1. New Employee Orientation
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
BenefitsDepartment of Human Resources

2. Department of Human Resources
UCONN is World Class
As a world-class institution of higher education, UConn
strives to improve the lives of its students and enhance the
economic and social well-being of the state and its citizens.
We are experiencing tremendous growth thanks to our
faculty, industry support, the State of Connecticut and
most importantly, our students. It is an exciting time to be
at UConn!

3. Next Generation Connecticut
Department of Human Resources
$1.5B for capital projects
($235M reallocation from UC2K)
6,580 increase in
undergraduate enrollment
259 New Faculty (200 in STEM)
& 150 New Staff

4. Our Leadership
Department of Human Resources
Dr. Susan Herbst was
appointed President of UConn
on December 20, 2010
Our 15th President
Reports to a Board of Trustees

5. Academic Plan Vision
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Taken from UConn Today, April 23, 2014:
The University has adopted a
wide-ranging new academic
vision to shape its efforts in the
coming decade to become a
national leader in breakthrough
research, innovative
undergraduate and graduate
education, service, and public
engagement.

6. UConn is consistently ranked among the top 25 public research
universities in the country and…
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Founded as an agricultural school in
1881, 3 faculty & 12 students
30,474 students & 9,932 Faculty & Staff
101 UG Majors and
86 Graduate Fields of Study
$2.0B Total Current Funds Budget
FA ‘13 $204.6 million external funding,
sponsored activities
Undergraduate Class of 2017
More than 217,000 Alumni Worldwide
Technology Park-Storrs
Bioscience CT-UCHC The Jackson Lab
(JAX) for Genomic Medicine

7. UConn Official Communication
Department of Human Resources
•UConn Today
•UConn Social Media: Connect
•Websites
•On-line Employee Resource Guide
•Faculty & Staff home page
•Daily Digest: M-F, 11 am
•First.Last@uconn.edu
•MyApp
•President, Provost, Public Safety
emails
•Distribution Lists by job functions

8. Faculty & Staff Online Resource Guide
Department of Human Resources
http://resource.uconn.edu

9. Faculty & Staff Online Website
Department of Human Resources
http://uconn.edu/facultystaff

10. Workplace Standards
Department of Human Resources
An environment that values
your unique contributions
Provide effective policies,
programs and resources

11. Recognizing a Disrespectful Workplace
Department of Human Resources
• Some inappropriate behaviors not construed as violation of policy
• Some inappropriate behaviors are clearly recognizable as violations of
policies and may violate laws
Foul
Language
Gossip
Passive
Incivilities
Harassment
Verbal
Threats
Small ongoing inappropriate
behaviors can escalate over time

12. University Policies & Procedures
Department of Human Resources
http://policy.uconn.edu
It is incumbent
upon you to read
and understand
the policies that
are associated with
your position
(or role).

13. Code of Conduct
Department of Human Resources
http://audit.uconn.edu/doc/codeofconduct.pdf
Basic standards of workplace behavior
Public statement of the University’s
commitment to the highest
standards of integrity
All employees share responsibility for
keeping the University in full
compliance with all laws, regulations
and policies
Annual Mandated Training

14. State Code of Ethics for Public Officials
• Applies to each of us as state employees
• Part of the Connecticut General Statutes
• Intended to prevent individuals from using their public
position for personal financial benefit
• Violations can (and have) lead to fines and penalties
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Conflicts of Interest
Gifts
Financial Benefit
(Self/Family/Business)
Political Activity
Outside Employment
Appearance Fees/
Honorarium
Post State Employment

15. Ask yourself:
What would “this” look like on the front page of a newspaper?
Department of Human Resources
Just because there
isn’t a law or
University policy
that prohibits an
activity doesn’t
mean it is the right
thing to do.

