The role of University Senate Parliamentarian is open to interested parties to apply until March 6th, 2025. The full role description can be found here, and the expression of interest form is available here. For questions, please contact universitysenate@uconn.edu.
Senate By-Laws Related to Common Curriculum Amended
During its regular meeting on February 3, 2025, the University Senate approved an Omnibus Resolution presented by the CCC+ Committee to amend the By-Laws, Rules & Regulations of the University Senate, Article II, C.2.a – d.
The Omnibus proposal included suggested changes to the following:
- TOI Clean-Up (TOI-6 lab requirement and Focus Area language)
- 40-credit requirement
- Reserve Caps (add 25% availability for 1000-level courses)
- Catalog year (clarify language around additional flexibility)
- CC exemption for transfer-oriented students
- CCC+ membership (add Themes)
Article II.C.2.c.Courses (related to Reserve Caps) was amended on the floor. The Omnibus motion passed as amended. The full resolution can be found here. These changes will be reflected in the By-Laws, Rules & Regulations of the University Senate when they become activated in the fall 2025 semester.
Additional information is available on the Common Curriculum website.
Passed Resolution: Academic Calendar Update
The Senate Scholastic Standards Committee presented a motion to the University Senate during its regular meeting on December 3, 2024, to propose updates to the language of the By-Laws, Rules & Regulations of the University Senate to integrate governance of academic dates for both summer and winter programs. This change also codified Juneteenth (June 19th) as a non-teaching holiday effective in June 2025.
The full resolution language, including vote counts can be found here.
University Senate Meeting: March 3, 2025
The University Senate will meet on Monday, March 3, 2025, in a hybrid format. Click here to learn more and to view meeting materials.
Upcoming University Senate Elections: Spring 2025
University Senate elections for the Spring 2025 semester will begin in late January for the following constituencies:
Faculty:
- CLAS
- CAHNR
- College of Engineering
- School of Fine Arts
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- Regional Campus: Avery Point Faculty
- Regional Campus: Hartford Faculty
- Regional Campus: Stamford Faculty
Staff:
- Enrollment, Planning & Management
- University Libraries
- Academic Development
- Schools/Colleges
- Regional Campus: Avery Point Staff
Other:
- Deans
All faculty or staff who are eligible to vote in each respective constituency election will receive a nominating slate via email in late January, and voters will be asked to select their top nominees. Nominees may also be selected by petition via email to universitysenate@uconn.edu. Any petition must be endorsed by five (5) members of the constituency in support of a candidate and submitted before the nominating slate has closed. The results of this nomination voting process will determine a shortened list of nominees to be sent out in early February on a voting slate. The results of the voting slate will determine the winner(s) for each election, and results will be published on the University Senate website.
Resolution Passed: Recommendation to BoT to Honor Tuition Waiver
During its regular meeting on December 2, 2024, the University Senate passed a resolution presented by the Senate Executive Committee recommending that the UConn Board of Trustees honor the dependent tuition waiver of the daughter of late colleague and former University Senator, Susana Ulloa.
The full resolution can be viewed here.
Upcoming Senate Meeting: Monday, February 3, 2025
The University Senate will meet on Monday, February 3, 2025, in a hybrid format. Click here to learn more and to view meeting materials.
Fall 2024 Election Results: at-Large Constituencies & FRB
Faculty at-Large and Professional Staff at-Large Election Results:
Term Ending June 30, 2028
Faculty at-Large Constituency:
- Jamie Kleinman, CLAS (Avery Point)
- Oksan Bayulgen, CLAS
Professional Staff at-Large Constituency:
- Arthur Galinat, Center for International Students & Scholars
- Jennifer Tibbetts, One Stop Student Services
Faculty Review Board (FRB) Election Results:
Term Ending June 30, 2027
- Paul Bloomfield, CLAS
- Robert Thorson, CLAS
Click here to view the full list of FRB members
Upcoming Senate Meeting: December 2, 2024
The University Senate will meet on Monday, December 2, 2024, in a hybrid format. Click here to learn more and to view meeting materials.
VOTE: Faculty at-Large and Staff at-Large Elections Underway
Voting ballots for the Faculty at-Large and Professional Staff at-Large constituencies will be sent to eligible voters in early November. Ballots will remain open for 7 days and we encourage everyone to participate. The names listed on the Election Ballot will be those names that appeared on the Nomination Slate sent to eligible voters on October 22, 2024, and any additional nominees added by petition. We encourage all interested parties to review the Senate Election Processes FAQ as well as the Senate website for more information. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact universitysenate@uconn.edu. Thank you for participating in the election process for the University Senate and we wish the best of luck to all nominees!