Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Lake Superior State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records was submitted to Lake Superior State University under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks comprehensive details about the university's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or directories, as well as any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the institution.

The requester emphasizes the importance of access to these records in fulfilling their role as a member of the media, which involves holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this effort, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.