As we close another academic year, I find myself reflecting on the collective achievements and challenges that have marked our journey together over the last academic year. The end of the semester brings with it the joy of graduation—a significant milestone where we celebrated the hard work and success of conferring 8,139 degrees, including to 1,874 graduates who were the first in their families to earn college degrees, and 4,361 graduates from our own state of Connecticut.

 This is a time of year that we recognize faculty excellence across multiple dimensions of our work, and you’ll see the recipients of various awards listed below. I’d like to highlight the 91 faculty who were awarded tenure and/or promotion by the Board of Trustees at their April meeting, and thank all of the faculty and staff who engaged in and supported this process. I’m especially thrilled that our colleague Professor Nora Berrah of Physics was elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Her achievements as a scientist exemplify the excellence and impact of our faculty, and I am especially grateful for her tireless advocacy on behalf of women in science.

These achievements remind us of the resilience and dedication within our community, even in times that test our strength and spirit. As we move into the summer, I recognize that the paths ahead may vary—some may engage in research, others may teach, write, or take time to rest. Many of our staff will be working diligently throughout the summer to prepare for the coming year, but I do hope everyone finds time to relax and recharge. Whatever your plans, I am grateful for your continued commitment to our university community and the care you extend to our students and to each other.

Celebrating Promotion and Tenure of 91 Faculty

The University of Connecticut Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the award of promotion and/or tenure to 91 faculty across its multiple campuses. 

Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated. Applications for promotion and tenure are reviewed at the department level, school or college level, and finally at the Office of the Provost before recommendations are forwarded to the Board of Trustees. 

Faculty Consulting Reminder  

Please Submit New Requests for the Reporting Year That Begins May 23, 2024 

 The reporting year for faculty consulting ends on May 22, in alignment with the 9-month faculty contract. If you have continuing activities or any summer remunerated external activities, you can submit these at any time. Consulting requests only run through a single year (May 23 through May 22 the following year), so any ongoing activities require that you submit a consulting request for the next year. 

  Any faculty affiliated companies require a consulting request each year, regardless of whether you anticipate you will have effort in the year ahead. Whenever possible, submit consulting requests for all faculty affiliated companies at least one week before the start of the next reporting year. 

  Consulting requests can be reconciled at any time after an activity is completed, or after the end of the reporting year. In late August a reminder will be sent for any approved consulting activities approved for the current year (FY24) that have not been reconciled. You do not have to wait for these reminders to reconcile your requests. 

  If you need assistance with faculty consulting, please reach out to Sarah Croucher, Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (sarah.croucher@uconn.edu). 

Scholastic Standing and Dismissal By-Law Change to Effective Fall 2024 

During a regular meeting on April 1, 2024, the University Senate passed a motion presented by the Senate Scholastic Standards Committee initiating several changes to the Bylaws, Rules & Regulations of the University Senate II.E.13. Scholastic Standing & Dismissal. The University Senate Bylaws, Rules & regulations will be updated to reflect this change during the summer months, as the current bylaws on Scholastic Standing & Dismissal remain in effect through the Spring 2024 semester. 

Please review the full motion and learn more about this change on the University Senate website. 

Transition of HuskyCT Courses from OCV to UCV in Blackboard 

Plans are underway to transition HuskyCT courses from Blackboard’s old Original Course View (OCV) to the updated Ultra Course View (UCV). The near-term goal is to have all 1000- and 2000-level courses using Ultra Course View at the start of the Fall 2024 semester. To meet this goal, ITS and CETL would like to remind faculty of this effort and that help is available to all who want it. 

 The main reason for this upgrade is to keep the HuskyCT platform up to date. If instructors do not begin using the new Ultra Course View, their courses in Original Course View will likely experience an increasing number of issues. The new Ultra Course View is a modern, user-friendly LMS. Most instructors and students who already use UCV have reported that it is a much better experience. Faculty find UCV easier to teach with and students find UCV easier to learn from. To that end, ITS and CETL are making an effort to move HuskyCT courses to the new version and provide as much support as is possible to faculty. 

 Very simple courses can often be migrated automatically requiring minimal cleanup by faculty. More involved courses might require additional corrections. Highly complex courses that use advanced features often do not migrate well using the available tools. In these cases, rebuilding the course in Ultra might be an instructor's best option.  

