FOIA Request to Frostburg State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Frostburg State University by Maryland State Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, dated October 22, 2025, seeks specific records under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4.
The requested records include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This list should contain 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 the University’s website. Lastly, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University. These could be used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Maryland State Wire emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. Access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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