FOIA Request to Bowling Green State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Bowling Green State University by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks specific records under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and asks for them in electronic format.
The records requested include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This list should detail each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Buckeye Reporter emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. Access to these public records is deemed essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
