FOIA Request to Empire State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Empire State University by a representative from the Saratoga Standard. The request seeks specific information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested details include a current list of board members, 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, directories, or on its website. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the university for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are responsible for gathering and reporting news to the public. It also highlights that such access is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this effort, the requester has asked for a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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.
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.
