission of public availability of clinical trial information and to complying with the related requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other federal agencies and departments for using ClinicalTrials.gov. Investigators for certain clinical trials are required to register and report results at ClinicalTrials.gov for certain clinical trials, including those involving the FDA, NIH, and CMS. The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) also imposes a similar requirement as a condition for seeking publication in participating journals.

APPLIES TO

All University faculty, employees, students, postdoctoral fellows, residents and other trainees, and agents who supervise or conduct clinical trials needing to be registered at ClinicalTrials.gov.

POLICY STATEMENT

It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator (or other equivalent individual) supervising or conducting a clinical trial that must be registered at ClinicalTrials.gov to ensure that the registration, results reporting, related consent form and other applicable requirements are met with the required timeframes. Any failure to fulfill these requirements may result in limitations on publications or grant submissions or other sanctions.

The University’s Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) Administrator within Research Compliance Services is available to provide assistance in navigating the PRS system, administering requests by ClinicalTrials.gov, and with compliance questions related to these requirements.

ENFORCEMENT

Authority

42 CFR part 11 (FDA)

NIH Policy on the Dissemination of NIH-Funded Clinical Trial Information (NIH)

Medicare Clinical Trial Policies (CMS)

Clinical Trials (ICMJE)

POLICY HISTORY

Adopted: 5/25/2018 (Approved by President’s Cabinet)

Purchasing through Collaboration Contracts

January 5, 2018

Title:	Purchasing through Collaboration Contracts
Policy Owner:	Procurement Services
Applies to:	Faculty and Staff
Campus Applicability:	All campuses, including UConn Health
Effective Date:	November 1, 2017
For More Information, Contact	AVP & Chief Procurement Officer
Contact Information:	(860) 486-2619
Official Website:	https://procurement.uconn.edu/

REASON FOR POLICY

Most of UConn’s purchases are made simply to acquire good or services. But in some instances purchases are made in the context of a broader collaboration with another higher education institution, a nonprofit organization, or an industry partner. This Policy is established pursuant to Section 2(b)(1)(C) and Section 3 of Public Act 17-130, which authorizes UConn to develop policies for purchases that are made as part of a Collaboration Contract (defined below).

The purpose of this Policy is to establish a framework for procedures pursuant to which UConn can enter into Collaboration Contracts. Collaboration Contracts assist UConn in pursuing its teaching, research, clinical, public service, and economic development missions. Those missions are vital to discovery, innovation, and job creation in the State of Connecticut. Making purchases effectively and prudently in the context of Collaboration Contracts will help UConn to fulfill its missions. It will also help UConn more successfully compete with other institutions for Collaboration Contracts.

APPLIES TO

Faculty and staff on all campuses, including UConn Health.

DEFINITIONS

“Collaboration Contracts” are contracts described in Section 2(b)(1)(C) of Public Act 17-130, which are contracts in which the other party agrees to provide UConn with at least two of the following: (i) philanthropic support, (ii) sponsored research, (iii) research collaborations, (iv) employment opportunities for students, or (v) some other substantial value to UConn or the state.

“Collaborator” is UConn’s counterparty under a Collaboration Contract.

“Purchase” is the purchase of equipment, supplies, or services, or the lease of personal property.

“Simplified Acquisition Threshold” is a threshold set by the Federal Government for purchasing goods and services in a simplified manner that, as stated in Section 13.002 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, “[p]romote[s] efficiency and economy in contracting” and “avoid[s] unnecessary burdens.” The Simplified Acquisition Threshold is set in Subpart 2.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and is currently $150,000.

