FOIA Request to Colorado Department of Higher Education regarding college employee compensation data on October 30, 2025.
A request has been made to the Colorado Department of Higher Education under the Colorado Open Records Act for detailed information on employee compensation at state public universities and community colleges. The request, sent by Centennial State News, seeks access to payroll, compensation, or personnel data files that include various details such as employee names, position titles, department or unit affiliations, university or institution names, employment types or statuses (e.g., faculty, staff, part-time, full-time), and compensation amounts (including base salary and total annual compensation).
The requested information also includes any existing reports, spreadsheets, or databases maintained by the university system or affiliated agencies that contain similar data. The request emphasizes the importance of these records in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Centennial State News has requested a fee waiver for this information based on their role as a media organization.
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 organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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