University of Vermont - Cancellation of Mohammed El-Kurd event
| Tracking # |
39536 PRA 20231024 Steinbaugh |
| Submitted | Oct. 24, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | Nov. 21, 2023 |
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From: Adam Steinbaugh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Vermont Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Any incident report or similar record by UVM Police Services concerning the Miller Lecture Series event, originally planned for October 26, 2023, involving Mohammed El-Kurd.
2. Any correspondence sent to or from any of the following officials or offices (including any person employed by the office) between October 1, 2023 and October 22, 2023 which relates to the October 26 event or mentions any of the identified terms:
a. "Officials or offices" include: Division of Safety and Compliance, UVM Police Services, Adam White, or the Office of the President
b. "Terms" include: "Miller Lecture", "Mohammed", "El-Kurd"
3. Any records reflecting or substantiating the "conversations over the past week with community members, campus partners and public safety officials" referenced by UVM's statement to VT Digger, reported here: https://vtdigger.org/2023/10/23/citing-safety-concerns-university-of-vermont-cancels-event-with-palestinian-writer.
4. Any records reflecting or substantiating the university's "assessment [...] that holding the event on campus this week raises safety and security concerns that cannot be sufficiently mitigated."
5. The incident reports for the following UVM Police Services reports: 23UV007799, 23UV007820, 23UV007913, 23UV007969.
Please note that this request does not seek a search of faculty or student email accounts or records. These requests should in no way be construed to include a review or search of email accounts, websites, or other forms of data or document retention which are controlled by students, alumni, or faculty members, nor by governmental or advisory bodies controlled by the same, except insofar as any such individuals also serve in an administrative capacity and the records were created or are held by the individual in that capacity. Any search should be limited to documents held by the administration and/or its staff members, including records created or maintained by persons acting in the capacity of administrators or staff members.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Adam Steinbaugh
From: University of Vermont
Dear Adam,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your records request received October 24, 2023. We are conducting a search to determine what records, if any, are responsive to the request and their status under Vermont law. More information about the University’s Public Records Act policies and procedures can be found on our website at https://www.uvm.edu/compliance/public-records.
Sincerely,
Maureen
Maureen Jennings
Records Custodian & Compliance Coordinator
Office of Compliance and Privacy Services
University of Vermont
P: 802.656.3415<tel:802.656.3086> (direct) / E: public.records@uvm.edu<mailto:public.records@uvm.edu>
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From: University of Vermont
Dear Adam,
I am writing regarding your request for records received October 24, 2023, and confirming that it is in progress. Because I am sill consulting with other departments with substantial interest in the determination of the request, I am notifying you of our need to extend under 1 V.S.A. § 318(a)(5) our time for response to up to ten business days from the date of your request. Therefore, you will receive our response to your request by November 7, 2023.
Sincerely,
Maureen
Maureen Jennings
Records Custodian & Compliance Coordinator
Office of Compliance and Privacy Services
University of Vermont
P: 802.656.3415<tel:802.656.3086> (direct) / E: public.records@uvm.edu<mailto:public.records@uvm.edu>
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS INFORMATION<https://www.uvm.edu/compliance/public-records>
Office of Compliance & Privacy Services<https://www.uvm.edu/compliance> • Feedback, Comments, Questions<mailto:compliance@uvm.edu?subject=Feedback,%20Comments,%20Questions>
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UVM is subject to the Vermont Public Records Act and communications to and from this email address, including attachments, are subject to disclosure unless exempted under the Act or otherwise applicable law.
From: University of Vermont
Hello again, Adam—
I am following up on your request for records received October 24, 2023, and confirming that it is in progress. Because I am sill consulting with other departments with substantial interest in the determination of the request, I am notifying you of our need to extend under 1 V.S.A. § 318(a)(5) our time for response to up to ten business days from the date of your request. Therefore, you will receive our response to your request by November 21, 2023. I will pass along any updates as I have them however.
Sincerely,
Maureen
Maureen Jennings
Records Custodian & Compliance Coordinator
Office of Compliance and Privacy Services
University of Vermont
P: 802.656.3415<tel:802.656.3086> (direct) / E: public.records@uvm.edu<mailto:public.records@uvm.edu>
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS INFORMATION<https://www.uvm.edu/compliance/public-records>
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UVM is subject to the Vermont Public Records Act and communications to and from this email address, including attachments, are subject to disclosure unless exempted under the Act or otherwise applicable law.
From: University of Vermont
Dear Adam,
I am writing with an update on your request for records received October 24, 2023. We have generated an estimate of the time required to identify, compile, and review records responsive to your request. Based on the University’s policy on cost assessments<https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/UVM-Policies/policies/cost_assessment.pdf> for records requests, payment of $75.00 is requested in advance of proceeding with your request. The first 30 minutes of our time is free and is not included in calculating this charge.
