FOIA Request to Colorado State University – Fort Collins regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request has been submitted to Colorado State University – Fort Collins under the Colorado Open Records Act. The request seeks access to specific records related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested information includes a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases or public profiles.
The request was made by Centennial State News, a media organization focused on providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their journalistic duties, they emphasize the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. The requester has also indicated eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.
Centennial State News 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/.
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