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: May 4, 2026

The University Senate will meet on Monday, May 4, 2026, in a hybrid format in the Student Union Ballroom (330/331). Click here to learn more and to view meeting materials.

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University Senate Meeting: May 4, 2026

The University Senate will meet on Monday, May 4, 2026, in a hybrid format in the Student Union Ballroom (330/331). Click here to learn more and to view meeting materials.

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Data Sets Requested by the Senate

A motion raised as New Business during the December 2, 2025 Senate meeting and tabled to discussion at the February 2, 2026 meeting. This motion was amended and approved as below by voice vote: The Senate requests information on the effects of the University’s 5-year fiscal plan and changes in IDC allocations. We request information […]

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Committee of Three, PAAC, COIA & Senate Reps to BoT Appointments

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