Please confirm that you’d like to proceed (or let me know if you have additional questions) by replying to this message. We’ll then resume processing your request once payment has been received. Directions for making a payment are below.
1. Make your check out to the University of Vermont for $75.00, as noted above.
2. Please add a reference to the request [PRA 20231024 Steinbaugh] in the memo field.
3. Send your check to this address:
Attn: Records Custodian and Compliance Coordinator
Office of Compliance and Privacy Services
48 University Place, Billings Library, Room B153
Burlington, VT 05405-0001
Sincerely,
Maureen
Maureen Jennings
Records Custodian & Compliance Coordinator
Office of Compliance and Privacy Services
University of Vermont
P: 802.656.3415<tel:802.656.3086> (direct) / E: public.records@uvm.edu<mailto:public.records@uvm.edu>
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS INFORMATION<https://www.uvm.edu/compliance/public-records>
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UVM is subject to the Vermont Public Records Act and communications to and from this email address, including attachments, are subject to disclosure unless exempted under the Act or otherwise applicable law.
From: Adam Steinbaugh
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $75.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
University of Vermont
Records Custodian and Compliance C
Room B153
48 University Place, Billings Library
Burlington, VT 05405-0001
From: University of Vermont
Dear Adam,
I am writing to confirm receipt of your check for $75.00, thank you. I will write again when I have an update.
Sincerely,
Maureen
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UVM is subject to the Vermont Public Records Act and communications to and from this email address, including attachments, are subject to disclosure unless exempted under the Act or otherwise applicable law.
From: University of Vermont
Dear Adam,
I’m writing with an update on your records request, which I’m confirming is still active and in progress. We expect to have a final response for you by the end of next week, at which time I will send additional details.
Sincerely,
Maureen
Maureen Jennings
Records Custodian & Compliance Coordinator
Office of Compliance and Privacy Services
University of Vermont
P: 802.656.3415<tel:802.656.3086> (direct) / E: public.records@uvm.edu<mailto:public.records@uvm.edu>
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS INFORMATION<https://www.uvm.edu/compliance/public-records>
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********************CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE********************
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UVM is subject to the Vermont Public Records Act and communications to and from this email address, including attachments, are subject to disclosure unless exempted under the Act or otherwise applicable law.
From: University of Vermont
Dear Adam,
I am writing in response to your request for records received October 24, 2023, in which you asked for records related to the Miller Lecture Series event, originally planned for October 26, 2023, involving Mohammed El-Kurd.
In response to your request for
1. Any incident report or similar record by UVM Police Services concerning the Miller Lecture Series event, originally planned for October 26, 2023, involving Mohammed El-Kurd, your request is denied under 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(11) of the Vermont Public Records Act, which excepts from the definition of public record all student records.
In response to your requests for
2. Any correspondence sent to or from any of the following officials or offices (including any person employed by the office) between October 1, 2023 and October 22, 2023 which relates to the October 26 event or mentions any of the identified terms:
a. "Officials or offices" include: Division of Safety and Compliance, UVM Police Services, Adam White, or the Office of the President
b. "Terms" include: "Miller Lecture", "Mohammed", "El-Kurd"
3. Any records reflecting or substantiating the "conversations over the past week with community members, campus partners and public safety officials" referenced by UVM's statement to VT Digger, reported here: https://vtdigger.org/2023/10/23/citing-safety-concerns-university-of-vermont-cancels-event-with-palestinian-writer.
4. Any records reflecting or substantiating the university's "assessment [...] that holding the event on campus this week raises safety and security concerns that cannot be sufficiently mitigated,"
I will shortly be sending a link to download the records responsive to your request via our secure FTP service. [Please note that files need to be downloaded before the link expires, and that the link will not work when forwarded to another address—more information is available here<https://www.uvm.edu/it/kb/article/file-transfer-service/#viewing-sent-files>.] You will see that certain content has been redacted as exempt from disclosure pursuant to the following sections of the Vermont Public Records Act:
* 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(17) 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(17) because they are communications that are preliminary to any determination of policy or action of the University.
* 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(25) Passwords, access codes, user identifications, security procedures, and similar information, the disclosure of which would threaten the safety of persons or the security of public property.
Other records are exempt from production under
* 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(4) (records protected by common law privilege, such as attorney/client privilege); and
* 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(11) of the Vermont Public Records Act excepts from the definition of public record all student records.
As provided in 1 V.S.A. § 318(c), of the Vermont Public Records Act, you may appeal to the University’s President my determination that the records you have requested are exempt from production. The President is Suresh Garimella, 349 Waterman Building, Burlington, VT 05405; his e-mail address is president@uvm.edu<mailto:president@uvm.edu>.