 To get started, faculty can initiate a conversation or course conversion with the ITS and CETL teams by accessing the following form and clicking the button for an Ultra discussion: 

 HuskyCT Course Copy Request | ITS Services (uconn.edu) 

 Additionally, the CETL-EdTech website contains information and resources on the Ultra Course View transition:  

 Ultra Course View in HuskyCT/Blackboard | Educational Technologies (uconn.edu) 

 This site is actively maintained and will continue to be developed with best practices and additional information as the migration unfolds. 

Ji-Cheng ‘JC’ Zhao Named Dean of College of Engineering 

Ji-Cheng ‘JC’ Zhao joins UConn from the University of Maryland where he is the department chair of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and Clark Distinguished Chair Professor following a career that has spanned academia, industry, and government. Read the full announcement. 

Deanna Fitzgerald Named Dean of School of Fine Arts

Deanna Fitzgerald, M.F.A. joins UConn from the University of Arizona where she currently serves as Vice Dean of the College of Fine Arts and has a multifaceted background as an administrator, as well as an artist and educator in the field of lighting design. Read the full announcement.

Leslie Shor Appointed Vice Provost & Dean for Graduate Education

Leslie joins the Provost’s Office from the College of Engineering where she has served five years as Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education and is currently Centennial term Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Dr. Shor has been an integral part of our community for nearly 15 years and brings a distinguished record of academic achievement and leadership to her new role. Read the full announcement.  

Fany Hannon Appointed Dean of Students

Fany DeJesús Hannon has been appointed as the Dean of Students. Fany, who has served with distinction in this role on an interim basis since November 2022, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our university community. Read the full announcement.

CETL Leadership Update 

Dr. Amit Savkar’s term as Interim Associate Vice Provost will be ending on May 23, and we will plan to launch a search to appoint a new permanent leader early in the fall semester.  

Since becoming interim AVP in August, Dr. Savkar has provided steady leadership and guidance for CETL through a period of transition and uncertainty. He was instrumental in standing up new pop-up courses, building on faculty development programming, and sustaining excellence in support structures for student success. His innovation and forward thinking approach brings a wealth of new ideas and value to our work in the division of Academic Affairs. We are grateful to Dr. Savkar for his dedication to enhancing educational practices at UConn and look forward to continued collaborations. 

As Dr. Savkar concludes his term, he will shift his primary focus to teaching and continue his work with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) on equitable teaching in mathematics. This initiative, which has been impactful at our regional campuses, is now expanding to the Storrs campus. Additionally, Dr. Savkar will focus on integrating the regional Q centers with the one at Storrs campus and scaling the training for tutors across all regional campuses. His ongoing commitment to educational excellence will undoubtedly enhance our university community. 

UConn ID Template to Change 

The University permits the One Card Office to print an individual’s chosen name on the back of the UConn issued identification card.  Currently, the University procedure is to display one’s legal name on the front of the card. Formal requests were submitted to remove the legal name from the card or at a minimum, place the legal name on the back of the ID and the chosen name on the front. Effective May 14th, chosen names will be moving to the front of the ID card, effectively swapping the location of the names (legal name versus chosen name). This does not apply to UConn Health. Contact onecard@uconn.edu with any questions.  

Nora Berrah Elected to National Academy of Sciences

UConn physics professor Nora Berrah has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), becoming the seventh member from the UConn community to join the selective national society. READ MORE 

Provost’s Outstanding Service Awards  

UConn Provost Announces Awards for Outstanding Service - UConn Today  

The University of Connecticut proudly announces the recipients of this year’s Provost’s Outstanding Service Award, a prestigious recognition of faculty members who have exemplified exceptional dedication and contribution to the university’s mission across teaching, research, service, or engagement. Please join us in congratulating the following 2024 awardees in both the Distinguished and Emerging categories. You can read more about each awardee in the UConn Today article.  

