Eleonora Bianchi v. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth (SPR 20240986)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Office Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 16, 2024 SPR24/0986 Ryan C. Merrill Director of Strategic Communications & Media Relations University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth Office of Public Affairs 285 Old Westport Road, Room 307A Dartmouth, MA 02747 Dear Mr. Merrill: I have received the petition of Eleonara Bianchi, of the New Bedford Light, appealing the response of the University of Massachusetts –Dartmouth (UMass) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On March 11, 2024, Ms. Bianchi requested, “... H05-01: Student test and examinations of course ‘PSC 251 - World Political Issues & Ideas’ during Fall 2012 and Spring 2013.” UMass responded on March 25, 2024. Unsatisfied with the response, Ms. Bianchi petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/0986, was opened as a result. It is my understanding that UMass intends on providing a further response to Ms. Bianchi. Accordingly, UMass is ordered to provide Ms. Bianchi with said response in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Regulations within 10 business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Ms. Bianchi may appeal the substantive nature of UMass’ response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Eleonara Bianchi One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us