FOIA Request to Cleveland State University Western Center regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to the Cleveland State University Western Center by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and seeks specific information related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees.
The requested records include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees, with details such as 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, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are also sought. These could include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Buckeye Reporter has emphasized that access to these public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
