FOIA Request to Fayetteville State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Fayetteville Today to Fayetteville State University on October 22, 2025. The request seeks detailed information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university.
The requester emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As part of this request, they are seeking a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Fayetteville Today is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
