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FOI #26-140 - Subject - ANSC 3551 Equine Training I – Foundations
Name - Colin Antaya
Affiliation -
Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) C.G.S. § 1-200, et seq., I am requesting copies of public records that pertain to course number ANSC 3551 Equine Training I – Foundations from January 2025 through June 2025 at the Storrs Campus. Specifically, I am requesting the course syllabus and course materials, including any materials provided to students regarding proper horse handling and safety when working with and/or around horses.
I am also requesting any incident reports or investigatory materials regarding students in the ANSC 3551 Equine Training I – Foundations course from January 2020 through the present day.
FOI #26-139 (03-2-26, 11:46 pm) - Subject - Communication during period of Zane investigation, report, hearing, termination, and legal actions; keyword "Zane."
Name -
Affiliation -
Dear Public Records Act Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to the following public records maintained by the University of Connecticut.
Please provide all records of communication pertaining to the Sherry Zane matter during the period of the investigation, compliance report, hearing, warrant, arrest, termination, criminal charges, civil action suit against UConn et al, and settlement. Communication should include email, text messages on official devices, and chat messages (such as found on instant messaging platforms like Microsoft Teams) with the keyword "Zane" in the subject line and/or message body and/or document attachments, between August 1, 2023 and March 1, 2026. Communication may involve internal and/or external parties. Communication should be directed to or from any of the following accounts:
I request that these records be provided in electronic, searchable format (PDF or native electronic files) if available. If any portion of the requested records is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific statutory exemption under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act relied upon for each withholding or redaction, and release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the records.
If fulfilling this request is expected to result in charges exceeding $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if any clarification would facilitate processing of this request.
FOI #26-138 (03-2-26, 11:33 am) - Subject - FOIA Request
Name - Zachary Brunner
Affiliation -
Hello,
I would like to request a copy of employment contracts and any addendums/amendments for your Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Should you need any further information, please let me know.
FOI #26-137 (03-2-26, 11:33 am) - Subject - FOIA Request
Name - Zachary Brunner
Affiliation -
Hello,
I would like to request a copy of employment contracts and any addendums/amendments for your Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Should you need any further information, please let me know.
FOI #26-136 (03-1-26, 12:45 pm) - Subject - Communication between UConn and CT AG's Office with keywords "Kimberly Hill" and "Kim Hill"
Name -
Affiliation -
Dear Public Records Act Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to the following public records maintained by the University of Connecticut.
Please provide all documents and records of communication exchanged after August 1, 2023 involving the keywords "Kim Hill" and/or "Kimberly Hill" between parties in any university department and office including but not limited to the UConn Office of the President; UConn Office of the Provost; UConn University Communications; UConn Office of University Compliance; UConn Police Department, UConn Facilities and Operations; UConn Human Resources, including Labor Relations; UConn Office of the General Counsel; UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Dean's Office, including CLAS Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans, and personnel in the Office of the Dean) and:
• the Connecticut State's Attorney's Office, including but not limited to Attorney General William Tong, Assistant Attorney General Nancy A. Brouillet, and Assistant Attorney General Carolyn Ennis.
I request that these records be provided in electronic, searchable format (PDF or native electronic files) if available. If any portion of the requested records is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific statutory exemption under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act relied upon for each withholding or redaction, and release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the records.
If fulfilling this request is expected to result in charges exceeding $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if any clarification would facilitate processing of this request.
FOI #26-135 (03-1-26, 12:45 pm) - Subject - Communication between UConn and CT AG's Office with keyword "Capshaw"
Name -
Affiliation -
Dear Public Records Act Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to the following public records maintained by the University of Connecticut.
Please provide all documents and records of communication exchanged after August 1, 2023 involving the keyword "Capshaw" between parties in any university department and office including but not limited to the UConn Office of the President; UConn Office of the Provost; UConn University Communications; UConn Office of University Compliance; UConn Police Department, UConn Facilities and Operations; UConn Human Resources, including Labor Relations; UConn Office of the General Counsel; UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Dean's Office, including CLAS Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans, and personnel in the Office of the Dean) and:
• the Connecticut State's Attorney's Office, including but not limited to Attorney General William Tong, Assistant Attorney General Nancy A. Brouillet, and Assistant Attorney General Carolyn Ennis.
I request that these records be provided in electronic, searchable format (PDF or native electronic files) if available. If any portion of the requested records is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific statutory exemption under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act relied upon for each withholding or redaction, and release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the records.