POLICY STATEMENT

The President or the President’s designee shall adopt procedures for entering into Collaboration Contracts, including identifying Collaborators. Such procedures shall be consistent with this Policy.
UConn shall enter into Collaboration Contracts and make Purchases from Collaborators in a manner consistent with applicable law, provided that the following shall be exempt from CGS §10a-151b(b) and regulations adopted pursuant to CGS §4e-47:
1. Purchases through a Collaboration Contract under which both (i) the Collaborator’s contributions have substantial market value and (ii) such market value, plus any other benefits the Collaboration Contract will provide UConn, is expected to exceed UConn’s expenditures.
2. Purchases up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. UConn shall request quotations from at least three prospective vendors before making such purchases.
The procedures adopted pursuant this Policy shall include a method for reporting any contract exempted under Paragraph B of this Policy that is entered into or amended. As required by Section 3(b) of Public Act 17-130, not later than January 1, 2018, and annually thereafter, such report shall be submitted to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education and government administration.

ENFORCEMENT

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

PROCEDURES/FORMS

Procurement- Sourcing Procedure 3.1

POLICY HISTORY

Approved by the Board of Trustees, November 1, 2017

Purchases Made Using Outside Funds

Title:	Purchases Made Using Outside Funds
Policy Owner:	Procurement Services
Applies to:	Faculty and Staff
Campus Applicability:	All campuses, including UConn Health
Effective Date:	November 1, 2017
For More Information, Contact	Director of Procurement Services
Contact Information:	(860) 486-1094
Official Website:	https://procurement.uconn.edu/

REASON FOR POLICY

Most of UConn’s purchases are made with State and Certain Other Institutional Funds (defined below). But some purchases are made with funds that come from other sources. This Policy is established pursuant to Section 2(b)(1)(A) and Section 3 of Public Act 17-130, which authorizes UConn to develop policies for purchases that do not involve the expenditure of State and Certain Other Institutional Funds. Funds other than State and Certain Other Institutional Funds are referred to in this Policy as “Outside Funds.”

Outside Funds include federal and philanthropic grants, sponsored research and other sources.

The purpose of this Policy is to establish a framework for procedures pursuant to which UConn can enter into contracts using Outside Funds. Outside Funds are used to assist UConn in pursuing its teaching, research, clinical, public service, and economic development missions. Those missions are vital to discovery, innovation, and job creation in the State of Connecticut. Using Outside Funds effectively and prudently will help UConn fulfill its missions. It will also help UConn more successfully compete with other institutions for Outside Funds.

APPLIES TO

Faculty and staff on all campuses, including UConn Health.

DEFINITIONS

“Funder” is the provider of Outside Funds to UConn.

“Outside Funds” are funds other than State and Certain Other Institutional Funds.

“Purchase” is the purchase of equipment, supplies, or services, or the lease of personal property.

“Simplified Acquisition Threshold” is a threshold set by the Federal Government for purchasing goods and services in a manner that, as stated in Section 13.002 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, “[p]romote[s] efficiency and economy in contracting” and “avoid[s] unnecessary burdens.” The Simplified Acquisition Threshold is set in Subpart 2.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and is currently $150,000.

“State and Certain Other Institutional Funds” has the same meaning as in Section 2(a)(5) of Public Act 17-130, which meaning is (i) funds appropriated or bonds authorized by the General Assembly; (ii) revenue generated from tuition; (iii) funds collected from student fees, housing fees or dining services; (iv) revenue generated from athletic sponsorship deals or ticket sales; and (v) revenue collected from the clinical operations of The University of Connecticut Health Center and the John Dempsey Hospital.

POLICY STATEMENT

The President or the President’s designee shall adopt procedures for entering into contracts for Purchases with Outside Funds, including identifying vendors for such Purchases. Such procedures shall be consistent with this Policy.
UConn shall make Purchases with Outside Funds in a manner consistent with applicable law, provided that the following shall be exempt from CGS §10a-151b(b) and regulations adopted pursuant to CGS §4e-47:
1. Purchases from vendors selected through a process prescribed by the Funder. The procedures adopted pursuant this Policy shall include a method for documenting the Funder’s prescribed process in advance of purchases.
2. Purchases up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. UConn shall request quotations from at least three prospective vendors before making such purchases.
The procedures adopted pursuant this Policy shall include a method for reporting any contract exempted under Paragraph B of this Policy that is entered into or amended. As required by Section 3(b) of Public Act 17-130, not later than January 1, 2018, and annually thereafter, such report shall be submitted to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education and government administration.

