Request Log

FOI #26-267 - Subject - Event Policies and Definitions

Name - Student Student

Affiliation -

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I request copies of all written policies, procedures, or guidelines governing event approval and denial, use of outdoor spaces, and use of the Student Union.
I also request any documents defining or distinguishing “tabling,” “informational tabling,” as well as any internal manuals, training materials, or guidance documents used by Student Union Event Services staff or reservation staff related to event classification or enforcement.

FOI #26-266 - Subject - Records for Comparable Events

Name - Student Student

Affiliation -

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I request records from January 1, 2026, to present related to events held at UConn involving elected officials, political speakers, or high-profile public figures, including but not limited to the event involving Governor Ned Lamont.
For each event, please provide event registration records, approval or denial documentation, any safety or risk assessments, and communications with UConn Police or Public Safety.

FOI #26-265 - Subject - RECORDS RELATING TO WINSTON DAVIS, RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS, AND INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

Name - Winston Davis

Affiliation -

This request is made pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 through 1-242.

I request access to records in the possession, custody, or control of the University of Connecticut (“UConn”) as described below, for the period from January 1, 2023, through the present, unless otherwise specified. I am willing to accept reasonably segregable portions of any responsive records.

If any portion of this request is deemed overbroad or unclear, I am willing to confer in good faith to reasonably narrow the scope.

I. RECORDS RELATING TO PENELOPE DAVIS (EMPLOYMENT CONTEXT)

1. Records sufficient to identify:
· Job titles, departments, and dates of employment of Penelope Davis.
· General job descriptions and official duties associated with her position(s).
2. Records reflecting:
· Any formal complaints, investigations, or disciplinary actions involving Penelope Davis in her official capacity as a UConn employee, limited to substantiated findings or final determinations.
3. Records of communications between Penelope Davis and other state agencies, in her official capacity, relating to:
· interagency coordination
· administrative matters involving Winston Davis
· employment related issues connected to state government operations
4. All records of communications (emails, texts, or other electronic messages) sent or received by Penelope Davis using UConn resources that refer or relate to Winston Davis, Elaine Davis, or any aide or service provider associated with 19 Salisbury Street, Hartford, CT 06112.

II. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) – LIMITED REQUEST

1. Records sufficient to identify:
· Whether any referrals, communications, or coordination occurred between UConn EAP and other state agencies concerning Winston Davis or matters relating to his employment, excluding protected medical or clinical details.
2. Records reflecting:
· Policies, procedures, or protocols governing EAP coordination with other state agencies.
3. Records reflecting:
· Any non clinical communications between EAP personnel and external agencies regarding administrative or employment related matters.
4. All records concerning any referral, consultation, or communication by the EAP regarding Elaine Davis or any aide or service provider associated with 19 Salisbury Street, Hartford, CT 06112.

This request does not seek protected medical records, diagnoses, or treatment details.

III. COMMUNICATIONS WITH STATE AGENCIES

1. All communications between UConn personnel and the following entities concerning Winston Davis, his employment, or related administrative matters:
· Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State
· Office of the State Comptroller
· Department of Social Services
· Department of Labor
· Office of Labor Relations
· Office of the Attorney General
· Judicial Branch (Family Support matters)
· Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
· Department of Mental Health

FOI #26-264 (04-12-26, 9:30 pm) - Subject - Jay Frain - compliance and/or case

Name - Darin Leigh

Affiliation - University of Connecticut

There was a university compliance and/or other case made against Jay Frain. As an individual interviewed in the case, I request to view the findings.

FOI #26-263 (04-11-26, 3:23 am) - Subject - 2026 Commencement Election Results at UConn Law

Name -

Affiliation -

Background: The University of Connecticut School of Law recently held commencement elections whereby all graduating students are sent electronic ballots and they voted on a candidate. Specifically, the CAO of the student government directed the Co-Director of Information Technology, Academic Technology Ricardo Mardales (ricardo.mardales@uconn.edu) to email all students ballots through election runner. The first election was 3/16/26 to 3/25/26, a runoff election was held on 3/30/26 to 4/1/26 and a final runoff was held on 4/6/26 to 4/8/2026.

Ask: I request that the election results of all three commencement election to be sent to me as soon as possible. Upon information and belief, these results are immediately available after the next business day after an election whereby the IT department emails the student government. I’d like these as soon as possible. While this request is primarily aimed at the IT official named above, the student and their government mentioned hereinabove should be considered a target to the extent necessary to fulfill this request.

