All Announcements
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Observance of Juneteenth
Dear Colleagues, On Thursday, June 19, the University will observe Juneteenth, which commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom. In 2023, the State of Connecticut officially recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday. This year, the University Senate passed a resolution to designate it
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Executive Director of Institute of the Environment and Energy
We are pleased to announce that Emmanouil (Manos) Anagnostou, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Eversource Energy Endowed Chair in Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been appointed as executive director of UConn’s Institute of the Environment (IoE), which under Manos’ leadership, will be re-envisioned as the Institute of the
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Welcome Back to a New Semester at UConn
Dear Colleagues, As we enter a new year and begin another semester, I want to take a moment to welcome you back to campus. I hope your winter break provided opportunities for rest, reflection, and rejuvenation. Looking back on the past year, there is so much to be proud of as a university community. The
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UConn School of Business Leadership Update
Dear Colleagues, I write with an update about the leadership at our School of Business. In recent conversations with Dean Elliott about his future plans, we discussed the many coming changes in the school and at the University. John has decided, upon reflection, that he is ready to step down to assume a new role
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Winter Weather & Academic Operations FAQ – Fall 2024
Winter Weather & Academic Operations FAQ – Fall 2024 Please review the following information regarding weather-related and emergency policies and procedures at the UConn Storrs and regional campuses. For further clarification, please refer to the Emergency Closing Policy available through the Office of University Compliance. Emergency Closing Policy | University Policies (uconn.edu) Please note that
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Review of Academic Programs
Dear Students, As part of our ongoing commitment to providing you with the best possible educational experience, we want to make you aware of some important work we’re doing to review our academic program offerings. On Friday, we sent a message to faculty and staff about the evaluation of programs with low enrollment and completion
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Faculty Activity Reporting System Live October 1
Dear Faculty, We are excited to announce that the Interfolio Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) system is in its final stages of configuration and will soon be ready for faculty access as part of our phased implementation. Over the last several months, the implementation team has worked diligently to configure the system, migrate data from HuskyDM,
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Preparing for a New Semester Together
Dear Colleagues, If you have been away for the summer: welcome back! I hope the new semester finds you well and I’m excited to see and talk with you in the months ahead. If you are just joining us this fall for the first time, welcome to UConn Nation! As you know, our students finished
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Welcome to a New Academic Year
Dear Faculty, As we begin a new academic year, we are filled with enthusiasm for the opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you are just joining us this week or are returning to continue your work, we want to extend a warm welcome and express our deepest gratitude for the vital role you play in UConn
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Reaffirming UConn’s Commitment to DEI: Important Updates
Dear UConn Community, As we begin this new academic year, we are excited to welcome both new and returning Huskies to our campuses. Our unified goal is for every student, faculty, and staff member to feel a sense of belonging and to continue to build a community of care that reflects UConn Nation. With this
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Observing Juneteenth – 6/19/2024
Dear Colleagues, On June 19, 1865, over two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on New Years’ Day 1863, the Union army liberated the last community of enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas. All people held as slaves in the United States were finally free. Juneteenth was established as a holiday to commemorate
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AY 24-25 PTR/PR Cycle – Interfolio Resources & Reminders
Dear Colleagues, As we near the start of the AY 24-25 PTR/PR cycle, I wanted to provide a reminder of resources available now that all PTR/PR actions including annual reappointments, promotions and tenure cases will be reviewed and managed through Interfolio’s PTR module. Unit administrators including department and dean’s offices as appropriate will work with
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Office Hours with Provost D’Alleva
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that I will be holding in-person office hours with my leadership team for all faculty and staff to provide an opportunity for us to connect, discuss any concerns or ideas you may have, and foster open dialogue within our community. Your unique perspectives play an important role in
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Reminders for Instructors for Spring 2024
Dear Colleagues, As the start of the new semester comes closer, I wanted to reach out to you all with some timely reminders. These relate to existing Senate or Graduate Faculty Council Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations, academic policies, or other relevant procedures and guidelines. If you will be instructing a course in the coming semester,
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Appointment of Vice Provost for Academic Operations
Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Dan Schwartz as the Vice Provost for Academic Operations, effective January 12, 2024. Dr. Schwartz has been an integral part of our community since joining UConn in 2010 as an assistant professor of physiology and neurobiology. Throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated a remarkable
