COMPLIANCE CHATTER

Summer Series

Three new UConn policies were approved, and three existing policies were revised by the Senior Policy Council and University President in August.

Outlined below is information on the new policies, and changes to existing policies.

The Student Code is administered by the Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment. It applies to students on all University campuses.

The Code defines expectations for student conduct and the responsibilities that come with being a member of the academic community. It also outlines the process for addressing violations, including the range of potential sanctions that may be imposed. Revisions focused on clarifying roles, responsibilities, and defined terms, as well as refining the student conduct review process. This includes adjustments to the way hearings are conducted, how information is shared with involved parties, and the management of student conduct records.

The Malign Foreign Talent Program Participation Policy is administered by the Office of the Vice President for Research. It applies to faculty, staff, and students engaged in research on any University campus.

This policy safeguards the University’s research and resources from potential risks associated with malign foreign talent programs. The policy prohibits participation in these high-risk programs as they could compromise the University’s research integrity or compliance with U.S. laws.

The Providing Information in Alternative Formats Policy is administered by the Office of Institutional Equity. It applies to students, workforce members, and visitors on all University campuses.

This policy addresses the needs of persons with disabilities who require access to University materials in alternative formats. It was updated to include UConn Health and revised for brevity and clarity.

The Fitness for Duty Policy is administered by Human Resources. It applies to employees on the Storrs and Regional campuses.

This policy was created to ensure that employees are physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing their job responsibilities effectively and safely. It establishes the University's right to require that employees undergo a fitness for duty evaluation in situations where the employee may not be fit for duty or may present a safety risk to themselves or others.

The Outdoor Activities Policy is administered by the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment. It applies to students, workforce members, and visitors on the Storrs and Regional Campuses.

This policy replaces the Division of Student Affairs' Large, Outdoor, and/or Late Hours Event Policy. It supports a safe environment for the University community and our visitors, and clarifies the expectations, restrictions, and requirements related to the use of outdoor spaces, whether scheduled, unscheduled, active, or passive.

The Outdoor Amplified and Projected Sound Policy is administered by the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment. It applies to all students, workforce members, and visitors on the Storrs and Regional Campuses.

This policy is a revision of the previously named Speaker’s Forum and Outdoor Amplification Policy. Modifications include changes to applicable hours and limitation of the acceptable sound level to 85 decibels. Some exclusions have also been revised to allow for Athletic and University events, approved practices, and Marching Band performances.