Request Log

FOI #22-266 (07-25-22, 8:41 am) - Subject - UConn Trustee Organizations (Storrs & Regional) Payment of Staff Wages and/or Fringe

Name - Student Student

Affiliation - Nutmeg Publishing

Please provide any/all staff email correspondence related to the staffing MOU.

Provide any and all email correspondence and documentation/evidence to answer the following:

There was mention of DSA’s budget and Nutmeg was emailed saying this change is because,

“budgets are being cut across the University (not in Trustee groups) because of pandemic losses”

How do the University’s and DSA’s budget issues apply to the mission of the Trustee Orgs to serve their constituents when specifically we were told our fees from the student body were not a part of these “cuts”?

The information emailed prior to last week’s meeting shows that DSA has already realized a savings of about $150K for wages and benefits for TSOS financial staff. Please provide updated savings projection with the new resignation of Michelle Morse.

It appears that the money entrusted to the Trustee Orgs is being used to address budget deficiencies elsewhere. In light of this, help us understand why the trustee orgs are responsible for budgets outside of our mission and authority.

In an email to Nutmeg, it was stated that Joe Briody made the decision to move expenses previously covered by DSA entirely to the Trustee orgs due to the rise in staff wages and benefits. Who else was aware and/or approved this decision? Vice President Gilbert? David Clokey and SASFAC? President Maric? The Board of Trustees? Office of the State Comptroller? Please provide documentation of all communications and/or approvals.

Provide approved MOU's for the payment of Staff Wages and/or Fringe from organizations for FY22. Please provide latest drafts of same MOU's for those that have not yet approved.

Cite the provision in the State Comptroller’s manual that exempts the required payment for non-student wages and benefits being demanded by DSA.

There are many Trustee Organizations in the UConn system and across the state. Please list them and indicate what others, if any, are forced to pay for their mandated staff oversight.

Regarding “consent of both parties” in the proposed MOU, what happens if the Trustee Orgs don’t provide consent?

From the draft MOU to Nutmeg:

“To provide the ‘TRUSTEE ORG.’ with financial support necessary to conduct organization business, including but not limited to executing purchases, managing bookkeeping records, and facilitating biweekly payroll”

Is DSA saying that if the Trustee Groups do not sign the MOU and pay, the organizations will not be allowed to conduct organization business required to carry out their missions?

FOI #22-265 (07-25-22, 8:08 am) - Subject - UConn Trustee Organizations (Storrs & Regional) Payment of Staff Wages and/or Fringe

Name - Student Student

Affiliation - Nutmeg Publishing

All emails pertaining to payment of staff wages and/or fringe by Trustee Orgs at Storrs and Regional Campuses including, but not limited to, among staff and between staff and the organizations.

Documentation of “fiduciary responsibilities'' that DSA has regarding the ‘Trustee Orgs.

Documentation regarding the requirement of Trustee Orgs are required to use University systems?

Documentation that only full-time staff can access university systems and specify which systems as well as the name of the staff that control these policies.

Full audits of Trustee Orgs that speak to staff.

Evidence/documentation of staffing issues and how the proposed changes by Dr. Briody will fix identified issues.

Regarding the services DSA provides the non-USG Trustee Orgs, please note which are new and which have previously been provided free of charge. Please also note which are required and which are optional. Also, please list services provided by staff to USG not provided to the other Orgs.

Our records show that services previously provided to WHUS, Daily Campus and Nutmeg stopped last year with the departure of our staff and yet the organizations continued to pay for non-student staff time. Please share all communications between DSA and these organizations related to this important change.

Our records show that GSS, Praxis and UCTV were charged for non-student staff time for the first time last year. Please detail the additional services provided (that were not provided previously for free) as well as the communications between DSA and these organizations related to this important change.

Please provide the Staff Charges to Trustee Orgs and the minutes that were provided to support these charges.

Please provide the staff salaries and wages that support the the Tier II banking operation and the money that is collected to pay for those staff wages and salaries, from the Tier II Orgs that choose to bank with Business Services. (to be continued)

FOI #22-264 - Subject - Men's Basketball Games

Name - Rocco Miller

Affiliation -

Non-Conference Scheduling contracts for Men's Basketball in the 2022-23 season and for future seasons

FOI #22-263 - Subject - UConn CCEI's contract award

Name - Supriyo Chatterjee

Affiliation -

Request for information regarding UConn CCEI's contract award for the 'Innovation Places Hartford/East Hartford' program (dba 'Launch Hartford').

