The Gail Burns-Smith “Dare to Dream” Fund was established in 2004 upon the retirement of the former Executive Director of CONNSACS, Gail Burns-Smith, who dedicated twenty-two years to ending and preventing sexual violence in the state of Connecticut. The Fund is composed of voluntary contributions received from supporters and donors who wish to honor Gail’s dedication to this cause.

A scholarship or stipend of $1,000 is granted annually to an individual whose work or study in the field of sexual violence most exemplifies Gail’s commitment to anti-sexual violence awareness, policy, prevention and advocacy on behalf of victims of sexual violence.

Help Spread the Word! We’re Accepting Applications

Applicants must submit the official application form, requested essay, and two letters of recommendation. Applications must be received by March 31, 2016. For more information on the application requirements and selection criteria, click here for our website and application.
For more information, contact: The Women’s Center at 860 486 4738

The Office of Diversity and Equity has released a What to do When a Student Reports Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence and Stalking document, which outlines the process and provides resources for assisting students and fulfilling the University’s reporting requirements for employees.

The Board of Trustees recently approved the Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence effective January 1, 2016. The policy is an updated, streamlined policy that more clearly articulates the University’s commitment to maintaining a safe and non-discriminatory learning, living and working environment for all members of the University community – students, employees and visitors.  The new policy will replace three existing, separate policies (Sexual Assault Response Policy; Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Inappropriate Romantic Relationships; Title IX Notice) under one coordinated, easier-to-read policy.

Please familiarize yourself with the new policy.  Current policies will remain on the policy website for your reference until the new policy takes effect on January 1st. We ask that managers who supervise employees with limited computer access, please post the policy in a common area.

 

During the first few weeks of November, nearly 6,000 randomly selected undergraduate and graduate students at the Storrs and regional campuses will be asked to participate in a confidential sexual violence climate survey.

Click here to read more.

The Office of Diversity and Equity released Title IX Updates for the fall semester of 2015.

ODE Fall 2015 Title IX Updates

ODE Releases New Annual Report to Connecticut General Assembly.

Report Pursuant to Connecticut General Statues Section 10a-55m

UConn continues to support the @WhiteHouse #ItsOnUs initiative. Learn more & sign the pledge: http://itsonus.org/#pledge  pic.twitter.com/s77VelNZNB

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) mentioned UConn’s new Title IX website in a tweet that read “How are campuses informing students of their rights? @UConn created a website to make it easier to navigate #TitleIX. http://titleix.uconn.edu.