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University of New Haven

Undergraduate School

Mailing Address
300 Boston Post Rd
West Haven, Connecticut 06516
Phone
(203) 932-7000
School Information
"The University serves 6,793 students, has 60,000 alumni, and welcomes 25,000 visitors each year. The University employs 892 people, with an annual budget of approximately $287 million, and has endowment and invested assets totaling $70 million. Under President Kaplan's leadership, the University has completed $300 million in infrastructure and construction improvements since 2010... The University is composed of: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the School of Health Sciences, the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, and the Tagliatela College of Engineering. The University awards bachelor's and associate degrees in 55 undergraduate majors; master's degrees in 33 areas of graduate study; and a doctorate in criminal justice... The University of New Haven boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with an average class size of 20 students. The University has 278 full-time faculty members in addition to part-time and adjunct professors. Of the full-time faculty, 84.9 percent hold the highest degree in their field." (Source: https://www.newhaven.edu/about/facts-figures.php)
General Information
In response to past actions by the Trump administration, such as the travel ban, and national events, like the Charlottesville protests, the university president made a pledge to increase the university's diversity, inclusion, and equity resources and initiatives. No mandatory Critical Race Training sessions are yet required of students. However, see developments below:

Actions Taken

Curriculum Changes and Requirements
  • The university is offering a "Race and Ethnic Studies Minor." The following course is required for minor: "SOCI 3345 - Introduction to Race and Ethnic Studies."
Resources
  • In response to past actions by the Trump administration, such as the travel ban, and national events, like the Charlottesville protests, the university president made a pledge to increase the university's diversity, inclusion, and equity resources and initiatives.
  • The university president also pledged to provide more resources to the Myatt Center and in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Symbolic Actions
  • The university president also appointed a vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Last updated July 26th, 2022
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