In response to your request for
5. The incident reports for the following UVM Police Services reports: 23UV007799, 23UV007820, 23UV007913, 23UV007969,
I will shortly be sending a link to download a copy of Report # 23UV007913 via our secure FTP service. Report numbers 23UV007799, 23UV007820, and 23UV007969 are excluded as exempt from disclosure pursuant to section 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(11) of the Vermont Public Records Act, which excepts from the definition of “public record” all student records.
As provided in section 318(a) of the Public Records Act, you may appeal to the University's President my determination that these records are exempt from production. The President is Suresh Garimella, 349 Waterman Building, Burlington, VT 05405; his e-mail address is president@uvm.edu<mailto:president@uvm.edu>.
(2) files to be sent separately via secure FTP:
* _23UV007913_ Assist - Agency.pdf
* R_PRA 20231024_Steinbaugh_Redacted.pdf
Sincerely,
Maureen
Maureen Jennings
Records Custodian & Compliance Coordinator
Office of Compliance and Privacy Services
University of Vermont
P: 802.656.3415<tel:802.656.3086> (direct) / E: public.records@uvm.edu<mailto:public.records@uvm.edu>
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS INFORMATION<https://www.uvm.edu/compliance/public-records>
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From: University of Vermont
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From: Adam Steinbaugh
Thank you for providing these records. I have an additional request for records:
Can you provide all records (including any communications, such as emails, text messages, or memoranda) concerning the El-Kurd event which are held by:
1. Michael E. Schirling;
2. UVM Police Services;
3. Enterprise Risk Management;
4. Risk Management; or
5. Emergency Management.
Thank you!
Adam Steinbaugh
From: University of Vermont
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This is a follow up to request number PRA 20231024 Steinbaugh:
Thank you for providing these records. I have an additional request for records:
Can you provide all records (including any communications, such as emails, text messages, or memoranda) concerning the El-Kurd event which are held by:
1. Michael E. Schirling;
2. UVM Police Services;
3. Enterprise Risk Management;
4. Risk Management; or
5. Emergency Management.
Thank you!
Adam Steinbaugh
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On Dec. 15, 2023:
Subject: [UVM File Transfer Service] RE: [PRA 20231024 Steinbaugh] Vermont Public Records Act Reques
ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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Public.Records@uvm.edu has created a file share for you.
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23UV007913_ Assist - Agency.pdf (207.2 KB)
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To retrieve them,
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© The University of Vermont 2023
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On Dec. 15, 2023:
Subject: RE: [PRA 20231024 Steinbaugh] Vermont Public Records Act Request: University of Vermont - Cancellation of Mohammed El-Kurd event
Dear Adam,
I am writing in response to your request for records received October 24, 2023, in which you asked for records related to the Miller Lecture Series event, originally planned for October 26, 2023, involving Mohammed El-Kurd.
In response to your request for
1. Any incident report or similar record by UVM Police Services concerning the Miller Lecture Series event, originally planned for October 26, 2023, involving Mohammed El-Kurd, your request is denied under 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(11) of the Vermont Public Records Act, which excepts from the definition of public record all student records.
In response to your requests for
2. Any correspondence sent to or from any of the following officials or offices (including any person employed by the office) between October 1, 2023 and October 22, 2023 which relates to the October 26 event or mentions any of the identified terms:
a. "Officials or offices" include: Division of Safety and Compliance, UVM Police Services, Adam White, or the Office of the President
b. "Terms" include: "Miller Lecture", "Mohammed", "El-Kurd"
3. Any records reflecting or substantiating the "conversations over the past week with community members, campus partners and public safety officials" referenced by UVM's statement to VT Digger, reported here: https://vtdigger.org/2023/10/23/citing-safety-concerns-university-of-vermont-cancels-event-with-palestinian-writer.
4. Any records reflecting or substantiating the university's "assessment [...] that holding the event on campus this week raises safety and security concerns that cannot be sufficiently mitigated,"
I will shortly be sending a link to download the records responsive to your request via our secure FTP service. [Please note that files need to be downloaded before the link expires, and that the link will not work when forwarded to another addressâmore information is available here<https://www.uvm.edu/it/kb/article/file-transfer-service/#viewing-sent-files>.] You will see that certain content has been redacted as exempt from disclosure pursuant to the following sections of the Vermont Public Records Act:
* 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(17) 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(17) because they are communications that are preliminary to any determination of policy or action of the University.
* 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(25) Passwords, access codes, user identifications, security procedures, and similar information, the disclosure of which would threaten the safety of persons or the security of public property.
Other records are exempt from production under
* 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(4) (records protected by common law privilege, such as attorney/client privilege); and
* 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(11) of the Vermont Public Records Act excepts from the definition of public record all student records.