Redaction: This site concedes the IT official is subject to FOIA rules. Likewise, the Trustee Manuel notes that student government organizations are subject to FOIA consistent with case law (and even cites the case). All of that is in play here. Consistent with 34 CFR § 99.37(b), names are “Directory information” (see Department of Education definition of what qualifies as directory information) and thus cannot be redacted.

Conclusion: I appreciate your response.

FOI #26-262 (04-10-26, 7:17 pm) - Subject - Athletics

Name - Alex Rosinski

Affiliation -

UConn men's basketball game contracts for the 2026-27 season.

FOI #26-261 - Subject - Employment Contract

Name - Hannah Plummet

Affiliation -

I am reaching out to obtain the current head football coach, Jason Candle’s employment contract (and any subsequent amendments) from your institution.

FOI #26-260 (04-9-26, 8:51 pm) - Subject - UConn Club Sports Funding

Name - Student Student

Affiliation -

I am requesting any and all documents that show funding 2024-25, 2025-26 and approved for 2026-27 for the women's club volleyball team, men's club volleyball team, and any other clubs sports available.

Thank you!

FOI #26-259 - Subject - Hazardous Waste

Name - Rayhan Razzak

Affiliation -

Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-200 et seq.), I am requesting the following records from University of Connecticut for the period January 1, 2020 through April 1, 2026:

1. Invoices from all hazardous waste disposal vendors, including line-item detail showing: unit pricing (per ton, drum, gallon, or other unit), disposal/tipping fees, transportation charges, any surcharges (fuel, environmental, energy), EPA waste codes, waste descriptions, quantities, and the name and location of the receiving facility (TSDF).
2. Contracts, service agreements, and/or purchase orders with any hazardous waste vendors (TSDFs, brokers, transporters, environmental services companies), including rate schedules and pricing terms.
3. Bid documents, RFP responses, and/or competitive quotes received from hazardous waste vendors during any procurement process in this period.
4. EPA Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests (Form 8700-22) for shipments originating from University of Connecticut facilities.
5. Waste characterization profiles or waste stream inventories submitted to or maintained by University of Connecticut for hazardous waste generated on site.

Electronic format preferred (PDF or Excel). I am a researcher studying pricing transparency in the U.S. hazardous waste market and request a fee waiver as this is for public interest research, not commercial use. If fees apply, please let me know before processing anything over $50.

FOI #26-258 - Subject - Trish Casey Records (UConn / Huron)

Name -

Affiliation -

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (C.G.S. § 1-200 et seq.), I am writing to request an electronic copy of the following public records regarding Trish (Patricia) Casey (formerly Associate Vice President of Financial Operations and Controller):
1. Ethics and Post-State Employment Records:
• Any and all records concerning Ms. Casey’s transition from the University of Connecticut to Huron Consulting Group, including but not limited to:
• Negotiation Disclosures: Any notifications or forms filed by Ms. Casey while a state employee regarding her intent to negotiate for employment with a university contractor.
• Ethics Guidance: Any formal or informal advisory opinions or guidance issued by the UConn Office of Compliance, University Counsel, or the Office of State Ethics regarding her transition and compliance with C.G.S. § 1-84b.
• Mitigation Plans: Any "Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plans" or "Ethical Wall" agreements established to govern her professional interactions with the University during her first year of post-state employment.
2. Professional Correspondence:
• All correspondence, including emails, attachments, and calendar entries, sent to or received from Trish Casey (utilizing domains such as @huronconsultinggroup.com, @uri.edu, or any identified personal accounts used for university business) and the following offices between October 1, 2022, and the present:
• The Office of the President
• The Provost’s Office
• The Office of Finance / VP for Finance
• The Board of Trustees
If any portion of these records is deemed exempt, please provide a written explanation for each exemption as required by C.G.S. § 1-206(a).

Name Affiliation Subject Location Request Status
Student Student Event Policies and Definitions UConn Storrs In progress
Student Student Records for Comparable Events UConn Storrs In progress
Winston Davis RECORDS RELATING TO WINSTON DAVIS, RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS, AND INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS UConn Storrs In progress
Darin Leigh University of Connecticut Jay Frain - compliance and/or case UConn Storrs Complete
2026 Commencement Election Results at UConn Law UConn Regional Campus In progress
Alex Rosinski Athletics UConn Storrs No records available
Hannah Plummet Employment Contract UConn Storrs Complete
Student Student UConn Club Sports Funding UConn Storrs In progress
Rayhan Razzak Hazardous Waste UConn Storrs In progress
Trish Casey Records (UConn / Huron) UConn Storrs In progress