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Strategic Planning Update
To the University Community: As we approach the end of the semester, we are writing to provide you with an update on the progress of our strategic planning efforts. In early November, we hosted three virtual public forums to share the initiatives and areas of focus that had emerged through the last few months. The
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Message to Students
Our Dearest Huskies: The last eight weeks have been very hard for all of us. Earlier today, President Maric shared a message with the community in regard to the conflict in the Middle East. The violence in Israel and Gaza continues to have a devastating impact on members of the Jewish, Muslim, and Palestinian communities,
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REMINDER: Survey for Undergraduate Students
Dear Colleagues, As a follow up to our email earlier this week, we are writing with a reminder and some details on the undergraduate survey administration process for next week. Undergraduate students have been emailed a link to the survey which requires NetID sign-in, meaning they can only take the survey once, and it will
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Survey for Undergraduate Students
Dear Colleagues, We are writing to ask for your help in supporting an important initiative aimed at enhancing the undergraduate student experience at UConn. Please allow 5 minutes of class time next week for undergraduates to complete a survey! As part of our commitment to continuously improve the student experience, President Maric will be administering
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Kent Holsinger’s Legacy of 38 Years of Service to Our University
Dear Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students, With mixed emotions, I write to inform you that Kent Holsinger, our esteemed Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of The Graduate School, will be stepping down from his position at the end of this academic year. Kent’s departure marks the end of a remarkable 12-year tenure in
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Welcome Back & Strategic Planning Community Forums
Dear UConn Faculty & Staff, We hope you are getting settled into the semester after a successful Fall Opening and first few weeks of classes. It is because of you that our students experience such a warm welcome to our campuses and are excited to be a part of our vibrant community. This year in
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President Maric’s Inauguration – September 29th
Dear Faculty and Staff, Last week, you all should have received an invitation to attend the upcoming Presidential Inauguration on September 29th for Dr. Radenka Maric, UConn’s 17th President. This event is not only a momentous occasion for our institution but also a celebration of our shared commitment to academic excellence and progress. To mark
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FY25 Provost Fund Guidance
Date: August 23, 2023 To: Academic Deans From: Anne D’Alleva, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Re: FY25 Provost Fund Guidance The “Provost Fund” is a program that identifies a pool of university resources to be used for faculty salary increases for the purposes of retention, compression and inversion equity, and special
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Fall Opening
Dear University Colleagues, Mid-June marks the end of the school year for many of our local schools, the peak of new student orientation, and the pivotal moment for planning the upcoming academic year. This past spring, a cross-divisional group of professionals gathered to plan the opening of the fall 2023 semester at the Storrs campus.
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Updates from the Provost’s Office
Dear Colleagues, I am writing to inform you about some exciting organizational leadership changes within the Provost’s Office. Gladis Kersaint, having served as Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives the past 2 years, has been appointed as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. With her extensive experience in academic administration and her commitment to excellence in education,
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Anti-Black Racism Course Requirement
Dear colleagues, On May 1, the University Senate voted to take the important step of creating a social justice requirement within UConn’s curriculum. The new social justice requirement focuses on the one-credit “Anti-Black Racism” course (ABR) that has been offered as an elective since fall 2021. I want to recognize the students who demonstrated strong
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Reappointment of Steven Suib, Institute of Materials Science Director
Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to announce the reappointment of Steven Suib as Director of the Institute of Materials Science (IMS) for a third term of five years, effective August 23, 2023. This renewal recognizes Dr. Suib’s successful leadership as the director of the Institute since 2013. A few highlights from Dr. Suib’s tenure
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Clinical Placement Coordination Director Appointment
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Jean McCarthy as the next director of the Office of Clinical Placement Coordination (OCPC) effective July 1, 2023. Professor McCarthy is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. She has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in various states across
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Laura Curran Named Dean of UConn School of Social Work
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Curran, Ph.D. as the next Dean of the School of Social Work. She will begin this new role effective August 11, 2023. Dr. Curran was selected from an exceptionally talented pool of applicants. She joins UConn from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where she serves as
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Provost’s Office Leadership Update
Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to share that Jeffrey Shoulson, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, has accepted the position of Dean of Arts and Sciences at Brandeis University and will transition from his role at UConn effective June 16. Since joining UConn in 2012, Jeffrey has been an active and engaged member of our community.