ENFORCEMENT

PROCEDURES/FORMS

Procurement- Sourcing Procedure 2.1

POLICY HISTORY

Approved by the Board of Trustees, November 1, 2017

Purchases for Use Abroad

Title:	Purchases for Use Abroad
Policy Owner:	Procurement Services
Applies to:	Faculty and Staff
Campus Applicability:	All campuses, including UConn Health
Effective Date:	November 1, 2017
For More Information, Contact	AVP & Chief Procurement Officer
Contact Information:	(860) 486-2619
Official Website:	https://procurement.uconn.edu/

REASON FOR POLICY

Most of UConn’s purchases are made in the United States or are made overseas for use in the United States. But UConn is a global research University that sponsors, or participates in, teaching, research, and other programs around the world. These programs provide important educational opportunities for students and support research and service by faculty and students.

This Policy is established pursuant to Section 2(b)(1)(B) and Section 3 of Public Act 17-130, which authorizes UConn to develop policies for the purchase of equipment, supplies or services, or the lease of personal property (i) to be used outside of the United States, and (ii) where the other party to the contract is located outside of the United States. These purchases are referred to in this Policy as “Overseas Purchases.”

The purpose of this Policy is to establish a framework for procedures pursuant to which UConn can make Overseas Purchases. Overseas Purchases are used to assist UConn in pursuing its teaching, research, clinical, public service, and economic development missions. Making Overseas Purchases effectively and prudently will help UConn to fulfill its missions.

APPLIES TO

Faculty and staff on all campuses, including UConn Health.

DEFINITIONS

“Overseas Purchase” is a Purchase (i) to be used outside of the United States and (ii) where the other party to the contract is located outside of the United States.

“Partner Institutions” are any of the following that are located outside the United States and with which UConn jointly supports teaching, learning, or research programs: research institutes, laboratories, government agencies, quasi-governmental agencies, non-government organizations, members of a consortium of which UConn is a member, colleges, and universities.

“Purchase” is the purchase of equipment, supplies, or services, or the lease of personal property.

POLICY STATEMENT

The President or the President’s designee shall adopt procedures for entering into contracts for Overseas Purchases, including identifying vendors for Overseas Purchases. Such procedures shall be consistent with this Policy.
UConn shall make Overseas Purchases in a manner consistent with applicable law, provided that the following shall be exempt from CGS §10a-151b(b) and regulations adopted pursuant to CGS §4e-47:
1. Overseas Purchases from Partner Institutions, or from vendors located outside the United States identified by Partner Institutions, if such Purchases serve jointly-supported teaching, learning, or research programs.
2. Overseas Purchases up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. UConn shall request quotations from at least three prospective vendors before making such purchases.
3. Overseas Purchases entered into consistent with the following:
- UConn shall attempt to identify as many prospective vendors as is practical and cost effective, considering the challenges associated with each purchase. Such challenges may include geographic limitations, language barriers, the availability or absence of technology, the ability to identify vendors that are reliable and safe, and local laws and regulations.
- When more than one prospective vendor is identified, UConn shall conduct an appropriate competitive process. The competitive process shall take into consideration the challenges of participating in a formal procurement process, including the factors set forth above.
The procedures adopted pursuant this Policy shall include a method for reporting any contract exempted under Paragraph B of this Policy that is entered into or amended. As required by Section 3(b) of Public Act 17-130, not later than January 1, 2018, and annually thereafter, such report shall be submitted to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education and government administration.

