FOI #25-164 - Subject - Damage Records

Name - Student Student

Affiliation -

Any records of damages done for the 2023 Championship game as well as the 2024 Championship game.

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FOI #25-163 (04-15-25, 12:08 pm) - Subject - Chris MacKenzie contract

Name - Todd Milewski

Affiliation - Wisconsin State Journal

I'm writing to request the employment agreement between the university and women's hockey head coach Chris MacKenzie. Please include all amendments and appendices.

My preference is to receive the documents via email at tmilewski@madison.com if possible. Please contact me via phone (608-469-5108) or email with any questions.

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FOI #25-162 (04-14-25, 9:55 am) - Subject - Emails received by UConn employees

Name - Li Zhang

Affiliation - Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

My name is Li Zhang, and I am reaching out regarding a case we are working on. We are trying to locate an email sent by arXiv.org to its subscribers in your institute on or around July 29, 2010, notifying them of newly published papers on its website.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could provide copies of any emails received by the employees listed below between July 28 and July 30, 2010 that contains the following words: “arxiv” or “1007.5075” or “microbiome.”

Hieu Dinh;
Sanguthevar Rajasekaran.

Please let me know if you require any additional information to process this public record request. Thank you for your time and assistance.

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FOI #25-161 (04-14-25, 8:32 am) - Subject - FOIA Request – Student Outcomes and Post-Graduation Employment Data (2020–2025)

Name - Student Student

Affiliation - VroomAI

To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am requesting access to records concerning student post-graduation outcomes and employment data collected by the University of Connecticut between January 1, 2020 and April 30, 2025.

Specifically, I am requesting:

All internal reports, surveys, dashboards, or raw data tracking:

Employment rates of graduates within 6 months and 1 year of graduation

Average and median salaries by major or program

Job placement within field of study vs. unrelated employment

Graduate school admissions and outcomes

Underemployment or unemployment rates by academic program

Methodologies used to collect and report these metrics (e.g., self-reported surveys, third-party data, NACE standards, etc.)

Any materials, presentations, or internal communications between UConn administration, the Office of Institutional Research, Career Services, or external marketing vendors that reference:

How student outcomes data is reported to prospective students, families, donors, or the public

Decisions related to suppressing, revising, or selectively publishing certain outcome metrics

Please provide these records in digital format. If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, please cite the relevant exemption under Connecticut law and describe the appeal process.

Given the strong public interest in the return on investment of higher education and UConn’s role as a public institution, I respectfully request a waiver of any associated fees.

Thank you for your attention to this request. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.

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FOI #25-160 (04-14-25, 8:32 am) - Subject - FOIA Request – Academic Budget Reductions and Administrative Compensation Growth (2022–2025)

Name - Student Student

Affiliation - VroomAI

To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am requesting access to records concerning academic program funding reductions and administrative compensation changes at the University of Connecticut for the fiscal years 2022 through 2025.

Specifically, I am requesting:

A comprehensive list of academic programs, departments, or schools that experienced budget reductions or resource reallocations during the period from January 1, 2022 through April 30, 2025. This should include the magnitude of reductions (in dollars or percentage), staffing impacts (e.g., layoffs, hiring freezes), and documentation of internal justification or rationale (e.g., memos, emails, meeting minutes).

Records documenting any raises, bonuses, or newly created leadership positions for non-academic university administration during the same timeframe. Please include:

Base salary increases

Incentive-based or performance bonuses

Administrative expansions (e.g., new VP or director-level hires)

Any internal planning documents, memos, or meeting minutes discussing the trade-offs or reallocation of funds between academic and administrative units.

I request that these documents be provided in digital format. If any records are withheld or redacted, please cite the statutory exemption under Connecticut law and provide the procedures for appeal.

Given the substantial public interest in institutional priorities and educational access, I respectfully request that all fees associated with this request be waived.

Thank you for your cooperation. I look forward to your timely response in accordance with the statutory timeline.

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FOI #25-159 (04-14-25, 8:32 am) - Subject - FOIA Request – Public Relations Strategy and External Firm Engagement (2022–2025)

Name - Student Student

Affiliation - VroomAI

To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am formally requesting access to records related to internal and external public relations strategy, media messaging, and third-party communications services procured by the University of Connecticut from 2022 to 2025.

Specifically, I am requesting:

All communications (emails, memos, Teams messages, or meeting minutes) involving University Communications, the Office of the President, or any contracted public relations firms that reference or discuss:

Messaging and public relations strategy regarding the 2025 athletic championship parade or related events

Internal or external messaging regarding the student housing shortage or waitlist management

Efforts to shape or influence public perception following athletic victories, institutional rankings, or campus-wide controversies

Copies of all contracts, scopes of work, invoices, or payment records for any external public relations, communications, or marketing firms retained by the university between January 1, 2022, and April 30, 2025.

