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 Meeting: March 3, 2025
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Parliamentarian Role Open to Applications
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