FOIA Request to Miami University-Oxford regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Miami University-Oxford on October 22, 2025, by a representative from Buckeye Reporter. The request seeks detailed information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq.
The requested records include a current list of the members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees. This list should contain 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 its website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the university are also sought. These documents may be used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The requester has emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as part of the media.
The Buckeye Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids 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 https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
