The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights ensures the ensures the University’s commitment and responsibility to foster equitable and inclusive working and learning environments. Our work focuses on administering the University’s non-discrimination policies, as well as ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
These policies, procedures, and guidelines are university-wide and apply to the Storrs campus, Regional Campuses and UConn Health unless otherwise noted.
Nondiscrimination
Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
Policy Purpose: The University’s Policy brings all rules related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and inappropriate relationships into one document, making it easier for students, faculty, and staff across all campuses to understand their rights, responsibilities, and reporting options. The Policy is designed to promote a safe, respectful learning and working environment and identifies the offices responsible for addressing these concerns.
Policy Link: Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
Policy Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
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Grievance Procedures (Needs New Page)
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Accessibility
Animals on Campus Policy
Policy Purpose: This policy provides the rules concerning individuals bringing animals on University Property. This policy applies to all University campuses. Specific procedures regarding the presence of animals in UConn Health clinical practice and patient care areas are outlined in the UConn Health Animals in the Clinical Practice Policy.
Policy Link: Animals on Campus Policy
Policy Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
Related Documents:
Animal Related Program Registration Form
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Animals in the Clinical Practice and Patient Care Areas (UConn Health)
Guidelines for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
Guidelines Purpose: People with disabilities are valued members of the UConn community. The University is committed to making sure all students, employees, and visitors have equal access to its programs, services, and activities. When needed, UConn provides reasonable accommodations to help remove barriers and ensure individuals with disabilities have the same opportunities to learn, work, and participate as others.
Guidelines Link: Guidelines for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
Guide Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
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Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
2002-46: Persons with Disabilities (UConn Health)
Policy on Providing Information in Alternative Formats
Policy Purpose: The University is committed to ensuring effective communication to all individuals, including those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act and its Amendments (2008) as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This policy looks to address the needs of persons with disabilities who require access to university materials in alternative formats.
Policy Link: Policy on Providing Information in Alternative Formats
Guide Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
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Digital Accessibility Policy
Policy Purpose: To set expectations that digital information, communication, content, and technology be designed, developed, and procured to meet accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
Policy Link: Digital Accessibility Policy
Guide Owner: Information Technology Services – IT Accessibility Coordinator
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Non-Discrimination Policy Statements for Publications, including Accessibility Statements for University Events and Section 1557 Statements for Health Programs
Policy Purpose: All University publications describing or inviting participation in UConn programs or activities must contain one of the non-discrimination statements set forth below. The inclusion of the non-discrimination statement is required by federal regulations and is designed to make clear to current and future participants, beneficiaries, enrollees, applicants, patients, visitors and members of the public the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access to its programs, activities, and health programs.
Policy Link: Non-Discrimination Policy Statements for Publications, including Accessibility Statements for University Events and Section 1557 Statements for Health Programs
Guide Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
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Discrimination and Harassment
UConn Age Act Committee: Policy and Procedures
Policy Purpose: The University of Connecticut has established an “Age Act Committee” to evaluate a student’s request for access to or participation in any University program when that student’s age may impair the University program’s ability to meet its objectives as carried out under its normal operation. This document sets forth the operational framework for that Committee. These Policy and Procedures apply to all programs, services and activities that fall under the purview of the University of Connecticut at the Storrs and Regional campuses.
Guidelines Link: UConn Age Act Committee: Policy and Procedures
Guide Owner: University of Connecticut Age Act Committee
Related Documents:
Age Act Committee Submission Form (needs new digital form)
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Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
Bias Report and Response Procedures
Bias Incident: Conduct, Speech or Expression that negatively targets, intimidates, or threatens an individual or group due to race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities, as well as past/present history of mental disorders. This includes, but is not limited to, graffiti or images that harass or intimidate individuals or groups based on the above characteristics.
Bias Link: Bias Reporting
Offices: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights; Community Standards
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2002-45: HIV/AIDS Non-discrimination (UConn Health)
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Policy Link: 2002-45: HIV/AIDS Non-discrimination (UConn Health)
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Non-Discrimination Policy Statements for Publications, including Accessibility Statements for University Events and Section 1557 Statements for Health Programs
Policy Purpose: All University publications describing or inviting participation in UConn programs or activities must contain one of the non-discrimination statements set forth below. The inclusion of the non-discrimination statement is required by federal regulations and is designed to make clear to current and future participants, beneficiaries, enrollees, applicants, patients, visitors and members of the public the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access to its programs, activities, and health programs. The term “publications includes, but is not limited to, printed, electronic or online materials or documents.
Policy Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
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Religious Accommodation Policy
Policy Purpose: 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.
Policy Link: Religious Accommodation Policy
Policy Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
Related Documents:
Frequently Asked Questions – Needs New Page
Office of the Provost: Religious Observations
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Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
Non-Retaliation Policy
Non-Retaliation Policy
Policy Purpose: UConn is committed to protecting members of the University community from retaliation. The University encourages individuals to report suspected violations of university policies or laws and ensures they can do so without fear of retaliation.
Policy Link: Non-Retaliation Policy
Policy Owner: Office of the President
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Protection of Minors
Protection of Minors and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
Policy Purpose: UConn is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for minors involved in university activities. This policy and its procedures establish clear standards to help protect minors participating in university-sponsored programs and remind all members of the University community of their responsibility to report any known or suspected child abuse or neglect.
Policy Link: Protection of Minors and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
Policy Owner: Office of University Compliance
Related Documents:
Procedures for the Protection of Minors and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
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Title IX
Sexual and Gender Misconduct
- Title IX Harassment Grievance Procedures (needs new page)
- Sexual and Gender Misconduct Referral
- OICR Report Form (needs new form)
Pregnant and Parenting
- Lactation Policy
- Lactation Policy – Procedures (needs link to PDF)