Distinguished: 

Dr. Caroline Dealy, Associate Professor, Departments of Reconstructive Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Orthopaedic Surgery and Cell Biology 

Dr. Steve Zinn, Professor, Department of Animal Science 

Emerging: 

Dr. Michael Finiguerra, Associate Professor-in-Residence, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 

Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship 

The Provost Awards for Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) celebrate every year the significant efforts of faculty, staff, students, teams, and community partners who work to address critical community issues through collaborative, mutually beneficial, and creative exchange of knowledge and resources. Please join us in congratulating the following 2024 PAECES winners: 

Faculty Category 

Emerging Faculty Instructor Award: Stephany Santos 

Distinguished Faculty Instructor Award: Dan Burkey 

Emerging Faculty Community Impact Award: Tatiana Andreyeva 

Distinguished Faculty Community Impact Award: Angela Bermúdez-Millán 

Emerging Faculty Research Scholar Award: Roman Shrestha 

Distinguished Faculty Research Scholar Award: Richard Pomp 

 Student Category 

Graduate Student Award: Erin Cova
Undergraduate Student Award: Letian Sun 

 Staff Category 

Staff Award: Megan Delaney 

 Community Partner Category:  

Community Partner Award: Auerfarm 

Community Partner Award: Herb Virgo, Keney Park Sustainability Project 

Community Partner Award: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) 

Community Partner Award: Donald Swinton 

 Institutional Transformation Category 

Institutional Transformation Award: UConn Writing Center 

Institutional Transformation Award: Nadine Brennan, David Embrick, Cynthia Miranda-Donnelly, Janice Castle, and Kim Schwartz, the Research on Resilient Cities, Racism, & Equity Initiative (RRCRE) 

 Read more  

2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Awards

The Office of Undergraduate Advising is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Awards, which recognize the extraordinary contributions of undergraduate academic advisors in supporting academic success and student development at the University of Connecticut. 

Outstanding Undergraduate New Professional Staff Advisor Award  

Abigail Clark, Academic Advisor, School of Nursing 

Jenna Hartwell, Academic Advisor, Student Services (Waterbury) 

Outstanding Undergraduate Professional Staff Advisor Award  

Kristen Dostaler, Academic Advisor, CAHNR 

Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Award 
Vida Samuel, Assistant Professor in Residence, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (Stamford) 

UConn Students Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships   

A total of 10 students with ties to the University of Connecticut have recently earned National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships (NSF-GRFP). Those 10 include three undergraduates, three graduate students (including two who earned their undergraduate degrees at UConn) and four UConn alumni. READ MORE 

Faculty Salary Adjustment Requests  

The deadline for faculty to request a salary adjustment for compression/inversion or special achievement is June 1, 2024. Requests should be made by emailing their department head (copy dean or designee) including any relevant supporting documentation (i.e. evidence of compression/inversion or major prize/award). 

Reminder: Transitioning from HuskyDM to Interfolio FAR  

The Office of the Provost and the Office of Budget, Planning and Institutional Research are partnering to implement Interfolio’s Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) module, which will replace HuskyDM as UConn’s faculty data system.    

Faculty should complete entering data into HuskyDM by June 1, 2024. As of that date, data in HuskyDM will begin migrating into FAR and no new additions after June 1 will be included. Administrators will retain access to pull reports from HuskyDM through June 30th, the end date of the HuskyDM contract.  

New Faculty Orientation & New Associate Dean/Department Head Orientation 

Each year, the Provost’s Office hosts orientation sessions for new faculty and incoming associate deans and department heads. Both events will be hosted on August 23, 2024. Additional details will be shared in the coming months.  

May 27: Memorial Day 

June 18: Juneteenth 

June 21st marked the beginning of summer and with it came a heat wave, thunderstorms, and even a tornado or two. Regardless, I hope you are all enjoying the change of season and finding time to spend outside when the weather permits. While many of us find the summer months quieter on campus, I want to recognize and thank the many staff across our multiple campuses who are working diligently to run summer programs, host orientation sessions, and who are otherwise working to prepare ourselves and our students for the fall. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed, and I am deeply grateful for your continuous efforts in ensuring our university remains vibrant and welcoming throughout the year. In this regard, I’m looking forward to the arrival of students from East China Normal University in July, and especially the opportunity to co-teach a seminar for them on the visual arts with my SFA colleague Heather Elliott-Famularo. 

This summer also brings a few transitions in the Provost’s Office. I’m excited to welcome Tadarrayl Starke, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success, and Leslie Shor, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of The Graduate School, who officially begin their new roles next week on July 1st. Their extensive experience and fresh perspectives will undoubtedly contribute to our ongoing commitment to academic excellence and student success. 

As we move through these summer months, let’s take advantage of this time to innovate, collaborate, and prepare for the exciting opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Remember to take time when you can to recharge and rejuvenate; your well-being is essential to our success.  

