CSCU IN FOCUS
The Accountability & Reforms Dashboard
Overview
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TOTAL
9 Total Reforms
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PROGRESS
7 In Progress
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COMPLETED
2 Completed
Areas of Focus
| Area of Focus | Progress | Category | Order |
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Adoption of Discriminatory Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX PolicyAmendments to provide greater clarity regarding CSCU community members' rights, responsibilities, and expectations under CSCU policy and applicable state and federal law. |
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Policies and procedures | 1 |
Discriminatory Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Policy Resolution Procedure AmendmentsAmendments to provide greater clarity regarding what CSCU Community members can expect when engaging in the Policy 4.13 process. |
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Policies and procedures | 2 |
Sexual Harassment Prevention TrainingUpdated system-wide training with content tailored specifically to higher education and the CSCU environment. Training will be required for employees across the CSCU System. |
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Training | 5 |
Reporting Obligations TrainingUpdated system-wide annual training addressing required reporting obligations, confidential resources, and practical scenarios to help employees navigate situations in which reporting may be required. Training will also clarify the distinction between making a report and filing a formal complaint. |
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Training | 4 |
New and Amended Executive Appointment PoliciesNew and amended policies to ensure appointments to significant leadership positions receive appropriate review and consideration, with the goal of supporting effective leadership across Connecticut’s public higher education system. |
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Policies and procedures | 3 |
Determining and Implementing Appropriate Personnel ActionsThe CSCU System Office and institutional presidents are reviewing the report and evaluating what personnel actions, if any, may be appropriate. Any decisions will be based on the report’s findings, applicable employment requirements, and the best interests of the CSCU System. |
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Governance and Accountability | 7 |
Governance and Organizational ReformEvaluate existing governance structures, roles, responsibilities, and organizational processes to identify opportunity to strengthen accountability, oversight, and communication. |
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Governance and Accountability | 6 |
Recurring System-Wide Communications on Employee Rights and ResponsibilitiesDevelop recurring system-wide communications to reinforce employees’ rights and responsibilities, reporting obligations, available resources, and applicable CSCU policies and procedures. |
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Governance and Accountability | 9 |
Board of Regents Onboarding and TrainingDevelop comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training for Board of Regents members covering the information and responsibilities necessary to effectively govern CSCU. |
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Training | 8 |
Adoption of Discriminatory Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Policy
Amendments to provide greater clarity regarding CSCU community members' rights, responsibilities, and expectations under CSCU policy and applicable state and federal law.
Lead Coordinator(s):
Board of RegentsStatus:
Next Step:
Revised policy adopted by the Board of Regents and published on Oct. 15, 2026.View the policy
Expected Completion Date:
Oct 2026Discriminatory Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Policy Resolution Procedure Amendments
Amendments to provide greater clarity regarding what CSCU Community members can expect when engaging in the Policy 4.13 process.
Lead Coordinator(s):
CSCU Office of ComplianceStatus:
Next Step:
Revised procedure amendments published.- Title IX Prohibited Conduct Resolution Procedure
- Non-Title IX Discriminatory Harassment and Nondiscrimination Resolution
Expected Completion Date:
Oct 2026Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Updated system-wide training with content tailored specifically to higher education and the CSCU environment. Training will be required for employees across the CSCU System.
Lead Coordinator(s):
CSCU Office of ComplianceStatus:
Next Step:
Training assigned system-wide on October 30, 2026. CSCU will track completion until every CSCU employee has completed the training and update this tracker accordingly.Expected Completion Date:
Oct 2026Reporting Obligations Training
Updated system-wide annual training addressing required reporting obligations, confidential resources, and practical scenarios to help employees navigate situations in which reporting may be required. Training will also clarify the distinction between making a report and filing a formal complaint.
Lead Coordinator(s):
CSCU Office of ComplianceStatus:
Next Step:
Assign system-wideExpected Completion Date:
Oct 2026New and Amended Executive Appointment Policies
New and amended policies to ensure appointments to significant leadership positions receive appropriate review and consideration, with the goal of supporting effective leadership across Connecticut’s public higher education system.
Lead Coordinator(s):
Board of RegentsStatus:
Next Step:
Submission to various Board of Regents committeesExpected Completion Date:
Dec 2026Determining and Implementing Appropriate Personnel Actions
The CSCU System Office and institutional presidents are reviewing the report and evaluating what personnel actions, if any, may be appropriate. Any decisions will be based on the report’s findings, applicable employment requirements, and the best interests of the CSCU System.
Lead Coordinator(s):
CSCU Office of the ChancellorStatus:
Next Step:
Review and evaluate the report's findings and recommendationsExpected Completion Date:
Dec 2026Governance and Organizational Reform
Evaluate existing governance structures, roles, responsibilities, and organizational processes to identify opportunity to strengthen accountability, oversight, and communication.
Lead Coordinator(s):
CSCU Office of the ChancellorStatus:
Next Step:
Finalize new governance framework with the Board of RegentsExpected Completion Date:
Dec 2026Recurring System-Wide Communications on Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Develop recurring system-wide communications to reinforce employees’ rights and responsibilities, reporting obligations, available resources, and applicable CSCU policies and procedures.
Lead Coordinator(s):
Office of Compliance and Office of External AffairsStatus:
Next Step:
Establish a regular communications cadence on employees' rights and responsibilities.Expected Completion Date:
Dec 2026Board of Regents Onboarding and Training
Develop comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training for Board of Regents members covering the information and responsibilities necessary to effectively govern CSCU.