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CLAS Dean Juli Wade
Dear Colleagues, I write to share with you that Juli Wade, who has served as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts (CLAS) and Sciences since 2019, has accepted the position of Executive Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University. Throughout the last four years, Juli has provided great leadership for
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Interfolio’s Review, Promotion & Tenure (RPT) Module Launch
Dear Colleagues, I write to announce that UConn has implemented Interfolio’s Review, Promotion & Tenure module for the submission and review of all promotion, tenure, and midpoint review cases for the AY 23-24 PTR cycle. Interfolio RPT is a secure, online workflow platform that provides customizable tools to manage all of the documents, workflows, committees,
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Reminders on Reading Days & Final Exams
Dear Colleagues, As we approach the end of the Spring 2023 semester, I am reaching out with a reminder on Reading Days and final examination rescheduling. Reading Days Reading Days are Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and April 30. Per the University Senate By-Laws, the intent of Reading Days is as follows: Reading Days are
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Victoria Vaughan Dickson Named Dean of UConn School of Nursing
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Vaughan Dickson, PhD, RN, FAHA, FHFSA, FAAN as the next Dean of the School of Nursing. She will begin this new role on August 1, 2023. Dr. Dickson was selected from an exceptionally talented pool of applicants. She joins UConn from New York University,
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Reappointment of UConn Library Dean Anne Langley
Dear Members of the UConn Library Community, I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Anne Langley as Dean of the UConn Library for a second term of five years, effective August 23, 2023. This renewal recognizes Anne Langley’s outstanding leadership as the Dean of the UConn Library since 2018. A few of the Library’s
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Reminder on Religious Observances and Academic Accommodations
Dear Colleagues, The coming month is one of significance for many members of our community in their religious practices, including the observances of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, Passover, and Easter. As these holidays approach, we are sharing resources and reminders with the community to promote awareness of these observances and their potential effects on the
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Nursing Dean Search – On-Campus Interviews
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that four candidates have been selected as finalists for the Dean of the School of Nursing position. The candidates will visit the Storrs and UConn Health campuses next week. We encourage you to participate in forums throughout their visits and share your feedback on each candidate in the
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Interfolio RPT Town Hall – February 10
Dear colleagues, On February 10, the Provost’s Office will host a virtual town hall to offer a brief overview of the implementation of Interfolio’s Review, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) and Dossier Modules and to answer questions from faculty and staff about the rollout of this new system. In the initial year of this roll-out, faculty
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Humanities Institute Director Appointment
Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Anna Mae Duane as the next director of the Humanities Institute (UCHI) effective August 23, 2023. Professor Duane was selected from a talented pool of internal applicants. She has demonstrated a commitment to and understanding of the humanities across a range of disciplines and support
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Master of Data Science Director Appointment
Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Jeremy Teitelbaum as the director of the Master of Data Science program effective immediately. The program has previously been co-directed by Kent Holsinger, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School, and Peter Diplock, Associate Vice Provost for the Center for Excellence
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Provost’s Office Leadership Update
Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to share that Michael Bradford, Vice Provost for Faculty, Staff, and Student Development and Professor of Dramatic Arts has accepted the position of Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education at the University of California, Davis and will be leaving UConn February 3rd to begin this new role. While we are
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Designations and Definitions of Course Modalities Fall 2023
Dear Colleagues, As you may recall from our last, truncated Associate Deans/Department Heads meeting (and follow-up email), we are in the process of rolling out new designations and definitions for course modalities, which the Registrar will officially implement starting with the Fall 23 semester. Since the Registrar will begin its scheduling process for Fall 23
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Waterbury Director Announcement