Thank you once again for all that you do. I wish you a restful and enjoyable summer. 

2023-2024 Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors Announced

The University of Connecticut is proud to announce the selection of three exemplary faculty members as this year’s Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors. This prestigious award represents the highest honor the university can confer upon its faculty, celebrating their outstanding contributions in research, teaching, and public engagement. 

Dr. Nora Berrah

Dr. Ki H. Chon

Dr. Crystal L. Park

Learn more. 

Morgaen Donaldson reappointed to the Philip E. Austin Chair

Morgaen Donaldson has been reappointed for a second three-year term as the Philip E. Austin Endowed Chair, following a successful first term beginning in 2021. Her reappointment highlights her exceptional contributions to policy-relevant research, public engagement, interdisciplinary scholarship, and student mentorship. Learn more.

Academic Impressions

Access to robust professional development for all our faculty and workforce will build the capacity of our campus communities and help us overcome the inevitable challenges we all face in our daily work. Additionally, it will allow us to serve our students and patients better and further UConn and UConn Health missions. Information on gaining access, UConn Picks, and more is available on UConn’s Academic Impressions website: https://hr.uconn.edu/academic-impressions/

Support for Google Migration

The University is closing all UConn Google accounts later this summer and transitioning data to Microsoft 365. Staff files have been migrated and their accounts closed. Student email and files are being transferred in June, and their accounts will be closed 60 days later. Faculty file migration will begin in the middle of July.

Moving Files Off Google
Faculty have two options for their file migration:

• ITS can move their Google Drive files to OneDrive, or
• They can move their files themselves. Institutional data should be stored on Microsoft OneDrive and personal data should be transferred to a non-UConn account (e.g., a personal Google account).

Let ITS know which option you choose by completing the migration form, if you haven’t yet, by June 28^th.

Support for Transition
ITS is offering one-on-one support for faculty. A technician can help you export files, manage files and features that will not migrate, and answer your questions about this change. Book an appointment at https://techsupport.uconn.edu/migration-support/.

Student Housing at UConn Hartford

UConn is expanding its footprint in downtown Hartford with plans to offer 200 beds of student housing in a building on Pratt Street adjacent to bustling businesses, food and entertainment venues. Our new XL Center space for teaching, research, and community engagement is being fitted out now and will be opening this Fall.  First-year student deposits are up 15% over last year at the Hartford campus, and it’s great to see this momentum.  

UConn Deepening Hartford Roots with Plans for Student Housing - UConn Today

Disbursements

All approved and complete disbursement requests (RFDs) received on or before Monday, July 8th will be evaluated to determine if the expenses are to be included in fiscal year 2024 or fiscal year 2025. Disbursement requests received after July 8th will not be eligible for posting in fiscal year 2024.

Announcing the Provost’s 2024 Alumni Faculty Excellence Awards - UConn Today

The Office of the Provost is proud to announce the winners of the 2023-2024 Alumni Faculty Excellence Awards. This prestigious recognition honors faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in research, creativity, and teaching. This year, three distinguished faculty members have been selected for their outstanding contributions to the University’s academic and creative reputation.

Faculty Excellence in Research and Creativity- Sciences

Professor Senjie Lin

Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

Professor Annamaria Csizmadia

Faculty Excellence in Graduate Teaching

Professor Kari Adamsons

Learn more

UConn’s “Career Everywhere Conference” receives Honorable Mention from the National Associate of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Career Everywhere aims to ensure that all students have the tools and resources needed for post-graduation success by integrating career development methodology into every facet of a student’s experience.

Through intentionally infusing career development into the UConn experience, Career Everywhere provides access and equity to career development for all students including underrepresented and marginalized populations.

Become a Career Champion

UConn Foundation Wins CASE Circle of Excellence Award

The UConn Foundation won a CASE Circle of Excellence Award for identifying, communicating, and reporting to alumni and donors according to their interest in engaging with the University. UConn Foundation was selected from over 4200 entries in 28 countries. CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education) is the primary professional association for Advancement professionals in higher education and independent schools. Globally, they support more than 90,000 educational advancement professionals working in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing, and advancement services. Congratulations to our friends at the UConn Foundation!

