FOI #26-389 (06-10-26, 10:34 am) - Subject - UConn Head Baseball

Name - Garth Webster

Affiliation - CAA

To Whom It May Concern—

I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of the following public records: the most up-to-date Employment Agreement/Term Sheet/MOU/LOA/Offer Letter/ReAppointment Letter/Extension Letter/Amendment/Addendum/etc for UConn Head Baseball Coach Jim Penders.

If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me of the cost. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest. If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.

Thank you for considering my request.

Sincerely,

Cy Hallberg

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FOI #26-388 - Subject - Basketball Games

Name - Andrew Vargha

Affiliation -

I would like to make a public records request for the contracts for any men's and women's basketball non-conference games scheduled for the upcoming 2026-27 season. If completing this request in full would require a charge, please only complete as much as can be done for free; I do not want to pay any fees for this request.

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FOI #26-387 - Subject - Dean’s List Records (2020–Present)

Name - Owen Wang

Affiliation -

I am a news reporter from Constitution State News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. I am requesting the following records under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., preferably in electronic format:
We seek copies of any Dean’s List publications, announcements, or recognition records that the University has designated for public release or public distribution for academic terms from January 1, 2020, through the present for All Campuses
As a member of the media, I am involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for me to fulfill my professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given my role in disseminating information, I believe I am eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.

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FOI #26-386 - Subject - RFP CDR010826

Name - Sarah Leman

Affiliation -

Dear University of Connecticut,

Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting to obtain information regarding the following record:

o RFP CDR010826: AI Innovation Institute Technology Solutions
o Description: The University requests proposals from qualified partners to deliver state-of-the-art AI technology resources, software, and services aligned to the establishment of the AI Innovation Institute.
I am requesting copies of the following information from the record detailed above:

1. All vendor responses (including cost and technical),
2. Scoring/evaluation documents,
3. Awarded Contracts, including SOWs, invoices, amendments, and change orders associated with this opportunity.
I ask that the information be provided electronically by email if possible. If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me before filing my request. Should you deny my request, or any part of the request, please state in writing the basis for the denial.

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FOI #26-385 (06-9-26, 5:31 pm) - Subject - Football

Name - Layla Allen

Affiliation -

To Whom It May Concern—

I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of the following public records: the 2026 salaries and, if applicable, the employment contracts/amendments/LOA/MOU/term sheets/offer letters/etc for football support staff members listed below & any other members not listed below that are associated with the football program [in areas to include, but not be limited to: (i) operations, (ii) recruiting, (iii) personnel, (iv) strength & conditioning, (v) nutrition, (vi) analysts, (vii) quality control, (viii) creative media/graphics, (ix) video, (x) player development, (xi) sports science, (xii) general manager, (xiii) administration, etc.]

Junior Collins
Daryl Ely
Bo Buttermore
Nik Kessel
Phill Guard
Brock Hillyer
Jak DelCampo
Nate Atkins
Brady Lichtenberg
Brad Bichey
Christian Klinec
Corbin Green
Mike Fiorito
Jabari Taylor
Andrew Terwilliger
Tayler Riddick
Daniel Mojica
Stephen Mathie
Zach Potter
Ian Fried
AJ Harrison
Colin Leddy
Sevyn Banks
Mason Huntermark
Angelina Gaspard
Mariel Dritsas

If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me of the cost. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest. If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.

Thank you for considering my request.

Best,
Layla Allen

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FOI #26-384 (06-9-26, 1:38 pm) - Subject - Athletic Coaching Contracts

Name - Adam Notteboom

Affiliation - Priority Sports & Entertainment

Greetings,
 
I’d like to submit an open records request for electronic copies of current contracts for all individuals on staff for the 2026-27 academic year for the following sports: football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. In addition to the individuals below, I’d like to request the current contract of UCONN Athletic Director David Benedict.

Please include any/all amendments/extensions with the original contract.
While full contracts are strongly preferred, if they are not available for assistant coaches or support staffers, annual salary figures will suffice.
 