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Fumiko Hoeft as the next director of UConn Waterbury. She will begin transitioning to the permanent position immediately, and we expect her to begin the role officially on December 30, 2022. Dr. Hoeft was selected from a talented pool of applicants. She has demonstrated
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Welcome Back – Fall 2022
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students, Today marks the first day of the new academic year and we are all excited for the return of our students, faculty, and staff to our campuses. As of today, we have 6,848 graduate students and 23,561 undergraduate students registered for classes, including a remarkable first-year class of over
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Office of Undergraduate Advising Announcement
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Office of Undergraduate Advising. Previously, the Director of University Advising, Erin Ciarimboli, reported dually to Enrichment Programs to also encompass Pre-Professional Advising. The establishment of this new office will serve to coordinate and enhance University advising services to undergraduate students across all campuses and
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Reappointment of Rachel O’Neill, ISG Director
Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to announce the reappointment of Rachel O’Neill as director of the Institute for Systems Genomics for a second term of five years, effective August 23, 2022. This renewal recognizes Dr. O’Neill’s outstanding leadership as the director of the institute since 2017. An overarching highlight during her tenure is the
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Faculty Consulting Policy and Procedures Update
Dear Colleagues, We’re writing to share recent updates to the Policy and Procedures on Consulting for Faculty and Members of the Faculty Bargaining Unit. These were approved by the Board of Trustees on June 29, 2022. Several broad changes were made to the procedures. These include: A greater ability to provide flexibility for exceptions to
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FY23 Merit Review Period for AAUP and Law Faculty
Dear Colleagues, I write to clarify the guidance you received from the Provost’s Office regarding merit and other salary increase categories for AAUP bargaining unit members and law faculty. This message is sent to deans, department heads, associate deans, regional campus directors, and other unit directors with personnel who fall under this guidance. In years
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Provost’s Office personnel updates
Dear Colleagues, I am writing to share updates on personnel in the Provost’s Office. I am pleased to announce that two of our most accomplished faculty leaders will join the Provost’s Office team in temporary roles designed to support me. Amy Gorin will serve as Interim Vice Provost for Health Sciences. Dr. Gorin is a
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Reappointment of Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, Hartford Campus Director
Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, Professor of History and Latinx and Latin American Studies, has been reappointed as director of the UConn Hartford Campus for a second term of five years, effective August 23, 2022. -
Year-End Updates from the Provost Office
Dear Colleagues, As I begin my tenure as interim provost, I have been working closely with Provost Carl Lejuez to ensure a smooth transition between leadership. Carl has been an invaluable colleague during my time as a dean, and I appreciate his generosity in sharing his expertise and insight. While Carl and I work on
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New Consulting Form Available
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Reappointment of David Noble, Werth Institute Director
David Noble, director of the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, has been appointed for a second term of five years, effective August 23, 2022. -
Faculty Consulting Form Upgrade to InfoEd
Dear Colleagues, We’re writing with a brief update on a change to the faculty consulting system. Consulting requests for the new fiscal year will be submitted into the InfoEd system. We anticipate that this new form will be open for submissions on Friday, June 3. Requests for consulting activities that begin on July 1, 2022
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Avery Point Director Annemarie Seifert Reappointment Announcement
Annemarie Seifert has been reappointed as director of the Avery Point Campus, following the conclusion of a five-year review process. -
Guidelines on FY23 Collective Bargaining Increases for Members of the AAUP Bargaining Unit
Dear Colleagues, We write to share guidance with deans, regional campus directors, and institute directors regarding the salary increases negotiated under the collective bargaining agreement between the University and AAUP for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) effective August 23, 2022. This includes the administration of merit-based increases and the Provost Fund categories of retention, compression/inversion equity,
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Reminders for Summer Travel for Research and Work Purposes
