University Senate Passes Requirement for Anti-Black Racism Course
At its meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023, the University Senate passed the following amendment to the By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations of the University Senate. The requirement will be effective with the fall 2024 Undergraduate Catalog.
Every undergraduate student at UConn must pass the one-credit course titled U.S. Anti-Black Racism as part of the baccalaureate degree requirements. It is strongly recommended that the course be completed during the first two years of enrollment at the University.
University Senate Adjourned for Summer
The University Senate will meet on September 8, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom (330/331) and via WebEx. An orientation for new senators will be hosted at 3 p.m. also in a hybrid format. We welcome all newly elected Senators and continuing Senators to join this session. Light refreshments will be provided at both events.
For the full schedule of University Senate meetings scheduled to take place during the 2025-2026 Academic Year, please check here.
University Senate News & Updates
University Senate Adjourned for Summer
The University Senate will meet on September 8, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom (330/331) and via WebEx. An orientation for new senators will be hosted at 3 p.m. also in a hybrid format. We welcome all newly elected Senators and continuing Senators to join this session. Light refreshments […]
[Read More]Special Senate Meeting: May 19, 2025
The University Senate will host a Special Meeting on Monday, May 19th at 4 p.m. in a fully virtual format for the purpose of approving the final C&C Committee Report of the 2025-2026 Academic Year and Scholastic Standards Block Transfer Report. Full details and meeting materials are available here.
[Read More]Resolutions Passed: University Senate Meeting, May 5, 2025
During the regular meeting of the University Senate on May 5, 2025, the Senate passed three resolutions in support of various statements: Resolution to Support New England Public Land Grant University Senate Statement passed by unanimous voice vote Resolution to Work in Mutual Defense of Academic Freedom passed as amended by unanimous voice vote Resolution […]
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