FOIA Request to Ohio University-Eastern regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Ohio University-Eastern on October 22, 2025, by a representative from Buckeye Reporter. The request seeks specific records related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees under the Ohio Open Records Law.
The requested records include a current list of 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. Lastly, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University for purposes such as press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Buckeye Reporter emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and underscores the importance of access to public records in fulfilling professional responsibilities. As part of this process, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
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 through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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.