As provided in 1 V.S.A. § 318(c), of the Vermont Public Records Act, you may appeal to the Universityâs President my determination that the records you have requested are exempt from production. The President is Suresh Garimella, 349 Waterman Building, Burlington, VT 05405; his e-mail address is president@uvm.edu<mailto:president@uvm.edu>.
In response to your request for
5. The incident reports for the following UVM Police Services reports: 23UV007799, 23UV007820, 23UV007913, 23UV007969,
I will shortly be sending a link to download a copy of Report # 23UV007913 via our secure FTP service. Report numbers 23UV007799, 23UV007820, and 23UV007969 are excluded as exempt from disclosure pursuant to section 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(11) of the Vermont Public Records Act, which excepts from the definition of âpublic recordâ all student records.
As provided in section 318(a) of the Public Records Act, you may appeal to the University's President my determination that these records are exempt from production. The President is Suresh Garimella, 349 Waterman Building, Burlington, VT 05405; his e-mail address is president@uvm.edu<mailto:president@uvm.edu>.
(2) files to be sent separately via secure FTP:
* _23UV007913_ Assist - Agency.pdf
* R_PRA 20231024_Steinbaugh_Redacted.pdf
Sincerely,
Maureen
Maureen Jennings
Records Custodian & Compliance Coordinator
Office of Compliance and Privacy Services
University of Vermont
P: 802.656.3415<tel:802.656.3086> (direct) / E: public.records@uvm.edu<mailto:public.records@uvm.edu>
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS INFORMATION<https://www.uvm.edu/compliance/public-records>
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UVM is subject to the Vermont Public Records Act and communications to and from this email address, including attachments, are subject to disclosure unless exempted under the Act or otherwise applicable law.
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On Dec. 7, 2023:
Subject: RE: [PRA 20231024 Steinbaugh] Vermont Public Records Act Request: University of Vermont - Cancellation of Mohammed El-Kurd event
Dear Adam,
Iâm writing with an update on your records request, which Iâm confirming is still active and in progress. We expect to have a final response for you by the end of next week, at which time I will send additional details.
Sincerely,
Maureen
Maureen Jennings
Records Custodian & Compliance Coordinator
Office of Compliance and Privacy Services
University of Vermont
P: 802.656.3415<tel:802.656.3086> (direct) / E: public.records@uvm.edu<mailto:public.records@uvm.edu>
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS INFORMATION<https://www.uvm.edu/compliance/public-records>
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********************CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE********************
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UVM is subject to the Vermont Public Records Act and communications to and from this email address, including attachments, are subject to disclosure unless exempted under the Act or otherwise applicable law.
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On Dec. 4, 2023:
Subject: RE: [PRA 20231024 Steinbaugh]
Dear Adam,
I am writing to confirm receipt of your check for $75.00, thank you. I will write again when I have an update.
Sincerely,
Maureen
********************CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE********************
This e-mail and any attachments may contain private, confidential, and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. This information is intended for the recipient and use by authorized addressees only. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately. Any dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, copying or otherwise duplicating is strictly prohibited and could violate federal and/or state law.
UVM is subject to the Vermont Public Records Act and communications to and from this email address, including attachments, are subject to disclosure unless exempted under the Act or otherwise applicable law.
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On Nov. 21, 2023:
Subject: RE: Vermont Public Records Act Request: University of Vermont - Cancellation of Mohammed El-Kurd event
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $75.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
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On Oct. 24, 2023:
Subject: Vermont Public Records Act Request: University of Vermont - Cancellation of Mohammed El-Kurd event
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Vermont Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Any incident report or similar record by UVM Police Services concerning the Miller Lecture Series event, originally planned for October 26, 2023, involving Mohammed El-Kurd.
2. Any correspondence sent to or from any of the following officials or offices (including any person employed by the office) between October 1, 2023 and October 22, 2023 which relates to the October 26 event or mentions any of the identified terms:
a. "Officials or offices" include: Division of Safety and Compliance, UVM Police Services, Adam White, or the Office of the President
b. "Terms" include: "Miller Lecture", "Mohammed", "El-Kurd"
3. Any records reflecting or substantiating the "conversations over the past week with community members, campus partners and public safety officials" referenced by UVM's statement to VT Digger, reported here: https://vtdigger.org/2023/10/23/citing-safety-concerns-university-of-vermont-cancels-event-with-palestinian-writer.
4. Any records reflecting or substantiating the university's "assessment [...] that holding the event on campus this week raises safety and security concerns that cannot be sufficiently mitigated."
5. The incident reports for the following UVM Police Services reports: 23UV007799, 23UV007820, 23UV007913, 23UV007969.
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The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Adam Steinbaugh
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