Please, at your earliest convenience, and thank you for your time and efforts. See below for list of requested individuals.
Football:
Jason Candle, Head Coach
Nunzio Campanile, Offensive Coordinator
Ryan Manalac, Defensive Coordinator
Pat Cashmore, Special Teams Coordinator
Max Wray, Assistant Coach - Tight Ends
Kerry Dixon, Assistant Coach - Wide Receivers
Nate Cole, Assistant Coach - Running Backs
John Morookian, Assistant Coach - Offensive Line
Marquel Blackwell, Assistant Coach - Co-Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
Rod Chance, Assistant Coach - Pass Game Coordinator / Cornerbacks
Robert Weiner, Associate Head Coach - QBs
Mickey Jacobs, Assistant Coach - Linebackers
Jay Anderson, Assistant Coach - Safeties
Brooks Jenkins, Defensive Tackles Coach
Joe Schaefer, Assistant Coach - Defensive Line
Junior Collins, Assistant Wide Receivers Coach
Daryl Ely, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
Bo Buttermore, Assistant Linebackers Coach
Nik Kessel, Assistant Special Teams Coach
Phill Guard, Assistant Offensive Line Coach
Brock Hillyer, Offensive Analyst
Jake DelCampo, Defensive Assistant
Nate Atkins, Defensive Analyst
Brady Lichtenberg, Offensive Analyst
Andrew Terwilliger, Assistant Athletic Director for Football Administration and Operations
Tayler Riddick, Director of Football Operations
Daniel Mojica, Football Operations Assistant
Zach Potter, General Manager for Football
Ian Fried, Assistant GM / Pro Liaison
AJ Harrison, Director of Recruiting / Player Development
Colin Leddy, Assistant Director of Player Personnel
Sevyn Banks, Recruiting Analyst / Player Development
Mason Huntermark, Recruiting Assistant
Angelina Gaspard, Recruiting / Operations Assistant

Men's Basketball:
Dan Hurley, Head Coach
Kimani Young, Associate Head Coach
Mike Nardi, Assistant Coach
Mike Pegues, Assistant Coach
Tom Moore, General Manager
Paul Wettemann III, Director of Men's Basketball Administration
Mamadou Diarra, Director of Player Development
Cam Turley, Assistant Director of Basketball Administration
Samantha Buccheri, Administrative Assistant

Women's Basketball:
Geno Auriemma, Head Coach
Chris Dailey, Associate Head Coach
Jamelle Elliott, Assistant Coach
Morgan Valley, Assistant Coach
Tonya Cardoza, Assistant Coach
Sarah Darras, Assistant AD for Women's Basketball Administration
Carley Mooney, General Manager
Ellen Tripp, Associate Athletic Director / Director - SASP (Women's Basketball)

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FOI #26-383 - Subject - Men's Hockey

Name - Avery Donahue

Affiliation -

I would like to request any documents related to UConn mens hockey's participation in the Icebreaker Tournament (info at the link above).

https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2025/11/25/mens-ice-hockey-huskies-to-cohost-2026-ice-breaker-tournament-with-sacred-heart

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FOI #26-382 - Subject - CFS 25-55426

Name - Ivy Baron

Affiliation -

Court case is ongoing. Please provide a copy of the police report and a copy of the email that Student sent in July 2025

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FOI #26-381 - Subject - New submission from Special Data Request

Name - Owen Weber

Affiliation -

I am looking for local county enrollment data for a market survey as well as online student data
I am looking for the numbers of total commuters at UCONN as well as the total online student count for a market survey. If you have the data split into undergraduate and graduate that would be perfect

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FOI #26-380 (06-8-26, 5:01 pm) - Subject - Coach Fundraising Commitments

Name - David Covucci

Affiliation - FOIAball

Pursuant to Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act (Chapter 14 Conn. Gen. Stats.), I am requesting the following document from your school’s athletics department development or fundraising office.

The most recent copy of any external engagement plan, schedule, or calendar that details fundraising events and appearances from your school’s head football coach.

I will accept whatever the most recent version of this document is that your school has. If you need a time frame for which to search any online calendars, I am requesting events from 1/1/2026 to 5/31/2026.

Please note that Connecticut law requires public agencies to respond to requests within four days of receiving them by either processing or denying the request, or providing written notice requesting an extension.

As I am an independent journalist engaged in legitimate newsgathering, I am requesting a fee waiver of any associated costs with this request. In lieu of a fee waiver, I am requesting a detailed invoice of any potential costs, if any, associated with this request.

Thanks,
David

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