ENFORCEMENT

PROCEDURES/FORMS

Procurement- Sourcing Procedure 1.1

POLICY HISTORY

Approved by the Board of Trustees, November 1, 2017

Academic Adjustments for General Education Competencies, Policy on

December 14, 2017

Title:	Policy on Academic Adjustments for General Education Competencies: Quantitative Reasoning And/Or Second Language
Policy Owner:	University Senate
Applies to:	Undergraduate Students
Campus Applicability:	All Undergraduate Programs at all Campuses
Effective Date:	December 2006
For More Information, Contact:	Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD)
Contact Information:	(860) 486-2020
Official Website:	https://csd.uconn.edu/accommodations/academic-adjustments/

PURPOSE

The University Senate enacted General Education requirements to ensure that all University of Connecticut undergraduate students become articulate and acquire intellectual breadth and versatility, critical judgment, moral sensitivity, awareness of their era and society, consciousness of the diversity of human culture and experience, and a working understanding of the processes by which they can continue to acquire and use knowledge. A critical element of General Education is demonstrated competency in four fundamental areas –information literacy, quantitative skills, second language proficiency, and writing. The development of these competencies involves two thresholds: establishing entry-level expectations and meeting graduation expectations. In cases involving a significant disability, the graduation expectations for the quantitative skills and/or second language competency may be a barrier to degree completion. The University has established a policy for considering academic adjustments to the University General Education Requirements and individual school/college requirements in an effort to respond to the extraordinary circumstances of students while maintaining academic integrity. In all cases, justification of an academic adjustment requires evidence of the disability’s impact upon the student’s ability to learn the course material.

POLICY STATEMENT

The vast majority of students who experience difficulty in fulfilling the Quantitative Reasoning and/or Second Language Competency will experience success by employing any number of academic support and/or advising strategies. Academic adjustments are only considered for students with disabilities whose documentation and/or educational history provide compelling evidence of an inability to complete graduation expectations so that an academic adjustment is warranted. Each academic adjustment will be based on an individualized, case-by-case assessment and should not compromise the academic integrity of the requirements for a specific major or degree. Academic adjustments may include an exception to an academic rule, such as allowing a student to complete a required course(s) on a pass/fail basis or substituting an alternative course(s) for a required course(s).

The following rules will apply:

If quantitative or second language competency is deemed an essential element of a program or
course of study, then a substitution is not permitted. The question of “essential element” will be
decided by the Dean or designee of each school or college.
Academic adjustments will not reduce the number of courses/credits required to complete General
Education requirements. Waivers of General Education requirements are never granted.
If the student changes his or her school or college of enrollment, academic adjustments will be
reviewed by the appropriate Dean’s office in the new school or college of enrollment.
Academic adjustments will be subject to the eight-year rule.

Students who plan to continue their studies beyond the baccalaureate degree should be advised that approved adjustments may not meet the requirements for admission to a graduate/professional school (e.g., law, medicine, etc.).

Students requesting a course substitution based on disability should contact the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) and register through MyAccess. The CSD will review the student’s request and supporting documentation about the nature of and functional limitations imposed by the disability. if the student qualifies as a student with a disability, the CSD will then engage with them to determine if a substitution is warranted, using a deliberative, iterative process to establish appropriate academic adjustments on an individualized, case-by-case, course-by-course basis. The CSD will also engage with the Dean or designee from their school or college to determine if the requirements under consideration are deemed to be an essential part of the student’s program or course of study. As noted above, if this is the case, a substitution is not permitted. If a substitution is deemed appropriate, the CSD Disability Service Professional (DSP) will notify the student and the Dean or designee from their school or college to discuss appropriate course alternatives. The Dean or designee will be responsible for determining which course(s) will fulfill the degree requirement. The CSD will also notify the Registrar and the Provost of the adjustment at the end of each semester.

At the end of each academic year, the AAC will submit a report on its activities to GEOC. The report will contain the number of cases reviewed in each category, and the outcome of each review.

PROCEDURES

Please visit the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) website at https://csd.uconn.edu/accommodations/academic-adjustments/ for the procedure to request an academic adjustment.

POLICY HISTORY

Effective: December 11, 2006
Revisions proposed by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee October 2017 and Senate Scholastic Standards Committee November 2017 [Approved by the University Senate December 2017]; Revisions proposed by the Senate Scholastic Standards Committee December 2021 and by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee January 2022 [Approved by University Senate February 7, 2022]