I am requesting documentation regarding the following - appointment of UConn CCEI (Michelle Cote) to the 'Innovations Places Hartford/East Hartford' program (dba 'Launch Hartford):

1). At the start of the said program (2016-2017) - RFPs, Contract bidding, and how contracts were awarded to the UConn CCEI from competing bids.
2). Statement of work (SOW) or other documentation detailing contract appointment, functions, reports, and responsibilities including salaries and expenses.

FOI #22-262 (07-21-22, 10:43 am) - Subject - List of bidders for the Student Response Solution RFP (RFP #JP040722)

Name - Jennifer Fabugais

Affiliation - Deltek

Good day! I'm submitting this records request to obtain the list of bidders for the Student Response Solution RFP (RFP #JP040722) which closed last May 13, 2022. Please advise me of any potential fees prior to completing this request. Thank you very much!

FOI #22-261 (07-21-22, 8:47 am) - Subject - Athletics

Name - Andy Wittry

Affiliation - On3

I'd like to make a Freedom of Information request for a copy of UConn's policy or requirements for its "Alston" awards, or academic financial awards that are available to men's and women's basketball players. Since this request is of public interest, I'd like to request that any associated fees are waived.

FOI #22-260 (07-20-22, 11:47 pm) - Subject - Faculty Member

Name - Meng Yue

Affiliation -

I would like to request reports regarding former faculty member Peng Zhang

FOI #22-259 - Subject - UCONN Gant Bldg (Internal Case #17-28)

Name - Hope Redding

Affiliation -

We understand from your email on March 23rd, the UCONN Gant Building Renovation’s project phases I & II are complete, and phase III is slated to start in 2023. Correct? We’d like to request any remaining or straggler certified payroll records submitted by the contractors listed below, if applicable, for the dates indicated through to the present. I’ve attached an FOI letter for your use. If there are no additional payroll records submitted by any of these contractors for phase I or phase II, we will note our file to request payroll records once phase III is underway in 2023.

• Environmental Testing & Balancing PHASE 1 for Wk ending 11.28.21 through to the present
• Environmental Testing & Balancing PHASE 2 for Wk ending 11.28.21 through to the present
• Ferguson Electric PHASE 1 for Wk ending 5.7.22 through to the present
• Ferguson Electric PHASE 2 for Wk ending 5.7.22 through to the present
• Ferguson Mechanic PHASE 1 for Wk ending 5.7.22 through to the present
• Ferguson Mechanic PHASE 2 HVAC for Wk ending 5.7.22 through to the present
• Ferguson Mechanic PHASE 2 PLMB for Wk ending 5.7.22 through to the present
• Scholar Painting PHASE 1 for Wk ending 5.14.22 through to the present
• Scholar Painting PHASE 2 for Wk ending 5.14.22 through to the present
• Sign Pro PHASE 2 for Wk ending 4.16.22 through to the present

