Tri-City Sun

FOIA Request to Saginaw Valley State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records has been submitted to Saginaw Valley State University under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. The request seeks detailed information about the university's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or on its website. Furthermore, it requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.

The request was made by Tri-City Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes that access to these records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of their professional responsibilities in disseminating information to the public, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media entity.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.