FOIA Request to University of Colorado Colorado Springs regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) by Centennial State News under the Colorado Open Records Act. The request, dated October 22, 2025, seeks specific information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. The records requested include a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or on its website are requested. The request also asks for any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases, directories, or public profiles.
The email emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, Centennial State News has requested a fee waiver based on their 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. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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