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FOI #24-030 (01-22-24, 7:40 pm)

Public records request for Graduate Student Tier II organization funding

Name: Student Student

Affiliation: Graduate Student and Research Assistant

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/22/2024

Request Date End: 01/22/2024

Details: In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and following the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) §§ 1-200 et seq., I am submitting a formal request for access to documents detailing the financial policy and procedural requirements for Tier II funding eligibility within the Graduate Student Government (GSS).

This request is focused on obtaining:

1. **Financial Policy Documents:** Comprehensive policies that outline the criteria, guidelines, and regulations for Tier II organizations seeking funding through the GSS. This includes details on budgeting, funding limits, permissible expenses, and financial accountability standards.

2. **Procedural Requirements for Funding Eligibility:** Specific procedures that Tier II organizations must follow to be eligible for GSS funding. This includes application processes, documentation requirements, deadlines, and review processes.

3. **Compliance Standards:** Clear guidelines or criteria that Tier II organizations must meet or maintain to remain eligible for GSS funding, including any necessary financial reporting, record-keeping, and auditing procedures.

4. **Recent Policy Updates or Revisions:** Information on any recent changes or updates to the financial policies and procedures for Tier II funding eligibility, if applicable.

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FOI #24-029 (01-22-24, 6:14 pm)

Public records of Graduate Student Senate

Name: Student Student

Affiliation: Graduate Student and Research Assistant

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) §§ 1-200 et seq., I am formally requesting access to any emails from or to the Activities Director, TSOS, Krista O'Brien, or any member of the Graduate Student Senate regarding the GSS-funded event "The Fall Formal" that took place on December 9th.

This request specifically targets communications involving the planning, organization, and execution of the event, as well as any discussions related to policy adherence or procedural matters concerning the event.

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FOI #24-028 (01-22-24, 6:14 pm)

Public records of Graduate Student Senate

Name: Student Student

Affiliation: Graduate Student and Research Assistant

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/22/2024

Request Date End: 01/22/2024

Details: In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and referencing the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) §§ 1-200 et seq., I am formally requesting access to specific emails from Krista O'Brien, the Director of Student Activities at the University of Connecticut. This request is focused on obtaining emails that involve any questions, advice, or guidance provided by Krista O'Brien to members of the Graduate Student Government (GSS), GSS senators, or any committee members related to policy procedures or adherence.

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FOI #24-027 (01-22-24, 6:14 pm)

Public records of Daily Campus

Name: Student Student

Affiliation: Graduate Student and Research Assistant

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/22/2024

Request Date End: 01/22/2024

Details: In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and guided by the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) §§ 1-200 et seq., I am requesting access to any emails related to the drafting and publishing of the article titled "Three GSS E-Board Members, One Office Assistant Resign Amid Tensions" from The Daily Campus. Additionally, I seek comprehensive information regarding the publishing standards for the NEWS section of The Daily Campus.

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FOI #24-026 (01-22-24, 6:14 pm)

Public records of Graduate Student Senate

Name: Student Student

Affiliation: Graduate Student and Research Assistant

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/22/2024

Request Date End: 01/22/2024

Details: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and in accordance with the principles set forth in the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) §§ 1-200 et seq., I am formally requesting access to specific emails from members of the Graduate Student Government (GSS) at the University of Connecticut, regarding the procedural aspects of the recall of former GSS President. This request is predicated on the understanding that all emails, irrespective of the email address origin or the computer used, if pertaining to public records, are subject to FOIA disclosure.

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FOI #24-025 (01-22-24, 6:14 pm)

Public records of Graduate Student Senate

Name: Student Student

Affiliation: Graduate Student and Research Assistant

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/22/2024

Request Date End: 01/22/2024

Details: In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and as per the guidelines outlined in the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) §§ 1-200 et seq., I am submitting a formal request for access to any emails from Krista O'Brien, the Director of Student Activities at the University of Connecticut, specifically pertaining to the topic of policy adherence in relation to the recall procedure of former Graduate Student Government (GSS) President.

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FOI #24-024 (01-22-24, 6:14 pm)

Public records of Graduate Student Senate

Name: Student Student

Affiliation: Graduate Student and Research Assistant

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/22/2024

Request Date End: 01/22/2024

Details: In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the principles outlined in the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) §§ 1-200 et seq., I am formally requesting access to emails of the Graduate Student Government (GSS) Executive Committee and Procedures Committee at the University of Connecticut, specifically those concerning the recall procedure of former GSS President.

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FOI #24-022

Records Request - Construction Research

Name: Mitchell Garner

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: I am researching construction projects and would like to submit the below public records request.

Description of Records:
• I write to request a digital copy of the following:
o Timeline = Prior three years (01/20/2021 - 01/20/2024)
o For construction projects valued over $1MM (as measured by the contractor's contract value), please provide the final or most recent pay application (typically AIAG702 and AIAG703 forms but not always).
o This request is for all campuses.
• If your agency does not maintain these public records, please let me know who does and include the proper custodian's name and address.
• I request a waiver of all fees. If for any reason, our request for information cannot be sent without cost, then prior to any copying, please notify us immediately with the reasons for the denial and the cost that will be involved.

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FOI #24-021 (01-21-24, 7:15 pm)

SFA DEAN SEARCH CONTRACTS and OFFERS

Name:

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 10/03/2023

Request Date End: 01/17/2024

Details: Please disclose the search committee's notes and minutes from all meetings, correspondence, discussions, and shared documents or files on the finalist candidates brought to campus to interview for the SFA Dean position.

In addition please include any former offers/contracts made to any of the finalist candidates, and the related notes, correspondence, shared documents or files regarding the negotiation with a specific focus on information that resulted in the search not yielding a new dean by January 16th 2024.

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FOI #24-019 (01-18-24, 3:21 pm)

Athletics

Name: Mike Vorkunov

Affiliation: The Athletic

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 03/01/2023

Request Date End: 01/18/2024

Details: Hello. I am requesting the following as part of an open records request with the University of Connecticut. Thank you.

— Any email from or to Geno Auriemma mentioning "women's TV deal" or "TV deal" or "NCAA" from March 1, 2023 through January 18, 2024

— Any email from or to athletic director David Benedict mentioning "women's TV deal" or "TV deal" or "NCAA" from March 1, 2023 through January 18, 2024

— Any email from or to Annie Fiorvanti mentioning "women's TV deal" or "TV deal" or "NCAA" from March 1, 2023 through January 18, 2024

— Any email from or to Jason Butikofer mentioning "women's TV deal" or "TV deal" or "NCAA" from March 1, 2023 through January 18, 2024

— A copy of the NCAA championships media rights contract between the NCAA and ESPN, that would have been shared with the University of Connecticut or a member of its athletic department.

— A copy of the NCAA championships media rights contract between the NCAA and ESPN (effective Sept. 1, 2024), that would have been shared with the University of Connecticut or a member of its athletic department.

— A copy of the NCAA championships media rights contract between the NCAA and ESPN currently under effect, that would have been shared with the University of Connecticut or a member of its athletic department.

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