FOIA Request to Ohio University-Southern regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Ohio University-Southern under the Ohio Open Records Law. The request seeks a comprehensive list of the current members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This includes 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 the University’s website. The requester also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University, including those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The Buckeye Reporter is behind this request as part of its commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to these public records is essential for fulfilling professional responsibilities that include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The requester has also expressed eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