16. Non-Retaliation Policy
Department of Human Resources
It is prohibited to retaliate
against someone who reports a
concern in good faith to the
appropriate individuals of
offices
Contact the Office of Audit,
Compliance & Ethics (OACE)
to report any activities that you
feel may be retaliatory

17. Office of Audit, Compliance & Ethics
Look for the Compliance Courier Newsletter
It is a quarterly newsletter issued by OACE
Department of Human Resources
Don’t hesitate to call:
o 860-486-4526
REPORTLINE-
anonymous
1-888-685-2637

18. Staying Safe in the Workplace
Division of Public Safety
Department of Human Resources
 Police, Fire/EMTs-24x7 Storrs
 Emergency: 9-1-1
 Routine Calls: 860-486-4800
 Alert.uconn.edu
 Active Threat Training
 Annual Security & Fire Safety
Report
 Emergency Blue Phones
 Crime of Opportunity

19. Staying Safe in the Workplace
Department of Human Resources
Department of Human Resources
Threats Verbal Abuse
Physical Abuse Weapons
Violence in the
Workplace
Zero
Tolerance

20. Staying Safe in the Workplace
Department of Wellness and Prevention Services
Department of Human Resources
Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act
 Provides alcohol and drug standards for faculty and
staff
 Employees shall not unlawfully use, possess, distribute
dispense or manufacture controlled substances, or be
under the influence of a controlled substance, while on
the job or in the workplace
 Any employee violating this policy will be subject to
discipline, up to and including termination
 Concerned employees are encouraged to contact the
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

21. Staying Safe in the Workplace
Department of Environmental Health & Safety
• Report hazards and help to
correct them
• Use Personal Protective
Equipment
• Follow procedures
• Get trained and keep training
current
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• Identify and correct hazards
• Provide and require the use of
Personal Protective Equipment
• Provide information on policies and
procedures
• Ensure employees/students receive
training
• Model Safety
University Health and Safety Policy
The health and safety of all students, faculty, staff and visitors shall be a principal
consideration in the planning an conduct of all University activities and programs
Employee “Must Do” List Supervisor “Must Do” List

22. Commitment to a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Office of Diversity & Equity (ODE)
Department of Human Resources
241 Glenbrook Road
Wood Hall - Unit-4175
Storrs, CT 06269
Phone: (860) 486-2943
Fax: (860) 486-2437
Email: ode@uconn.edu

23. Commitment to a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Policy: Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity
• UConn is an equal employment & affirmative
action employer
• Our policy is to comply with all laws & regulations
that prohibit employment discrimination
• Employment search process is strictly
monitored to ensure compliance
• Equal employment opportunity (EEO) means
nondiscrimination
• All services and programs are to be provided in a
fair and impartial manner
• Annual State and Federal Affirmative Action Plan
Department of Human Resources

24. Commitment to a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Inappropriate Romantic Relationships
• Prohibits discrimination and harassment in the work and learning environments
• Clarifies that managers must report any incidents of discrimination, harassment or
inappropriate Romantic relationships to ODE
• Failure to report known incidents is a policy violation as serious as the
original discriminatory act
• Complaints about student misconduct (including student-employees and
graduate students) are addressed by Community Standards
• Provides specific guidance regarding Romantic relationships in the instructional
and employment contexts
• “Romantic relationships” under the policy means an intimate, sexual, and/or
any other type of amorous encounter or relationship , whether casual or
serious, short-term or long term
• Non-consensual sexual contact implicates the University’s Sexual Assault
Response Policy
Department of Human Resources

25. Commitment to a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Romantic Relationships-Instructional and Employment Contexts
• Instructional Context
• Faculty/staff relationships with undergraduate students are prohibited
• Faculty/staff relationships with graduate students are prohibited if the graduate student is
actually under that individual’s authority (authority includes teaching; formal mentoring or
advising; supervision of research and employment of a student; exercising substantial
responsibility for grades, honors, or degrees; and involvement in disciplinary action related to the
student)
• A romantic relationship between a graduate student and another student (either undergraduate
or graduate) under his/her authority is prohibited. If there is an existing relationship, the
graduate student will not be permitted to serve in the position of authority
• Employment Context
• Faculty/staff relationships with employees currently under their supervision are prohibited
• Existing Romantic Relationships
• Relationships that existed before August 7, 2013 must be disclosed to ODE and/or OFSLR by the
person in a position of authority
• Relationships that existed prior to joining the University must be disclosed to ODE and/or
OFSLR by the person in a position of authority before accepting a new supervisory role
• Relationships that develop that are in violation of the policy must be disclosed immediately
Department of Human Resources

