FOIA Request to Charter Oak State College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Charter Oak State College under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act. The request seeks 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. 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. It also requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University, including those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request was made by Constitution State News as part of their commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasized its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They also mentioned their eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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