FOIA Request to Ohio University-Chillicothe regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Ohio University-Chillicothe under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks detailed information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service.
Additionally, the request includes a demand for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or directories. The requester also seeks access to any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.
The requester emphasizes the importance of accessing these records to fulfill professional responsibilities as a member of the media. The role involves holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
The requester 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 organization 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.
