FOIA Request to University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to the University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash on October 22, 2025. The request, made under the Ohio Open Records Law, seeks specific information related to the university’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested details include a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or directories are sought. The request also asks for any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.
The request was submitted by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately. The organization emphasized the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As part of this request, Buckeye Reporter has asked for a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.
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 at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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