Use of the Stamford Campus facilities and equipment is a privilege. The UConn community and guests shall respect the rights of others and display acceptable and appropriate behavior while using and/or participating in activities under the jurisdiction of the Stamford Campus. The Stamford Campus reserves the right to refuse access, services or remove any individual(s) or group(s) whose behavior is in violation of University Policy, Stamford Campus Policy, The Student Code, Blueprints and/or the Faculty and Staff Code of Conduct. In addition, the host group that is sponsoring events, meetings, etc. will be held responsible for the conduct of the individuals attending the event and will be held to the policies outlined in this guide and standards set forth in The Student Code and/or Faculty and Staff Code of Conduct.
Inappropriate behavior
Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Failing to follow directions of Stamford Campus Staff and University Public Safety Officials
- Harassing or soliciting other patrons of the building while tabling
- Providing false or withholding important information to Student Activities and/or Event Services staff
- Failure to abide by all existing University contracts
- Using space without authorization
- Posing an unreasonable risk to health or safety to others
- Exceeding room capacities
- Using open flame or flammable liquids
- Use of weapons or weapon facsimiles
- Smoking, vaping and/or use of tobacco products
- Unauthorized use of alcohol at an event
- Fronting - reserving a space on behalf of another organization
- Unauthorized use of audio-visual equipment
- Willfully violating the food and beverage policy
- Violation of the No Show or Cancelation Policy
- Damage or destruction of property
- Failure to pay invoices in a timely manner
Sanctions
The Stamford Campus is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its users and staff. Student Activities staff will take appropriate action towards disruptive and/or destructive behavior. The following sanctions may be applied based on the severity of the behavior:
- An individual will be removed from an event, or the event may be ended immediately.
- Future existing reservations will be suspended until the group or individual has met with the appropriate staff to discuss the behavior. Corrective actions will be identified in order for the group or individual to resume use of Stamford Campus.
- Group or individual is placed on reservation probation for a semester or academic year.
- Group or individual loses reservation privileges for a semester.
- Group or individual loses reservation privileges for the academic year.
- Event can no longer be hosted on University property.
- Group or individual loses privileges permanently.
UConn complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Contact: Office of Institutional Equity; (860) 486-2943; equity@uconn.edu; http://www.equity.uconn.edu.
A bias-related incident is an incident that negatively targets, intimidates, or threatens an individual or group due to race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities, as well as past/present history of mental disorders. This includes but is not limited to graffiti or images that harass or intimidate individuals or groups due to the above characteristics. If you witness a bias incident, or find bias images in the Stamford Campus, immediately notify a Stamford Campus employee or submit a report though InForm | Report Incidents. Get Support. (uconn.edu).
We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the territory of the Mohegan, Mashantucket Pequot, Eastern Pequot, Schaghticoke (ska-teh-COKE), Golden Hill Paugussett (paw-GUS-it) and Nipmuc Peoples, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We thank them for their strength and resilience in protecting this land and aspire to uphold our responsibilities according to their example.
Pronunciations:
- Mohegan (Mo-he-gan)
- Mashantucket Pequot (Mash-un-tuck-it Pea-kwaht)
- Eastern Pequot (Pea-kwaht)
- Schaghticoke (ska-teh-COKE)
- Golden Hill Paugussett (paw-GUS-it)
- Nipmuc (Nip-muck)
The University is committed to providing equal access and full participation for individuals with disabilities within all University programs and activities. Event planners should refer to the Accessibility Checklist for University Events provided by the Center for Students with Disabilities for further guidance on creating an accessible event. An accessibility statement giving participants with disabilities an opportunity to request an accommodation should be provided on the event publicity material both printed and digital. Refer to Non-Discrimination Policy Statements for Publications for further information.
Event Accessibility Statement – Required for all University-sponsored events.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact (INSERT SPONSORING DEPARTMENT CONTACT NAME) at (INSERT TELEPHONE AND EMAIL CONTACT
INFORMATION) by (SPECIFIC DATE (suggestion: at least 5 days in advance)).
University of Connecticut Interpreting Services (UCIS) provides sign language interpretation, live captioning (sometimes called CART or Communications Access Real-time Translation) and consultation services to the University community upon request. To request services, visit ucis.uconn.edu/request or contact UCIS at 860-486-2020, 860-553-3243 (VP) or ucis@uconn.edu. Requests for large-scale, recurring, or public events should be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance. All other requests should be submitted at least 3 business days in advance. Visit UConn Communication Access and Interpreting Services for more information.