FOIA Request to Bowie State University regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Bowie State University by Maryland State Wire, seeking detailed records of employee compensation for the fiscal year 2025. The request, made under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4, aims to obtain these records in an electronic format.
The requested information includes comprehensive data fields such as employee names, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (where not exempt), date of birth (limited to month/year if necessary), employer name, job title or position, hire date, and details of compensation. This encompasses base pay and any additional pay, the type of compensation (such as salary or bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Maryland State Wire emphasizes its role in providing transparent news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable, it has requested a fee waiver for accessing these public records. The organization is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
