FOIA Request to University of Akron regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to the University of Akron by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and seeks specific information related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees.
The requested records include a current list of board members, detailing each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University are also requested.
Buckeye Reporter emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. They have requested this information in electronic format and have applied for a fee waiver as a media professional. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports news media companies in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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