FOIA Request to Ohio State University-Marion regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Ohio State University-Marion under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., by Buckeye Reporter. The request seeks detailed information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request includes a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university.
The requester emphasized that access to these records is crucial for fulfilling media responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media professional, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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