East Michigan News

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

East Michigan News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Central Michigan University seeking detailed information about the university's governing board or board of trustees. The request, sent on October 22, 2025, asks for a current list of board members including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or directories. It also requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.

The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. East Michigan News is requesting this information under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., and has asked for a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization.

East Michigan News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.