FOIA Request to Colorado State University – Pueblo regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Colorado State University – Pueblo by Centennial State News, seeking detailed records about the University’s governing board. The request, sent under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., aims to obtain a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This includes each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service.
Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. Furthermore, it requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University. These documents are often used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies. The organization uses Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency and inform the public about government actions.
Centennial State News emphasizes that access to these records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
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.
