UConn-AAUP April 12, 2026 Update
In this issue:
- Child Care Reimbursement Notice
- Executive Committee Election
- UConn-AAUP Annual Chapter Meeting
- 2026 CT Gubernatorial Primary Questionnaire
- Event Notice: Meet & Greet with Josh Elliott on campus 4/14
Child Care Reimbursement Notice
The Spring 2026 Childcare Reimbursement Application period is open. The policy and application can be found on the UConn-AAUP Website.
Please note the allotted $95,000 for this reimbursement period is covered under the Extension Agreement, until the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is ratified.
Applications must be submitted to the UConn-AAUP office by MAY 7, 2026.
Please note that the Spring 2026 reimbursement is for daycare provided for the months of November, December 2025 & January, February, March & April, 2026 ONLY. Child must attend daycare at least two weeks during the month to qualify for that month.
REMINDER!
Voting for the 2026-2027 UConn-AAUP Executive Committee now through April 15, 2026
UConn-AAUP has partnered with Survey and Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer this election.
Active members should have received a ballot from the Election Coordinator (noreply@directvote.net) with voting instructions, login information, and your personalized pass code. Please note that this email notification was sent to your UConn.edu address.
To assure your election specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox, simply add the following email address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.
If you do not receive please contact support@directvote.net or Jen Curtis-Gray at jcurtisgray@uconnaaup.org
UConn-AAUP Annual Chapter Meeting
April 21, 2026 9:00am
Student Union Storrs Campus & Virtual
REGISTER
Breakfast will be available for in-person attendees.
This meeting is for Active Members (those who are members of the National AAUP and are dues paying members in good standing with the UConn Chapter) Please register here. Registering ensures a smooth process at check in so that the meeting can begin on time!
Should you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Gina at ginadb@uconnauup.org or 860-487-0450 by at least five days prior to the event.
Not a member? Join now!
2026 CT Gubernatorial Primary Questionnaire
The 2026 election cycle promises to be pivotal for the future of higher education and labor in Connecticut. The governor of CT plays a significant role in the governance of UConn, including appointment of the Board of Trustees (who write the university bylaws and select the UConn administration) and control of state-level funding for higher education. To support our members, UConn-AAUP and GEU collaborated to create and distribute a questionnaire to CT governor major party primary candidates. This report includes responses from candidates received to date.
Check out the candidate responses as of March 27th. Interested in staying engaged in political work through UConn-AAUP? Connect with us & let us know!
Event Notice: Meet & Greet with Josh Elliott on campus
For questions on the event, contact: haritha.v.subramanian@gmail.com, allenmarye@gmail.com