Welcome to the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights provides inclusion, health equity, education, and civil rights services to the UConn community that promotes belonging, equal opportunity, accessibility, and compliance with federal and state law.
The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights serves the University community through the following core areas of focus:
Mission Statement
The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights advances institutional excellence by upholding civil rights compliance, accessibility, education, consultation, and community engagement to strengthen equitable access, accountability, and belonging across UConn and UConn Health.
Vision
A UConn and UConn Health community where every individual experiences dignity, equitable access, and opportunity in an environment grounded in civil rights, accessibility, and belonging.
Values
- Integrity: We uphold civil rights, apply policies consistently, and act with professionalism, fairness, and accountability.
- Accessibility: We work to ensure equitable access for persons with disabilities by identifying and remediating barriers in our community, services and communication.
- Collaboration: We build meaningful partnerships across UConn and UConn Health to address complex challenges, strengthen institutional capacity, and advance shared goals.
- Respect: We treat every individual with dignity, empathy, and professionalism while fostering an environment of mutual respect.
- Responsiveness: We provide timely, thoughtful guidance and support while adapting to the evolving needs of our community.
- Excellence: We use data, evidence, and continuous improvement to strengthen our services, inform decision-making, and advance institutional excellence.