Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights

Welcome to the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights.

We provide inclusion, health equity, education, and civil rights services to the UConn community that promotes belonging, equal opportunity, accessibility, and compliance with federal and state law.

The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights serves the University community through the following core areas:

Report a Concern, Incident, or Policy Violation

The UConn Report website is a centralized hub for faculty, staff, students, and community members to access reporting options available across the University.

Submit a Report

Accessibility

Information and services for fostering an accessible and inclusive learning and working environment, including:

  • Disability Accommodations
  • Pregnancy Accommodations
  • Animals on Campus
  • Planning Accessible Events
  • Digital Accessibility
  • Report an Accessibility Issue
Accessibility

Discrimination
& Harassment

Support a safe, inclusive, & discrimination-free environment by addressing:

  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Bias Incident
  • Amorous Relationships
  • Retaliation
Discrimination & Harassment

Education & Training

Build knowledge & awareness around:

  • Diversity Awareness
  • Search Compliance
  • Workplace Skills
  • Disability Access/Accommodation
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Title IX Resources & Reporting
Education & Training

Employment Equity

Guidance and resources on the employee search recruitment and hiring process, including:

  • Search Compliance Toolkit
  • Interviewing Best Practices
  • Interview and Hire Approval Guidance
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance & Reporting
Search Compliance

Engagement Opportunities

Opportunities to learn and connect:

  • Subscribe to OICR’s Weekly Digest
  • Faculty & Staff Coffee Hours
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Legacy Convocation & Awards
  • Health Equity Research Symposium & Poster Session
  • Faculty & Staff Affinity Groups
Engagement Opportunities

Health Equity

Focused on removing barriers to access and increasing culturally relevant and appropriate care through:

  • Clinical Enterprise
  • Education
  • Research
  • Community Engagement
  • Data Dashboards
Health Equity

Title IX

Resource and reporting options for individuals impacted by sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, and related behaviors, including:

  • Sexual Harassment
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Exploitation
  • Intimate Partner Violence
  • Stalking
  • Pregnancy & Parenting
Title IX

Mission Statement

The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights advances institutional excellence by upholding civil rights compliance, accessibility, education, consultation, and community engagement to strengthen equitable access, accountability, and belonging across UConn and UConn Health.

Vision

A UConn and UConn Health community where every individual experiences dignity, equitable access, and opportunity in an environment grounded in civil rights, accessibility, and belonging.

McHugh Hall with yellow flowers in the foreground.

Values

  • Integrity: We uphold civil rights, apply policies consistently, and act with professionalism, fairness, and accountability.
  • Accessibility: We work to ensure equitable access for persons with disabilities by identifying and remediating barriers in our community, services and communication.
  • Collaboration: We build meaningful partnerships across UConn and UConn Health to address complex challenges, strengthen institutional capacity, and advance shared goals.
  • Respect: We treat every individual with dignity, empathy, and professionalism while fostering an environment of mutual respect.
  • Responsiveness: We provide timely, thoughtful guidance and support while adapting to the evolving needs of our community.
  • Excellence: We use data, evidence, and continuous improvement to strengthen our services, inform decision-making, and advance institutional excellence.

Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights (OICR) Events

Explore upcoming events, workshops, trainings, and engagement opportunities hosted by the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights (OICR). We invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to join us in learning, connecting, and contributing to a more inclusive University community.

OICR Faculty and Staff Coffee Hour

The OICR Coffee Hour provides an informal space for colleagues to connect and build community. There is no set agenda; topics and activities emerge organically based on who is in the room. Whether you want to share what’s on your mind, celebrate a win, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee in good company, you’re welcome to join. Drop in whenever you can and stay as long as you’d like.

Join us for fall 2026 semester Coffee Breaks on Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.. Sessions alternate weekly between in-person and virtual formats.

For additional information, please visit the OICR events calendar.

Student Campus Climate Survey Data to Action: Community Conversations

Join the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights Title IX Team for a community conversation about findings from UConn’s 2026 Student Campus Climate Survey.

Throughout the 2026-27 academic year, OICR will host a series of in-person community conversations at each UConn campus. Separate sessions will be offered for faculty and staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students to encourage meaningful dialogue and gather audience-specific perspectives. Participants may attend a session at any campus location, provided it is intended for their audience group.

During the fall 2026 semester, community conversations will be held at UConn Health, UConn Hartford, UConn Avery Point, and UConn Storrs.

For event details and registration information, please visit the OICR events calendar.

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