FOI #19-217 (07-20-19, 5:52 pm) - Subject - SAF and SAOF itemized expenditures
Name - Daniel Libit
Affiliation -
Any such document that shows the itemized distributions or disbursements made out of the university's Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund (SAOF) and Special Assistance Fund (SAF) during the 2018-19 academic year. Please furnish any responsive materials in their least redacted forms allowable by state and federal law. This request is being made for non-commercial journalistic purposes in the public interest.
FOI #19-216 (07-19-19, 5:12 pm) - Subject - Athletics Correspondence
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 Eddie University of Connecticut
2. Auriemma Geno University of Connecticut
3. Braley Ryan University of Connecticut
4. Dailey Chris University of Connecticut
5. Darras Sarah University of Connecticut
6. Doherty Tripp University of Connecticut
7. Doran James University of Connecticut
8. Dottin-Carter Dennis University of Connecticut
9. Edsall Corey University of Connecticut
10. Edsall Randy University of Connecticut
11. Francisco Janelle University of Connecticut
12. Giufre Frank University of Connecticut
13. Horton Jarren University of Connecticut
14. Hunter Kenya University of Connecticut
15. Hurley Dan University of Connecticut
16. Kaplan Dave University of Connecticut
17. Kimball Amanda University of Connecticut
18. Lister Jasmine University of Connecticut
19. Moore Tom University of Connecticut
20. Ralph Shea University of Connecticut
21. Smith Aaron University of Connecticut
22. Steinberg Ryan University of Connecticut
23. Weiss Kyle University of Connecticut
24. West Chris University of Connecticut
25. Youncofski Eric University of Connecticut
26. Young Kimani University of Connecticut
27. Zyskowski Michael University of Connecticut
If the requested records described above are available in electronic format (e.g., PDFs or CD), then I would prefer to receive the information in that format instead of paper copies. If you are able to email the records, I request all PDFs in a single WinZip file in the responsive email (no password protected files, please). If you are unable to email the records or you require an address to process this request, please find below my mailing address.
Thank you very much for your assistance. Please let me know if you have any questions, or require any other information to process this request in a timely manner.
FOI #19-215 (07-19-19, 5:12 pm) - Subject - Title IX
Name - Dan Brechlin
Affiliation - Hartford Courant
I am requesting access to and an electronic copy of the following documents:
- Title IX complaints which mention the word "basketball player"
- Reported incidents of sexual misconduct in which a UConn student was identified as a respondent
1. The information contained in the attached file “UMG Ortho une 11 10 data 12.12.11.xlsx”, but for Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018- June 30, 2019).
2. The total compensation paid to each individual orthopaedic surgery clinical faculty member for the period January 1, 2018 to December 1, 2018. This includes base salary, alternative bonus plan payments, and any additional monetary compensation. Please state the amount listed as “Wages, tips, other compensation” on each individuals W-2 form. (I am not asking for a copy of the W-2 form itself).
3. A list of all documents that you have obtained related to the above requests but were excluded and the reason they were excluded.
FOI #19-213 (07-18-19, 4:07 pm) - Subject - Faculty letters of appointment and job descriptions for Area studies institutes
Name - David Amdur
Affiliation - UConn-AAUP
I am requesting all faculty letters of appointments and any accompanying job descriptions for UConn faculty who have served or are currently serving in the positions of Director and Associate Director of the Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies program; El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American studies; and the Africana Studies Institute or the former Institute for African American Studies from 1/1/2010 until 7/20/2019. If the faculty in question had or have a primary faculty appointment in an academic department I request that letter of appointment and any modifications made or addendums made. If the faculty member only has an academic appointment with one of the institutes then I request letter of appointment and any modifications made or addendums made, plus any accompanying job decsription.
FOI #19-212 - Subject - CCEI and Innovation Places Hartford/East Hartford' (IP-H/EH) Program
Name - Supriyo Chatterjee
Affiliation -
A. Connecticut Public Act No. 16-3 Section 7 states a 'public comment' period for the 'Innovation Places Hartford/East Hartford' (IP-H/EH) program:
Where were the invitations to this ‘public comment’ period advertised? What was the duration of this public comment period? How many ‘public comment’ statements were received? Were the ‘public comment’ statements included in the IP-H/EH Program Plan? If so, when was this released to the public? If not, can these ‘public comment’ statements be made available?
