Ann Arbor Times

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

The Ann Arbor Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Eastern Michigan University seeking detailed information about the members of the university's governing board or board of trustees. The request was sent on October 22, 2025, and aims to obtain 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 official publications or directories. The Ann Arbor Times is also requesting any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.

This request is made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format. As part of its role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, the Ann Arbor Times emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. The media organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its status as a member of the media.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting 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.