Investigations
OIE Report Form
The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) receives reports concerning alleged Prohibited Conduct pursuant to the Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Related Interpersonal Violence (Policy).
This form may be used to report an individual’s own concerns, or to fulfill the employee reporting responsibilities set forth in the Policy, including those specific to student disclosures of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking.
Inform is a tool to help the UConn community navigate the reporting process and support available for a variety of incidents including bias, harassment, safety concerns, and other types of misconduct.
The University of Connecticut is committed to creating and maintaining a campus environment free from all forms of sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking.
The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) encourages all members of the University community to partner in ensuring an environment free of discrimination at all University-related activities and in the working and learning environment. To that end, incidents of discrimination or discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment) by University employees at Storrs and the Regional Campuses should be reported to OIE by contacting our offices via report forms, phone, or email.
Understanding OIE’s Role in Investigations
OIE is responsible for reviewing, and where applicable, objectively investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment based on protected classification to determine if employee conduct violates the University’s non-discrimination policies. OIE is charged by Connecticut law (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-68(b)(4)(A)) with investigating complaints of discrimination made against University employees and mitigating any discriminatory conduct that is found to exist. OIE fulfills this mandate by conducting neutral investigations, pursuant to its Complaint Procedures, regarding allegations of discrimination and/or discriminatory harassment and ensures the equitable resolution of complaints. Where investigations reveal the presence of discriminatory or harassing behavior, OIE is responsible for making recommendations that are designed to mitigate the effects of discriminatory conduct.
Any incident of discrimination or discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment) by a student toward any member of the University community should be reported immediately to the Office of Community Standards by calling (860) 486-8402.
If you have concerns about behavior that does not involve discrimination or discriminatory harassment, or if you are interested in receiving confidential assistance or advice regarding your concerns, see Helpful University Resources and Contacts.
OIE Report Form
The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) receives reports concerning alleged Prohibited Conduct pursuant to the Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Related Interpersonal Violence (Policy).
This form may be used to report an individual’s own concerns, or to fulfill the employee reporting responsibilities set forth in the Policy, including those specific to student disclosures of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking.
Amorous Relationships Disclosure Form
Connecticut Anti-Discrimination Statutes – Chapter 814c – Human Rights and Opportunities
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Regulations
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. OCR is also responsible for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 which prohibits disability discrimination by all public entities.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, or disability, as well as retaliation protections for persons complaining of discrimination or participating in the investigation of discriminatory activity. These laws prohibit discrimination in the job application and hiring process, and in the context of terminations, promotions, trainings, wages, or any other terms, privileges or conditions of employment.
The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CCHRO) enforces state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit transactions. The mission of the CCHRO is to eliminate discrimination through the enforcement of civil and human rights laws and to further the goals of equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education. Connecticut law provides protections against discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, race, criminal record, genetic information, disability, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or workplace hazards to reproductive systems, as well as retaliation protections for whistleblowers and persons complaining of discrimination or participating in the investigation of discriminatory activity.
The U.S. Department of Labor administers a variety of federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers’ rights to safe and healthful working conditions, a minimum hourly wage, and overtime pay. The Department of Labor is also responsible for enforcing comprehensive federal labor laws in areas such as record keeping, youth and special employment, family and medical leave, migrant workers, lie detector tests, protections in certain temporary worker programs, and the prevailing wages for government service and construction contracts. The Connecticut Department of Labor is responsible for a number of state labor programs, including unemployment insurance, wage and workplace standards, and the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act.
For more information about other entities that enforce state and federal non-discrimination laws, please go to the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the U.S. Department of Justice or to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Sarah Chipman
Director of Civil Rights Compliance, ADA Coordinator, Title VI Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator
860-486-2943
