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1. Google Chrome
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Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
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Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
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Copy of the following public records: (1) all files, records and documents in your possession or control that refer, relate to, or concern the security costs associated with holding talks by Lucian Wintrich, Ben Shapiro and Anita Hill. This request includes, but is not limited to, any and all documents, notes, correspondence or memoranda, in whatever tangible or physical form, that relate to the requested records. (2) I would also like anything related to school policy as to who is responsible for these costs and how they are notified, including any recent changes in this policy.
FOI #18-058 - Subject - Athletics Conference Communication
Name - Pat Eaton-Robb
Affiliation -
Copy of the following public records: all emails or other documentation involving the office of the president of the university or the office of athletic director in the past calendar year concerning the school’s membership in the American Athletic Conference or its interest in becoming a member of any other NCAA conference. This request includes, but is not limited to, any and all documents, notes, correspondence, phone logs or memoranda, in whatever tangible or physical form, that relate to the requested records.
Copy of the following public records: all correspondence, phone logs, records and documents in your possession or control that refer, relate to, or concern an NCAA inquiry into compliance issues with the school’s men’s or women’s basketball programs over the past four years. This request includes, but is not limited to, any and all emails, notes, correspondence or memoranda, in whatever tangible or physical form, that relate to the requested records.
Any available breakdown of security costs associated with the speaking appearance of Ben Shapiro in January 2018, Lucian Wintrich in November 2017, and Hilary Clinton in April 2014.
FOI #18-055 - Subject - Off Campus Event Notification Forms
Name - Linda Duckstein
Affiliation - Mansfield Neighborhood Preservation Group
I hereby request, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes sec 1-210, electronic copies of: 1. All "Off Campus Event Notification Forms" and other sources of information about parties and events to be held by any RSO, club or organization including all fraternities and sororities in OFF-CAMPUS locations within Mansfield, CT, January 1, 2018 through January 31, 2018. 2. All advisor (or delegatee) notes from phone calls, email, meetings or other sources regarding fraternity/sorority events being held off campus January 1, 2018 through January 31, 2018. 3. All correspondence, notes, and email between any university personnel and any fraternity/sorority council regarding events held or planned to be held off-campus January 1, 2018 through January 31, 2018.
FOI #18-054 - Subject - CMHC Affirmative Action Report
Name - Stephen Magro
Affiliation -
The demographic breakdown, including gender and CHRO Workplace Analysis Affirmative Action Report categories (White, Black, Hispanic, Asian and Native) for each job title within the P-1 and NP-6 bargaining units by prison/jail for UCONN Correctional Managed Health Care.
FOI #18-053 - Subject - UCHC Affirmative Action Report
Name - Stephen Magro
Affiliation - SEIU District 1199 New England
The demographic breakdown, including gender and CHRO Workplace Analysis Affirmative Action Report categories (White, Black, Hispanic, Asian and Native) for each job title within the P-1 and NP-6 bargaining units for UCONN Health Center.
FOI #18-051 - Subject - Institutional Review Board (IRB) Procedures
Name - James Boster
Affiliation -
I am hoping that you will be able to direct me to a web page that outlines the procedures that the IRB board is to follow in conducting its meetings. I would also like you to direct me to a web page that outlines the circumstances in which an investigator's grant funds are withheld. Failing that, pdfs of the relevant statements of policy will be appreciated. If neither exist, please let me know.
A summary for each year starting in 2006-07 academic year through the 2016-17 academic year showing the number of undergraduate students at the University of Connecticut who have received an academic accommodation and the number of tests or exams taken by individual students using an accommodation such as extended time, a quiet room etc.