Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Oakland University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Oakland University by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks specific records related to the university's governing board or board of trustees. The information requested includes a current list of board members with 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 the university’s website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the university are also requested.

The requester emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a member of the media and part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization aiding media companies in investigating governmental agencies—the requester believes they qualify for a fee waiver under FOIA provisions.

Great Lakes Wire remains committed to comprehensive news coverage and ensuring transparency in governmental affairs. For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, please visit 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.