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 9, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom (304) 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 2024-2025 Academic Year, please check here.

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