FOIA Request to SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request has been submitted to the SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill for access to specific public records under the New York Freedom of Information Law. The request seeks a current list of members serving on 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 asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
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The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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