B. What are the compositions of the IP-H/EH Governing board and various committees and how were they appointed? What is the legal entity that was composed for the IP-H/EH InsurTech initiative? What are the meeting schedule of the board and various committees? Can copies of the meeting minutes be made available? Can these meetings be open to the public? If not – why not?
C. For 'Innovation Places Hartford/East Hartford' (IP-H/EH) InsurTech Initiative for Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 (three years):
1). What are the compositions of the IP-H/EH InsurTech committees and how were they appointed? What is the legal entity that was composed for the IP-H/EH InsurTech initiative? What is the meeting schedule of these committees? Can copies of the meeting minutes be made available? Can these meetings be open to the public? If not – why not?
2). Can copies of the IP-H/EH InsurTech Quarterly reports for the Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 (three years) be made available to the public without filing FOIA requests?
3). Can copies of the IP-H/EH InsurTech master services agreement, intellectual property policy, participation criteria, and fee schedule for participating startups in this InsurTech initiative be made available to the public?
4). For the three years - Can copies of the RFP Bid notices for the IP-H/EH InsurTech accelerator showing the selection criteria, bid amounts expected, program duration, accelerator syllabus & other related content be made available? For the three years - how were the RFP Bids promoted? What were the media advertising, social media announcements, schedule and duration of RFP notices and responses?
5). As per Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies Title 4A Sec. 4a-5-5 Submission of Bids -
"All bids will be opened and read publicly and thereafter are subject to public inspection during normal business hours of the Bureau of Purchases. Bidders may be present or be represented at all openings." For the three years of the IP-H/EH InsurTech initiative - Can copies of all the RFP bid responses and the signed contracts be made available?
Nicholas Sengstaken
UNC Chapel Hill Undergraduate Student Government Executive Branch
FOI #19-211 (07-18-19, 12:14 pm) - Subject - UConn “First Day” Digital Delivery Program
Name - Nicholas Sengstaken
Affiliation - UNC Chapel Hill Undergraduate Student Government Executive Branch
Pursuant to state public records law, I request the following:
[1] All Financial Statements sent from Barnes and Noble College (“Operator”) to the University of Connecticut (UConn) since June 7th, 2016,
[2] The “Inclusive Access Letter to providers” document referenced on page 12 of the First Day Billing Guide last Updated August of 2018
[3] All Affordability Analysis sent from Barnes and Noble College (“Operator”) to the University of Connecticut (UConn) since June 7th, 2016
[4] All Correspondence and Documents sent between the UConn Office of General Counsel and Barnes and Noble College which reference “UNC Chapel Hill,” “First Day,” or “Digital Delivery”
[5] All Correspondence and Documents pertaining to the December 18, 2018 meeting which included Neil O. LeBeau and Patrick F. Nevins.
FOI #19-210 (07-18-19, 12:14 pm) - Subject - Title IX
Name - Danielle Lerner
Affiliation - Louisville Courier Journal
I am requesting access to and an electronic copy of the following documents:
- Title IX complaints which mention the word "basketball player"
- Reported incidents of sexual misconduct in which a UConn student was identified as a respondent
I am writing to request university communications under the Freedom of Information Act.
I am requesting all communication from January 1, 2019 to July 17, 2019 between the following:
President Susan Herbst and any and all of Mike Aresco, Val Ackerman, Mike Tranghese, and Bruce Rasmussen; and Athletic Director David Benedict and any and all of Mike Aresco, Val Ackerman, Mike Tranghese and Bruce Rasmussen.
I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of public records that pertain to the scheduling of non-conference games to be played by the UConn men's basketball team for the 2019-20 season.
These public records may include but are not limited to:
- Contractual agreements between UConn and other institutions or event planners
- Documents shared with UConn's affiliated conference regarding non-conference scheduling intentions