Dear Colleagues, We are writing with a few updates on travel, as you plan for and embark on trips for your summer research- and work-related activities. Travel restrictions: The UConn Work-Related Travel FAQs have been recently updated. The key update is that no restrictions remain on domestic travel in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. International
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Reappointment of Emmanouil Anagnostou, Eversource Energy Center Director
Dr. Anagnostou has charted a visionary path for the center and has significantly contributed to UConn’s strengths as an innovative leader and collaborative partner in the broad landscape of energy. -
UConn Stamford Campus Director Named
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Orlikoff as the next director of the UConn Stamford Campus. She will begin this new role on July 1, 2022. -
Honoring and Supporting Communities: May Heritage and Awareness
The Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Provost’s Office would like to take this opportunity to remind you of several celebrations, commemorations, and moments of raising awareness for members of our community during the month of May. -
Provost’s Message: Celebrating Promotion and Tenure Awards
Dear Colleagues, I write you all today in the spirit of celebration. I am very pleased to share that the Board of Trustees approved on April 27 the award of tenure and/or promotion to 69 individuals across the Storrs and regional campuses. This is a notable milestone for each faculty member awarded these promotions. I
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Reminders on masking in classrooms
Dear Colleagues, As communicated last week, we reinstituted the requirement to wear masks in all classrooms through the end of classes and finals (this is in addition to the requirement in all workspaces as well as events with greater than 100 attendees). This message provides a few reminders specific to masking in the classroom. While
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Waterbury Director Search – Position Open
Dear Colleagues, I’m writing with a brief update on the Waterbury Director search. The position has posted and we are actively seeking applicants, in partnership with Parker Executive Search. You may review the posting at this link. Please feel free to share this opportunity with candidates. This will also be advertised via several national job boards,
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Reminders on Faculty Summer Activity
Dear Deans and Department Heads, I’m writing to clarify some issues relating to consulting, summer fellowships, and travel. Central to this clarification is that during the summer months, faculty on nine- and ten-month appointments remain employees of the University. During off-contract months, faculty have time open for effort that is not associated with their regular
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April Heritage and Awareness Month
April is an important month for many members of the UConn community. The Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Provost’s Office would like to take this opportunity to remind you of several celebrations, commemorations, and moments of raising awareness for members of our community. -
Dean John Elliott Reappointment
I am very pleased to announce the reappointment of John Elliott, Auran J. Fox Chair in Business, as dean of the UConn School of Business for a third term of five years, effective August 23, 2022. -
PTR and PR Forums, Spring 2022
The Faculty Standards Committee of the University Senate will hold two distinct forums on faculty promotion, tenure, and reappointment on Friday, April 8, 2022, via WebEx. -
Reminder on Religious Observances and Academic Accommodations, Spring 2022
The coming month is one of significance for many members of our community in their religious practices, including the observances of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, Passover, and Easter. As these holidays approach, we are sharing resources and reminders with the community to promote awareness of these observances and their potential effects on the academic activities of our students. -
Waterbury Director Search Updates
As the Provost’s Office has previously shared, this will be a national search, and we have engaged Parker Executive Search to assist in this process. I have also named Indrajeet Chaubey, dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, to chair the search committee. We have also assembled our search committee, and are seeking feedback through listening sessions and an online survey. -
Reminder: Stamford Director Candidate Feedback
Dear Colleagues, We appreciate the community’s engagement in our search for the next director of the Stamford Campus. Your input will be an important consideration for the search committee in our next steps. As a reminder, the public presentation recordings and feedback surveys for all candidates are available online. You may access them at this
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Spring Provost’s Awards Deadline Extension
Dear Colleagues, I write to share an update on the spring Provost’s Awards. We are extending the deadline to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, for the following awards: Provost’s Outstanding Service Award Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship Alumni Faculty Excellence Awards More information on each award can be found at https://provost.uconn.edu/events-and-recognition/awards/.
