FOIA Request to Arapahoe Community College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
On October 22, 2025, Centennial State News submitted a formal request for public records to Arapahoe Community College under the Colorado Open Records Act. The request seeks detailed information about the current members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the requested records include 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 or directories.
The request also extends to any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University. These may include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles. The media organization has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format to facilitate their reporting process.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and disseminating news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization highlights its commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver citing their status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation 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: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
