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FOI #24-516 (10-29-24, 3:23 pm)

Gross Mishandling of Sexual Misconduct Complaints Filed by Danielle Villareal and Grace Chen - Higher Education Amendments of 1998.

Name: Michael Ayele (a.k.a) W

Affiliation: Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W ORCID.: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5780-6457

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 12/31/2016

Request Date End: 10/29/2024

Details: What I am requesting for prompt disclosure are records in your possession detailing your discussions about [1] Grace Chen as an undergraduate student of Hillsdale College who (i) was on (or around) November 22nd 2021 raped on the campus of Hillsdale College when she was a freshman; (ii) was retaliated upon following her decision to file a complaint against the sexual abuse she suffered on (or around) November 22nd 2021; (iii) is most likely to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Hillsdale College sometime in Calendar Year 2025; (iv) is in an “adversarial” relationship with the legal representatives of the college she’s likely to graduate from with a Bachelor’s Degree; (v) will most likely graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree from the college where she was raped; (vi) will have to consider in Calendar Year 2025 whether to accept her Bachelor’s Degree from Hillsdale College during the official graduation ceremony or via postal mail; [2] Danielle Villareal as a former undergraduate student of Hillsdale College who (i) was named on the Dean’s List of Hillsdale College in the first two semesters of her freshman year; (ii) was on (or around) August 29th 2021 raped on campus when she was a full-time sophomore student; (iii) was retaliated upon following her decision to file a complaint against the sexual abuse she suffered on (or around) August 29th 2021; (iv) has made the decision to transfer to Vanderbilt University after Hillsdale College violated the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) by refusing to provide to her “the final results of the disciplinary proceeding” the individual who raped her was held or not held to account for; (v) has begun to experience depression, post-traumatic stress as well as sleep disorders following the sexual assault she was the victim of on (or around) August 29th 2021; (vi) should brace herself for the long-term physical, psychological and emotional effects associated with sexual assault (given the statements made by the National Council on Disability in their January 30th 2018 report); (vii) may never again function at the optimal levels she used to as a direct consequence of the rape she was subjected on (or around) August 29th 2021; [3] the National Council on Disability (NCD) as a federal agency of the United States government, which has on (or around) January 30th 2018 publicly admitted exploring the following question: “Are the policies of colleges compliant with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?” [4] Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W as a Black Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Degree graduate of Westminster College (Fulton, Missouri) who believes that the issue of American colleges and universities compliance with FERPA merits further exploration given (i) Grace Chen April 09th 2022 email to Rebekah Dell wherein she requested a formal “written investigation report” for what she went through on (or around) November 22nd 2021; (ii) Danielle Villareal transfer to Vanderbilt University.

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FOI #24-515

Student Directory

Name: Kayla Sewell

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Pursuant to Federal law, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99 & state open records law Conn. Gen. Stat. Secs. 1-200 to 1-242, on behalf of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, I write to request access to and a copy of all current Student Directory Information for the Fall 2024 semester categorized as public information as defined and governed within FERPA. If your agency does not maintain these public records, please let me know who does and include the proper custodians name, address, telephone number and email

Fields :
• Name,Academic Career,School or College,Academic Program,Major,Major Description,Concentration,Concentration Description,Term,Term Code,Academic Level - Beg Term

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FOI #24-513

RFQ Contractor - Jones Annex Lab Renovation - TL-2540

Name: Adrian Quinones

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: I’m with ConstructConnect. I am writing to request a copy of the shortlist of bidders for the above project, and if available, the awarded one. I would also like to know the anticipated start dates, if determined.

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FOI #24-512 (10-28-24, 4:28 pm)

Reviews

Name: Joshua Eaton

Affiliation: Hearst Connecticut Media Group

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 06/01/2024

Request Date End: 10/28/2024

Details: I request the results of all investigations and/or reviews regarding Prof. Zongjie Wang completed by the Office of University Compliance from 06/01/2024 to the date the university performs a search for responsive records.

I also request any and all records related to such investigations that are released to other requesters under the FOI Act.

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FOI #24-510

Athletics

Name: Gabriella Ponzo

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or
obtain copies of public records that show the budget and spending of UCONN's athletic department over the established athletics at UCONN. The breakdown of the budget for each sport and expense as well as how much is spent.

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FOI #24-509 (10-27-24, 9:29 pm)

UNICOR purchases 2020-2025

Name: Student Student

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/01/2020

Request Date End: 01/01/2025

Details: Financial records related to purchases from UNICOR, particularly for furniture, between 2020 and 2025.

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FOI #24-508

FOIA Request for Baseball Team Bat Contract

Name: Ben Gregory

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: I hope this message finds you well. My name is Ben Gregory, and I am a student at Maryville University currently working on a data analytics project focused on collegiate athletics. As part of my research, I am seeking to analyze the operational aspects of baseball programs.

I am writing to formally request access to the baseball team's bat contract under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically:
• The duration of the contract
• Financial terms and obligations
• Any performance metrics or conditions outlined in the agreement
This information will be invaluable for my project, as it will allow me to explore the financial commitments and resource allocations within our athletic programs.

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FOI #23-507 (10-24-24, 10:46 pm)

MFRS Report

Name: Gregory Chick

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/01/2012

Request Date End: 10/24/2024

Details: Greetings,
I am requesting a copy of the annual Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) report that is filed by the athletics department every year from at least 2012 to today (or its most recent filing). This annual financial report submitted to the NCAA is a type of revenue/expense form. I am requesting this as a formal FOIA request. This should cover all sports, spending, and operations categories.

My contact information is:
Greg Chick
290 West Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
(603) 973-1846

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.
Best,
Greg Chick

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FOI #24-506

Staff Directory

Name: Paul Phillips

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I write to request access to and a copy of a listing of all University of Connecticut employees first and last names, email address, title / position, and primary department. Please provide this information in an electronic format such as Excel or .csv format to this email address if possible. If your agency does not maintain these public records, please let me know who does and include proper custodian’s name and address.

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FOI #24-505 (10-23-24, 3:51 pm)

Parking and Transportation

Name: Student Student

Affiliation: Graduate Student

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 08/01/2017

Request Date End: 10/23/2024

Details: I am requesting the following information:

Paid permit parking locations. Please provide the name of each location (ex. Lot K, Lot I, South Garage, IPB, Longley, etc.).
Number of vehicle spaces in each location, broken down by permit type (ex. Lot W: 100 Area 2, 100 Commuter).
Number of permits sold, by type and affiliation if possible: (ex. GA: 2500 area 2, Faculty, 2500 area 2, Undergraduate:500 resident, etc.)
Parking permit cost rates.
Campus parking maps.
Campus bus route maps, including number of buses servicing the route.

I understand that many of these items have changed over the time range specified, certain lots have opened or closed within that time period, bus routes have changed, etc. Any documents that the above information can be sourced from would be beneficial, such as bus route maps, parking maps, notices of parking lot closures, etc.

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