July 1 – Beginning of FY 25

July 4 – Independence Day

August 23 - New Faculty Orientation

August 23 - New Associate Dean & Department Head Orientation

August 26 – First Day of Classes

As of this week, more than 58,000 students have applied to UConn for the upcoming academic year for 6,050 available spots across our five undergraduate campuses.  UConn continues to attract a diverse and academically talented first-year class, with 192 valedictorians and salutatorians in the current freshman class. In the month of April the Division of Student Life and Enrollment will host UConn Bound Days, where admitted students will have the opportunity to learn about UConn’s programs and campuses and prepare to make an important decision for their future. Our academic departments, schools and colleges, and student support and student life units are all deeply engaged in this work across our campuses, and I’m grateful for everything our faculty and staff do to welcome prospective students and their families.

Amidst the flurry of meetings and the demanding workload that characterizes this time of year, it's important to remember that this period is also marked by important and engaging events. A testament to this was the recent Distinguished Professor Speaker Series event celebrating newly-appointed Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Doug Casa. He was joined by a panel of his esteemed colleagues Dr. Elaine Lee, Dr. Neal Glaviano, and Dr. Lindsay DiStefano, who are all nothing short of inspiring. We learned about Dr. Casa’s remarkable journey and pioneering work in heat exhaustion, and I highly encourage you to watch the recording available here.

I was also honored to attend the Spring Pow Wow hosted by our Native American Cultural Programs last weekend. The Pow Wow returned for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. We also had a visit and talk by Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Nation, a UConn alumnus and dynamic member of the Connecticut community. He shared the inspiring history of the Mashantucket Pequot Nation and neighboring nations and reminded us all of the wonderful exhibitions and collections at the Pequot Museum, a rich educational and cultural resource utilized by several faculty in their classes.

We have reached the conclusion of our scheduled budget town halls. The active participation and questions raised during these sessions were invaluable. For those who were unable to attend or wish to revisit the discussions, recordings are available online. Updates about the ongoing budgeting process will continue to be shared as new developments arise. I also want to emphasize the importance of our senate meetings. These gatherings are a cornerstone of shared governance, and the administration shares important updates relevant to our community at every meeting.

Lastly, with the anticipation of summer break and the warmer days ahead, it's crucial to remember the importance of self-care. The culmination of the academic year is indeed our busiest period, filled with deadlines and commitments – multiple colleagues have aptly described this time of year to me recently as a “rollercoaster.” However, it's also a time to celebrate our accomplishments and to rejuvenate. I encourage each of you to give yourself the breaks and grace necessary to navigate successfully through this period.

All best,

Anne

New Motions Passed by University Senate

The University Senate passed three motions to update the SET+ Motions during the Senate Meeting held on March 4, 2024. Please see the Senate website linked here for detailed information regarding the motions.

PTR and PR Forums  

The Faculty Standards Committee of the University Senate, in collaboration with the Provost’s Office, will host two separate forums on faculty promotion, tenure, and reappointment via WebEx on Friday, April 12, 2024. These forums aim to ensure that all faculty members are familiar with the promotion, tenure, and reappointment procedures and expectations at the university. Faculty will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the administration.

Faculty and staff who plan to attend must RSVP to the calendar event for each session by April 10th to attend. Recordings of the programs will be available after April 15th. Please reach out to universitysenate@uconn.edu with any questions.

Reading Days 

Reading Days are Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and April 28. Per the University Senate By-Laws, the intent of Reading Days is as follows:

Reading Days are protected time for students to prepare for the final exam and assessment period. Instructors shall not require any course-related activity, assessment, or submission of work on Reading Days. Instructors may use Reading Days for optional activities, such as office hours. While an instructor cannot initiate required course-related activity, assessments, or submission of work on Reading Days, instructors have the option to accommodate student requests for required work and/or examinations to be rescheduled for a Reading Day. Reading Days restrictions do not include responsibilities with external placements, such as clinical positions and internships.

Final Exams 

Final exams begin on Monday, April 29, and end on Saturday, May 4.

Final in-class examinations may not be given during the last week of classes. Other types of assessments (for example, but not only, portfolios, performances, projects, presentations, etc.) may be due in the last week of classes, but should be clearly delineated on the syllabus from the first week of classes.