FOI #22-258 (07-19-22, 10:39 am) - Subject - Athletics Documents

Name - Kevin Cohen

Affiliation - Winthrop Intelligence LLC

Pursuant to applicable authority, I am writing to request a copy of any contract or written agreement in force (i.e., signed, fully executed) between the University and/or its Department of Athletics (or its affiliates) and third parties regarding all of the following categories of subject matter:
Apparel: The current agreement I have previously received with Nike is set to expire in June 30, 2023. If there is an updated contract or amendment, please send, otherwise no need to resend. In addition, please send any current sport-specific apparel contracts.
Concessions: The current agreement I have previously received with Sodexo is set to expire in June 30, 2023. If there is an updated contract or amendment, please send, otherwise no need to resend.
Multimedia: The current agreement I have previously received with IMG and Learfield IMG College (MMR) is set to expire in June 30, 2033. If there is an updated contract or amendment, please send, otherwise no need to resend.
Pouring Rights: The current agreement I have previously received with Coke is set to expire in June 30, 2031. If there is an updated contract or amendment, please send, otherwise no need to resend. In addition, please send any current sideline beverage contracts through firms such as Gatorade or Powerade.
Ticketing: The current agreement I have previously received with Paciolan and Learfield Img College (Ticketing) is set to expire in June 30, 2024. If there is an updated contract or amendment, please send, otherwise no need to resend.
Trademark: The current agreement I have previously received with CLC and Learfield IMG College (TM) is set to expire in September 30, 2033. If there is an updated contract or amendment, please send, otherwise no need to resend.
Outsourced Ticketing: The current agreement I have previously received with Taymar is set to expire in March 31, 2026. If there is an updated contract or amendment, please send, otherwise no need to resend.
Bookstore: The current agreement I have previously received with Barnes & Noble is set to expire in June 30, 2026. If there is an updated contract or amendment, please send, otherwise no need to resend.
Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) agreements (through firms such as INFLCR, Opendorse, Altius, Compass, SAIL, etc.). If no such contractual agreement exists, please indicate there is no contract.

FOI #22-257 (07-19-22, 10:39 am) - Subject - Athletics Documents

Name - Kevin Cohen

Affiliation - Winthrop Intelligence LLC

Pursuant to applicable authority, I am writing to request copies of the following “Documents” for the athletic department staff listed below:
Current employment contract and salary (Letter of intent, form agreement, or applicable document / record which shows annual compensation and start/end date of employment). If an employee does not have a formal written agreement, please provide (ideally in a spreadsheet or table format): Name, Compensation, and Start/End Date (or write “At Will” if applicable).
1. Allen John University of Connecticut
2. Auriemma Geno University of Connecticut
3. Barthel E.J. University of Connecticut
4. Braley Ryan University of Connecticut
5. Charlton Nick University of Connecticut
6. Dailey Chris University of Connecticut
7. Darras Sarah University of Connecticut
8. Davidson Beau University of Connecticut
9. Diabate Siriki University of Connecticut
10. Doran James University of Connecticut
11. Elliott Jamelle University of Connecticut
12. Francisco Janelle University of Connecticut
13. Goodman Andrew University of Connecticut
14. Harris Madi University of Connecticut
15. Hilliard Dalton University of Connecticut
16. Howard Bob University of Connecticut
17. Hudy Andrea University of Connecticut
18. Hurley Dan University of Connecticut
19. Joe Errin University of Connecticut
20. Johnson Mat University of Connecticut
21. Kaplan Dave University of Connecticut
22. Kimball Amanda University of Connecticut
23. King Matt University of Connecticut
24. Marinelli John University of Connecticut
25. McClendon Kenny University of Connecticut
26. Mooney Carley University of Connecticut
27. Moore Tom University of Connecticut
28. Mora Jim University of Connecticut
29. Murray Luke University of Connecticut
30. Roberts Gavin University of Connecticut
31. Sammis Gordon University of Connecticut
32. Shearer Doug University of Connecticut
33. Spanos Lou University of Connecticut
34. Valley Morgan University of Connecticut
35. West Chris University of Connecticut
36. Young Kimani University of Connecticut

Name Affiliation Subject Location Request Status
Student Student Nutmeg Publishing UConn Trustee Organizations (Storrs & Regional) Payment of Staff Wages and/or Fringe UConn Storrs Complete
Student Student Nutmeg Publishing UConn Trustee Organizations (Storrs & Regional) Payment of Staff Wages and/or Fringe UConn Storrs Complete
Rocco Miller Men's Basketball Games UConn Storrs Complete
Supriyo Chatterjee UConn CCEI's contract award UConn Storrs Complete
Jennifer Fabugais Deltek List of bidders for the Student Response Solution RFP (RFP #JP040722) UConn Storrs Premature request
Andy Wittry On3 Athletics UConn Storrs Complete
Meng Yue Faculty Member UConn Storrs Complete
Hope Redding UCONN Gant Bldg (Internal Case #17-28) UConn Storrs Complete
Kevin Cohen Winthrop Intelligence LLC Athletics Documents UConn Storrs Complete
Kevin Cohen Winthrop Intelligence LLC Athletics Documents Complete