FOIA Request to Western Colorado University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Western Colorado University by Centennial State News on October 22, 2025. The request seeks detailed information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university.
The request is made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As part of this effort, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website 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.