Undergraduate students may request rescheduling for an exam through the Dean of Students Office for the Storrs campus or each regional campus student services office, and as early as possible. The reasons for such a request include bunched finals or other extenuating circumstances. Such bunched finals may include final assessments like juried performances for Fine Arts students. A student whose absence is excused by the Dean of Students Office or regional student services staff shall have an opportunity to take a final without penalty. Please consult the Dean of Students website and the Registrar’s website for further details.

HuskyCT integrates with Kaltura

The integration now allows to stream Kaltura videos within HuskyCT. An upgrade by Kaltura is mandatory for Ultra courses. We're updating the integration in preparation for the university-wide transition to Ultra. Next week, we'll begin migrating links to Kaltura videos, starting with inactive courses. Spring 2024 courses will follow after the semester ends. You may notice changes in how Kaltura media appears in your courses, but all links will remain functional. No videos will be lost. Details on the changes can be found at: kb.uconn.edu/space/TL/26724991067

Interfolio Faculty Activity Reporting Implementation – Survey!

The Office of Budget, Planning and Institutional Research and Office of the Provost are requesting faculty and administrative user input as we transition from HuskyDM to Interfolio FAR. Your feedback will guide the improvements we make to the faculty data collection and reporting processes.

Faculty User Survey Link: https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Y9Tjz6b0IBxn2S

Administrative User Survey Link: https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3NMSpzTe9iXtIbQ

The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and will remain open through April 19^th. Your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used to enhance the faculty data management and reporting experience.

Reminder: Red Folder

The Red Folder is a resource to help faculty and staff recognize, respond to, and refer students in distress. It contains important tips and information about campus and community resources to support UConn students.

Take a Field Trip!

Enjoy a day with the sea creatures! The Mystic Aquarium offers discounted general admission tickets to UConn students, faculty, and staff. Please see the UConn Employee Discount for Mystic Aquarium linked here.

Record Setting HUSKIES!

The 2024 HuskyTHON was a tremendous success bringing in a record $1.7+ million dollars for Connecticut Children’s Center! HuskyTHON is a year-long philanthropic effort that raises funds for Connecticut Children’s Hospital through an 18-hour dance marathon. It's one of the top 10 dance marathons in the US and has raised over $13M in 25 years. Thank you to all who participated this year!

3.0 Night!

On February 28, the Student Athlete Success Program and Division of Athletics held their annual 3.0 Night celebration at the UConn Women’s basketball game vs. Villanova. The event recognized student athletes who achieved a 3.0 or better in the Spring ’23 and/or Fall ’23 semesters. We are proud and inspired by our student athletes who display excellence both in their sport, and in the classroom. We are so proud of the work completed by Ellen Tripp, the director of the Student-Athlete Success Program (SASP), as well as all of the counselors and advisors in this unit for the valuable support and academic counseling they provide to our student-athletes.

Celebrating Graduates and Professional Students

Monday, April 8th to Friday, April 12th is the 2024 UConn Graduate Student Appreciation Week, a week full of activities and events designed to celebrate graduate students here at UConn.

2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Advising Award Nominees

Congratulations to all of our professional staff and faculty advisors who were nominated for the 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Advising Awards!

We invite you to join us in recognizing the extraordinary contributions of undergraduate academic advisors in supporting academic success and student development at the 2024 Advising Celebration and Undergraduate Advising Awards, to be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Alumni Center.

RSVP here by April 3, 2024

Visit the Advising Awards website to view current and past advising award nominees and award winners.

Staff Technology Day is June 4^th!

Save the date! Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Office of the Provost will host Staff Technology Day on Tuesday, June 4th. All UConn staff are welcome to attend this full day of professional development on all things UConn IT. This year’s conference-style event will take place in McHugh Hall and feature workshops and demonstrations for beginners and advanced users.

Session information and registration will be available in April.

Office Hours with Provost D’Alleva

Provost D’Alleva and her leadership team will be holding in-person office hours for all faculty and staff at the each of UConn’s multiple campuses throughout the spring semester. All are encouraged to join as available to discuss concerns, questions and ideas.

March 31: Easter Sunday

April 1: University Senate

April 8: Last day to withdraw from a course, last day to place or remove courses on pass/fail

April 9-10: Eid al-Fitr

April 17: Board of Trustees Meeting

April 19: Last day for Master’s and Doctoral degree candidates to upload final thesis and dissertation

April 22-30: Passover

April 26: Last day of classes

April 27-April 28: Reading Days

April 29-May 4: Final Exams

May 4-May 6: Commencement