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Stamford Campus Director – Candidate Visits
Candidates have been selected as finalists for the Stamford Campus Director position and will visit the Stamford and Storrs campuses next week. -
Mid-term Resources and Reminders
Dear Colleagues, The middle of the semester is always a good time to assess progress personally and for our students. As we did in the fall at this time, I wanted to share a few resources for all instructors to utilize in their instructional plans, as an opportunity to review your students’ trajectory—along with your
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Updates on Development of Common Curriculum
Dear UConn Community, We have reached an important milestone in the development of a new Common Curriculum. The Senate Curricula and Courses Committee has introduced a set of Common Curriculum Guidelines for consideration by the University Senate. The Senate has called a special meeting to be held on Feb. 28 to discuss and vote on
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Color Coding Update
As you may recall, we started the semester in red for this color-coded system determined by the Division of Student Affairs. Given the carefully managed return of students to our campuses, it is no longer medically necessary to remain in red. Effective Friday morning (Feb. 11) at 6 a.m., the color-coded system for student activities, campus dining, residential life, and the Rec Center will be in orange. -
Spring 2022 LTE Activities
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of UConn’s Life-Transformative Education (LTE) initiative, I am pleased to present the line-up of activities for the spring semester. The spring series of events features an exciting line-up of guest speakers from other institutions and our own talented faculty and staff. It also includes the return of the LTE Cultivate workshop,
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Information on Final Exam Opt-Out and Supporting Students in Quarantine
I am writing with two updates related to classes: 1) final exam opt-out and 2) supporting students in quarantine. -
Office of Clinical Placement Coordination – Director Search
Dear Colleagues, I am writing to let you know that the search for the next director of the Office of Clinical Placement Coordination has officially gone live. The job description and application information for interested candidates is available at this link. The search will be open through February 16 and I encourage you to help
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Provost’s Awards – Nominations Call, Spring 2022
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite nominations for spring awards from the Office of the Provost. We are now seeking nominations for the Provost’s Outstanding Service Award, Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship, and Alumni Faculty Excellence Award. Nominations for each of these awards are due to provost@uconn.edu by new deadline, 5
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Waterbury Campus Interim Director Announcement
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of the interim director for our Waterbury Campus. Angela Brightly, associate director for Waterbury, will take on this role, beginning today, February 1. Angela brings tremendous institutional knowledge to this position, having started her career at UConn in 1987 and serving as associate campus director for
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Celebrating Black History Month and Lunar New Year 2022
To the UConn Community: February is a special month for the UConn community, as it provides several opportunities to celebrate the history, legacy, culture, contributions, and successes of the Black and African American and Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities. We invite you to celebrate two cultural heritage events with us: Black History Month:
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Reminders and Resources for In-Person Return, Spring 2022
Dear Colleagues, As we prepare for our return to in-person instruction starting on January 31, I am writing to acknowledge the incredibly hard work undertaken by our community in getting through a successful first week of classes in the face of multiple challenges and adversities. I also wanted to take this opportunity to provide reminders,
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Resuming In-Person Instruction
Dear Colleagues, I am writing as a follow-up to the University message confirming that we will resume in-person instruction on Monday, January 31. COVID has thrown us a number of curveballs, including this week and next, when we asked faculty and instructors to deliver classes remotely. This was a critical component of our efforts to
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Waterbury Campus update
Bill Pizzuto, director of the Waterbury Campus, will retire effective Feb. 1. As many of you know, Bill is a fixture in the Waterbury community and plans to become more actively involved in local politics. -
2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance
Dear Storrs and Regional Colleagues, On Monday, January 17, 2022, the University will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to reflect on the meaning of Dr. King’s work and sacrifice. The University encourages all departments and offices that can close in observance of the holiday to do so. We recognize that certain university operations
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Stamford Director Search Update
Dear Colleagues, I’m writing with a brief update on the Stamford Director search. The position has posted and we are actively seeking applicants, in partnership with Parker Executive Search. You may review the posting here, https://www.parkersearch.com/current-opportunities/university-connecticut/campus-director-uconn-stamford. Please feel free to share this opportunity with candidates. This will also be advertised via several national job boards,
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Changes to the Spring 2022 Semester – Academic Updates
Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to share more detail on academic operations as they relate to our recent announcement that the first two weeks of classes will be delivered remotely. A number of you have reached out with questions and suggestions on a variety of academic activities and protocols. I appreciate your sharing these thoughts as
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Reminders on Reading Days and Final Exams
Dear Colleagues, As we approach the start of finals, I am reaching out with a reminder on Reading Days and final examination rescheduling for the fall 2021 semester. Final exams begin on Monday, December 13 and end on Sunday, December 19. Reading Days Reading Days are Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12, and Thursday,
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Notification of NIH changes
Dear Faculty: This is an important message for all current and future investigators supported by NIH awards or contracts. If you fall within these categories, please read the following message carefully and follow up with OVPR if you have questions. The NIH has instituted changes in its continuing approach to ensure appropriate allocation of funds
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COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey Results Available
Dear Colleagues, Since I started as your provost over 18 months ago, a primary goal in our office has been to prioritize how we support our people. This goal touches nearly every aspect of our operations, from communications planning and strategy, to the structure of our vice provost roles, to our partnerships within the schools
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Call for Nominations: Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor
Dear UConn Faculty, One of the highest honors that we bestow on our faculty is the title of Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor. We are now seeking nominations for this honor to recognize UConn faculty who excel in research, teaching, and service. As you may recall, we revised our nomination process last year to broaden
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Mid-term Resources and Reminders
Dear Colleagues, The middle of the semester is always a good time to assess progress personally and for our students. As we did in the spring at this time, I wanted to share a few resources for all instructors to utilize in their instructional plans, as an opportunity to review your and your students’ trajectory
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Finals Opt-Out Reminder, Fall 2021
Dear Colleagues: Several years ago, the University Senate passed a by-law change regarding final assessments in all undergraduate classes. The change enabled all faculty and instructors in our undergraduate courses to choose a variety of assessments of student work, stating that the final assessment does not necessarily need to be an exam. The change also eliminated
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Provost’s Message: Supporting Refugees at UConn
Dear UConn Community, As Afghan refugees continue to arrive in the United States, including the 300 who will soon be welcomed in Connecticut, many of us may wonder what we can each do to help. At the University of Connecticut, we have a number of partnerships, programs, and organizations that support those who have been
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UConn Career Fair Returns In-Person
Dear UConn Faculty and Staff, We’re excited to share that our career fair will return to an in-person format again this fall, and we’re asking for your help in making sure students are aware of this opportunity. This is a noteworthy occasion to return to an in-person career fair, following nearly two years on hiatus
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Update on Pass-Fail and Withdraw Deadlines
Dear UConn Community, I am writing to share an important decision that was approved by the University Senate to change the by-laws regarding Pass-Fail and Withdraw deadlines. At the Sept. 13 meeting of the University Senate, the Senate Scholastic Standards Committee (SSC) brought forth a proposal to extend, align, and standardize the Pass-Fail and Withdraw
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Faculty Consulting Website – Relaunched
Dear Colleagues, We are writing to let you know about updates to the faculty consulting website, found at https://consulting.uconn.edu/ On the updated website, you can find your submitted requests and submit new requests from the “dashboard” link on the top menu, or from the link to “view your dashboard of submitted requests and/or to submit
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Reminder of Accommodations for Religious Observance and Extra-Curriculars
Dear Colleagues, This message is to remind you of the University’s policy regarding religious accommodations for faculty, staff, and students, in particular how this policy applies in academic activities. I am also sharing guidance on reasonable accommodations for participation in certain extra-curricular activities. Religious Observance Faculty and instructors are expected to reasonably accommodate individual religious
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Guidance and Reminders for Fall 2021
This message is being sent to all deans, associate deans, and department heads. Dear Colleagues, Monday marks the first day of our new academic year and a significant milestone in our progression through the pandemic, as we resume mostly in-person classes. I know this event brings with it both anticipation and anxiety. As associate deans and department heads, you are in critical positions and I want to make sure you’re aware of our plans and resources designed to ensure as safe a return to our campuses as possible. -
FY23 Provost Fund Guidance
The “Provost Fund”[1] is a program that identifies a pool of university resources to be used for faculty salary increases for the purposes of retention, compression and inversion equity, and special achievement. The University may consider requests for salary adjustments for these categories according to the processes outlined below, which are broken down into two distinct phases.