FOIA Request to The Ohio State University At Lima regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to The Ohio State University At Lima under the Ohio Open Records Law. The request seeks a current list of 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. Lastly, it requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The requester is affiliated with Buckeye Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. It also notes eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as part of a media organization.
The email highlights that the requester is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids news 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 this link.
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