26. Commitment to a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Policy Statements on Disabilities
Department of Human Resources
People with Disabilities
• The University of Connecticut
is committed to achieving
equal education and
employment opportunity and
full participation for people
with disabilities
• A qualified person with a
disability must be ensured the
same access to programs,
opportunities, and activities at
the University as all others
Reasonable Accommodations
• The University will make
reasonable accommodations
for the known physical and mental
limitations of otherwise qualified
applicants and employees with
disabilities as defined by state and
federal law.
• Definition of “Reasonable
Accommodations”
• In some instances (when undue
hardship exists), the University
may be unable to make certain
accommodations.

27. Commitment to a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Title IX
Department of Human Resources
• When students are sexually harassed or assaulted in
the learning environment, a college or university will
be liable if a University employee with authority to
address the harassment and institute corrective
measures on the school’s behalf-receives actual
notice of, and is deliberately indifferent to, the
harassment or assault.
• The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil
Rights extends the obligation to respond beyond
those who actually have authority to address the
harassment, to any individual “who a student could
reasonably believe has this authority or
responsibility” to help.

28. Commitment to a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Sexual Assault Response Policy
Department of Human Resources
• Protect campus safety and ensure victim response
• Passed by the Board of Trustees in January, 2012,
the Sexual Assault Response Policy.
• Requires all employees who witness or
receive a report of sexual assault to contact
ODE, the Office of Community Standards, or
the Title IX Coordinator as soon as possible
• Private vs. confidential victim conversations
• The Policy additionally contains a list of on and off
campus resources for victims

29. Selected Policies: General Rules of Conduct
Department of Human Resources
• General Rules of Conduct establish
behavior guidelines for all University
employees
• Employees have a reasonable right to
know what conduct is expected of them
• Each department may have additional
rules in which employees should be
aware
• Employees can be disciplined or
dismissed for violating the General
Rules of Conduct

30. Accessing E-formation
University Information Technology Services (UITS)
Department of Human Resources
• Services and Support (http://uits.uconn.edu )
• Policies (http://policy.uconn.edu)
• Security Awareness
(http://security.uconn.edu)
• Local Technology Support
• Campus Technology Assistance
On-line Request: Login
Email: Helpcenter@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-4357(HELP)
Walk-in Location:
Math-Science Bdg, Rm M037
196 Auditorium Road
Main Campus – Storrs

31. Accessing E-formation
University Information Technology Services (UITS)
Department of Human Resources
• SecureU
• (http://secureu.uconn.edu)
• Antivirus software
• Encryption
• Ensure computer operating
system & software is patched
regularly
• Set strong passwords
• Save your files to the enterprise
file server, backed up nightly
• Email is Official and not private
• Email etiquette
• Never open unknown emails or
attachments, only open and download
from known sources
• Appropriate use of UConn computing
& network resources
• Electronic Communication
• Use of official UConn email
communications & lists
• Daily Digest

32. Your Responsibilities
Department of Human Resources
• Know UConn & your departmental policies,
procedures, expectations & resources
• Model behavior
• Understand your behavior & that of others
and its impact
• Know State of CT and Federal legal
requirements
• If a supervisor, ensure a respectful workplace

33. Summary
Department of Human Resources
• Office of Audit, Compliance &
Ethics
– Annual Mandated Compliance
Training
• Office of Diversity & Equity-the
following trainings must be
completed within the first six
months of employment:
– State-Mandated Diversity
Training
– University-Mandated Sexual
Harassment Prevention
Training
• Department of Environmental Health
& Safety (EH&S)
– Mandated safety training for
some employees
• University Information & Technology
Services (UITS)
– Daily Digest
• HB Library
– Record Retention
• Human Resources
• Division of Public Safety
– Police, Fire, EMT, Locksmith