UConn-AAUP Update
October 30, 2025
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- UConn-AAUP In the News
- Chief Negotiator Blog Post 10/29
- Childcare Reimbursement is open until November 6th!
- CT For All Special Session Priorities & Events
- National AAUP Training Sessions & Member Meeting!
- Cigna Basic Dental Plan Members
UConn-AAUP In the News
UConn-AAUP President Dudas and Executive Board member Pressman published an opinion editorial today: Opinion: UConn’s administration should consult its own experts
“We believe that the university – its students, staff, and faculty – thrive when the people who do the teaching, the research, and the learning that distinguishes UConn have an equal say in how its funds are spent. Outsourcing our flagship state university’s future to drop-in budget consultants is not the way forward.”
Chief Negotiator Blog Post 10/28
The chief negotiator has posted an update on negotiations. Log in now to review: UConn AAUP Member Website | Membership Website
If you have not signed up for the membership site- please do so today! Use the link above to create a profile. The office will verify membership and then you will have access to the full site. This membership site is for dues paying members. Not a member? Join now!
Childcare Reimbursement is open until November 6th!
Don’t wait until the last day! Get in the application today! Childcare Reimbursement Application and Policy – UConn AAUP
CT For All Special Session Priorities & Events!
SIGN-FEDERAL CUTS ARE HERE. WHAT CAN CONNECTICUT DO
It is time for Governor Lamont & CT Legislative Leadership to Act! For more information on the cuts see additional information sheet
Upcoming events:
Friday 10/31 8:30-9:30 am Immigrant Rights Pickets with GHIAA
Emanuel Lutheran: 311 Capitol Avenue, Hartford (across from LOB)
Friday 10/31 10:30-12:30 am Leafleting
Office of Policy & Management: State Bond Commission Meeting
First Floor Atrium of the LOB
National-AAUP Trainings Sessions
November is for Growing Power! Attend a Training or Meeting
Many events are for AAUP members only. Please register two hours ahead of the event start time to allow time for membership verification. Not a member? Join Today! – UConn AAUP Member Website
Shared Governance: What It Is and How to Strengthen It On Your Campus
Wednesday, November 5, 1–2:30 p.m. ET
This session will discuss the fundamental principles that should shape governance at every institution of higher education in the US and cover tools you can use to assess and improve the conditions of shared governance on your campus. Register here at least two hours ahead of the event start time.
College and University Legal Obligations to Pregnant and Parenting Faculty
Wednesday, November 12, 2–3 p.m. ET
This webinar will assist faculty in obtaining the benefits to which they are legally entitled by instructing them about requirements incorporated into key federal employment laws that mandate accommodations for pregnant and parenting faculty. Register here.
Having a Great Organizing Conversation
Thursday, November 13, 1–3 p.m. ET
In this training, DOS staff will help you learn how to really move your colleagues to action and involvement in your chapter. Learn tips and tricks for actually identifying people’s issues, helping them connect those issues to involvement in your chapter, and moving them to take action to win. Register here at least two hours ahead of the event start time.
AAUP Member Meeting
Monday, November 17, 7–8 p.m. ET
A meeting for all AAUP members. Check your email for registration and be sure to register two hours ahead of the event start time to allow time for membership verification. Register here at least two hours ahead of the event start time.
Social Media and Digital Organizing
Wednesday, November 19, 1–2:30 p.m. ET
Join this training to learn the best practices for using social media to further your AAUP chapter’s organizing. Register here at least two hours ahead of the event start time.
Deepening Your Bench: How to Recruit More Leaders and Build an Organizing Committee
Thursday, November 20, 1–3 p.m. ET
Come learn practical tips for building more leaders and developing an organizing committee that will help you reach more members and win on the issues you care about. Register here at least two hours ahead of the event start time.
Cigna Basic Dental Plan Members: As previously communicated; Cigna has agreed to reimburse those affected before proper notice was sent (those on the Basic plan that visited their out-of-network dentist during the months of July or August).
If you are submitting for a dental plan reimbursement and you are encountering any difficulties requesting a reimbursement from Cigna, you can share details from our previous message with their customer care team at CIGNA. UConn Benefits can also be reached at Benefits@uconn.edu to assist with this process.