FOIA Request to Kent State University At Salem regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on December 2, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Kent State University At Salem by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025.
The specific information requested includes data fields such as employee name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The Buckeye Reporter has also requested a fee waiver due to its status as a media organization.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to provide insight into government actions.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
