FOIA Request to SUNY Oneonta regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to SUNY Oneonta by Mohawk Valley Times on October 22, 2025. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list of board members, including each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or directories.
Furthermore, the request includes a demand for any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the university. These could include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles. The Mohawk Valley Times emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
The media organization also noted its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids news 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: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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