FOIA Request to Colorado State University – Global regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to Colorado State University – Global by Centennial State News. The request, made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., seeks comprehensive data on employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The information is requested in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis.
The specific data fields requested include the employee’s name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Centennial State News emphasizes the importance of accessing these records as part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that such transparency is crucial for holding public institutions accountable. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status 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. More information about this coalition can be found at 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.