Any reports, deliverables, or presentation materials provided by said firms to UConn leadership regarding university image, crisis communications, or brand narrative during this period.

Please provide all responsive records in digital format. If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, I request that you cite the specific exemption under Connecticut law and provide the appeals process.

Given the strong public interest in institutional transparency and the allocation of public and student resources toward communications strategy, I respectfully request a waiver of any associated fees.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your acknowledgment and response in accordance with the statutory timeframe.

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FOI #25-158 (04-14-25, 8:32 am) - Subject - FOIA Request – Expenditures and Funding Sources for 2025 UConn Victory Parade

Name - Student Student

Affiliation - VroomAI

To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am requesting access to all records related to the financial planning, execution, and funding of the 2025 University of Connecticut athletic championship parade and associated events.

Please provide the following:

A full itemized breakdown of all expenses incurred in connection with the parade and related activities, including but not limited to:

Vehicle rentals or purchases

Security, staffing, and overtime pay

Stage or event setup and teardown

Audio/visual and broadcast services

Signage, promotional materials, and branded apparel

Catering, transportation, or hospitality services

Identification of the funding sources used to cover the above expenditures, categorized by:

University general funds

Athletics department revenues

Student fee allocations

Sponsorships, gifts, or external donations

Any use of state or federal funds

Documentation identifying which university offices or individuals authorized these expenditures.

Any internal communications (emails or memos) discussing:

Budget planning for the parade

Use of student or university funds

Public relations or media strategy tied to the event

I request that the documents be provided in digital format. Should any portion of this request be denied, please provide the specific exemption relied upon and a description of the appeals process as provided under Connecticut law.

Given the public interest in financial transparency regarding university priorities, I also request that any associated fees be waived.

Thank you for your time and compliance. I look forward to your acknowledgment and timely response.

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FOI #25-157 (04-14-25, 8:32 am) - Subject - FOIA Request – Housing Expenditures and Executive Compensation (2021–2025)

Name - Student Student

Affiliation - VroomAI

To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am requesting access to public records related to University of Connecticut expenditures on student housing and executive compensation for the fiscal years 2021 through 2025 (inclusive).

Specifically, I am requesting the following records:

A detailed, itemized breakdown of all expenditures related to:

Construction, renovation, or maintenance of student housing facilities

Temporary or overflow housing solutions, including any third-party housing contracts

Any internal or external housing feasibility studies, reports, or planning documents

Current and historical (2021–2025) on-campus housing capacity compared to total student enrollment by year.

A full listing of total compensation—including salaries, bonuses, deferred compensation, retirement contributions, and non-cash benefits—for the ten highest-paid UConn administrators over the same period.

Copies of internal communications (emails, memos, or Teams messages) between members of the President’s Office, Housing Services, or Facilities Management that reference:

Housing shortages or student waitlists

Overflow housing or denial of dormitory access due to capacity limits

Budget prioritization decisions relating to student housing

Please provide the records in electronic format. If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, I request that you provide the statutory basis for the denial and inform me of the appeal procedures available under Connecticut law.

As this request pertains to the public interest—namely, the transparency of housing allocation and institutional resource distribution at a public university—I respectfully request that any associated fees be waived.

Thank you for your time and compliance with state law. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.

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FOI #25-156 (04-14-25, 8:32 am) - Subject - FOIA Request – Expenditures Related to Presidential Parade Appearance

Name - Student Student

Affiliation - VroomAI

To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am formally requesting access to public records regarding the financial expenditures associated with the University of Connecticut's recent parade or public event in which President Radenka Maric appeared while riding in a Ford Bronco.

Specifically, I am requesting the following:

An itemized breakdown of all costs incurred by the university in connection with this event, including but not limited to:

Vehicle rental, purchase, or services related to the Ford Bronco

Security, staffing, and transportation for President Maric

Event planning, setup, and teardown costs

Signage, marketing materials, and branded items

Audio/visual services and public relations expenditures

The specific funding sources used to cover these costs, categorized by:

University general funds

Student fee allocations

Athletics department funds

Third-party or private donations

Any state or federal grants

Documentation indicating who authorized the expenditures and which departments were involved in organizing the event.

I request that these records be provided in digital format and delivered via email. If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, please include a written explanation citing the applicable exemption under Connecticut law and inform me of the appeal procedures available.

As this request pertains to the financial transparency of a state institution, I request that any fees associated with the production of these records be waived in the public interest.

Thank you for your timely attention to this matter. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.

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FOI #25-155 - Subject - reporter public records request

Name - Diana Moskovitz

Affiliation -

I'm a reporter with the sports publication Defector. Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting copies of all text messages, emails, Slack messages, Microsoft Teams messages, Signal messages, WhatsApp messages, and any other form of written communication sent or received by UConn director of communications Bobby Mullen between the dates of March 23 and March 25.

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