Great Lakes Wire

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

A request for public records was submitted to Western Michigan University under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization. The request seeks detailed information about the university's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request includes:

1. A current list of members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees, including each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service.

2. Any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications, directories, or on the university’s website.

3. Any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the university, including those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The requester emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. Additionally, as a media professional involved in news dissemination to the public, they have requested a fee waiver based on their eligibility.

The requester 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 this link.

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.