Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
(Chicago, Illinois)—Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has
awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to University of Connecticut for
its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. The CAFR has been
judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a
constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and
user groups to read the CAFR.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and
financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its
management.
UConn Honored for Preservation, Restoration of Historic Hartford Times Building
UConn Celebrates Former Board Chairman Larry McHugh, Building Named in His Honor
GNEMSDC 2018 Institution of Higher Learning of the Year Award
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION – AWARD OF MERIT
In 2017, CT ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.) recognized NextGen Residence Hall* as EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION – AWARD OF MERIT recipient in the Large Institutional Residence category.
ASSA ABLOY INSTITUTIONAL AWARD OF HONOR
NextGen Residence Hall* was the winner of the 2017 ASSA ABLOY INSTITUTIONAL AWARD OF HONOR by the CT Green Building Council (CTGBC) in recognition of the efforts by designers to promote green building in Connecticut.
*In recognition of a multi-million dollar historic commitment to the support of the Werth Institute, the NextGen Residence Hall will now be known as the Peter J. Werth Residence Tower.
The 2017 CELEBRATE CT! Award Honoree
UConn Downtown Hartford Campus was The 2017 CELEBRATE CT! Award Honoree for the Hartford region. Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC) hosts this annual event to honor economic development successes throughout the State of Connecticut. The celebration features recent accomplishments from across the state, awards recognizing top people, organizations and initiatives who share a similar goal of making Connecticut a more competitive business environment.
UConn Downtown Hartford Campus featured at the Traditional Building Conference.
Robert A.M. Stern Architects Partner presented the University of Connecticut’s recently completed Downtown Hartford campus at the Traditional Building Conference in Brooklyn, New York on December 6, 2017. In “UConn Hartford: The University Returns to Main Street,” they discussed the introduction of a new university campus into an active urban center.
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
CALEA® Accreditation
The UConn Police Department has been awarded CALEA® Law Enforcement Accreditation for the seventh time. CALEA® serves as the International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies and accreditation is awarded only after a rigorous self-assessment, requiring a review of policies, practices and processes against internationally accepted public safety standards. This is followed with an assessment by independent assessors with significant public safety experience. The decision to accredit is rendered by a governing body of twenty-one Commissioners following a public hearing and review of all reporting documentation. It is an award which symbolizes a significant professional accomplishment in law enforcement.
IACLEA Accreditation
The UConn Police Department holds the award of IACLEA Accreditation which represents adherence to the highest standards of professionalism and excellence by campus public safety departments. IACLEA Accreditation serves as a means to assure the public, parents, and the university community that our campus public safety agency adheres to the highest professional standards. The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) represents campus public safety leaders at more than 1,200 institutions of higher education and IACLEA Accreditation constitutes recognition that a department conforms to the highest professional standards for campus law enforcement and protective services.
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP)
The UConn Police Department has received membership in this association which is dedicated to a holistic approach to addressing threat and violence risk assessment. The association is comprised of law enforcement officials, prosecutors, mental health professionals, and other corporate security experts. The primary focus, through a professional and educational environment, is to provide resources, knowledge, and support of those responsible for assessing threat. The association hosts ample educational opportunities throughout the United States and also internationally for members to engage with each other for a coordinated and consistent approach in keeping communities safe.
EMS Honored
The American Heart Association has recognized the UConn Fire Department with a “Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award” for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Emergency medical service providers are vital to the success of the Mission: Lifeline® program, which seeks to save lives by closing the gaps that separate these patients from timely access to appropriate treatments that restore critical blood flow. EMS agencies perform 12-lead ECGs which measure the electrical activity of the heart and can help determine if a heart attack has occurred. They also follow protocols derived from American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines. These correct tools, training, and practices allow EMS providers to rapidly identify suspected heart attack patients, promptly notify the medical center, and trigger an early response from the awaiting hospital personnel. Agencies that receive the Mission: Lifeline Gold award have demonstrated at least 75 percent compliance for each required achievement measure for two years.
Annual UConn Spirit Awards Ceremony
WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS 2018
UConn master planner Cruickshank builds school’s long-term vision