If fulfilling this request is expected to result in charges exceeding $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if any clarification would facilitate processing of this request.
FOI #26-134 (03-1-26, 11:30 am) - Subject - Communication between UConn and CT AG's Office, Hartford Courant, and other external parties with keywords "Zane"
Name -
Affiliation -
Dear Public Records Act Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to the following public records maintained by the University of Connecticut.
Please provide all documents and records of communication exchanged after August 1, 2023 involving the keyword "Zane" between parties in any university departments and office including but not limited to the UConn Office of the President; UConn Office of the Provost; UConn University Communications; UConn Office of University Compliance; UConn Police Department, UConn Facilities and Operations; UConn Human Resources, including Labor Relations; UConn Office of the General Counsel; UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Dean's Office, including CLAS Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans, and personnel in the Office of the Dean) and:
• the Connecticut State's Attorney's Office, including but not limited to Attorney General William Tong. Assistant Attorney General Nancy A. Brouillet, and Assistant Attorney General Carolyn Ennis.
• the Hartford Courant, including but not limited to correspondence with Helen Bennett, Editor, and any other parties, including those with emails at the "@courant.com" address
• other parties external to UConn
I request that these records be provided in electronic, searchable format (PDF or native electronic files) if available. If any portion of the requested records is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific statutory exemption under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act relied upon for each withholding or redaction, and release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the records.
If fulfilling this request is expected to result in charges exceeding $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if any clarification would facilitate processing of this request.
FOI #26-133 (03-1-26, 11:30 am) - Subject - Records and internal communication, keywords "Kimberly Hill" or "Kim Hill"
Name -
Affiliation -
Dear Public Records Act Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to the following public records maintained by the University of Connecticut.
Please provide all documents and records of communication created, updated, or exchanged after August 1, 2023 involving the keywords "Kimberly Hill" or "Kim Hill" in and/or between the following university departments and offices:
• UConn Office of the President
• UConn Office of the Provost
• UConn University Communications
• UConn Office of University Compliance
• UConn Police Department
• UConn Facilities and Operations
• UConn Human Resources, including Labor Relations
• UConn Office of the General Counsel
• UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Dean's Office, including CLAS Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans, and personnel in the Office of the Dean
I request that these records be provided in electronic, searchable format (PDF or native electronic files) if available. If any portion of the requested records is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific statutory exemption under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act relied upon for each withholding or redaction, and release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the records.
If fulfilling this request is expected to result in charges exceeding $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if any clarification would facilitate processing of this request.
FOI #26-132 (03-1-26, 12:45 pm) - Subject - Records and internal communication, keyword "Capshaw"
Name -
Affiliation -
Dear Public Records Act Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to the following public records maintained by the University of Connecticut.
Please provide all documents and records of communication created, updated, or exchanged after August 1, 2023 involving the keyword "Capshaw" in and/or between the following university departments and offices:
• UConn Office of the President
• UConn Office of the Provost
• UConn University Communications
• UConn Office of University Compliance
• UConn Police Department
• UConn Facilities and Operations
• UConn Human Resources, including Labor Relations
• UConn Office of the General Counsel
• UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Dean's Office, including CLAS Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans, and personnel in the Office of the Dean
I request that these records be provided in electronic, searchable format (PDF or native electronic files) if available. If any portion of the requested records is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific statutory exemption under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act relied upon for each withholding or redaction, and release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the records.
If fulfilling this request is expected to result in charges exceeding $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if any clarification would facilitate processing of this request.
FOI #26-131 (03-1-26, 12:45 pm) - Subject - Records and internal communication, keyword "Zane"
Name -
Affiliation -
Dear Public Records Act Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to the following public records maintained by the University of Connecticut.
Please provide all documents and records of communication created, updated, or exchanged after August 1, 2023 involving the keyword "Zane" in and/or between the following university departments and offices:
• UConn Office of the President
• UConn Office of the Provost
• UConn University Communications
• UConn Office of University Compliance
• UConn Police Department
• UConn Facilities and Operations
• UConn Human Resources, including Labor Relations
• UConn Office of the General Counsel
• UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Dean's Office, including CLAS Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans, and personnel in the Office of the Dean
I request that these records be provided in electronic, searchable format (PDF or native electronic files) if available. If any portion of the requested records is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific statutory exemption under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act relied upon for each withholding or redaction, and release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the records.
If fulfilling this request is expected to result in charges exceeding $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if any clarification would facilitate processing of this request.