FOIA Request to Colorado School of Mines regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
Centennial State News has submitted a formal request under the Colorado Open Records Act to the Colorado School of Mines. The request seeks comprehensive records detailing employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The requested information is intended to be provided in an electronic format and includes specific data fields such as employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their responsibilities to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. Centennial State News has also requested a fee waiver based on its role as a media organization. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
