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.
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.
University Senate News & Updates
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 […]
[Read More]Omnibus By-Law Resolution Passed
Presented at a Special Meeting on March 31, 2025 and passed as amended on April 7, 2025, two motions to update by-laws governing the University Senate were passed: Recommendation to the UConn Board of Trustees to update the University By-Laws, Article IX, “The University Senate” Resolution to Change the By-Laws, Rules & Regulations of the […]
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