FOIA Request to University of Connecticut-Avery Point regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Connecticut-Avery Point on October 22, 2025. The request, sent by SE Connecticut News, seeks access to several records related to 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 request emphasizes the importance of these records for journalistic purposes, highlighting that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The media organization has also requested a fee waiver based on its role in disseminating information to the public.
SE Connecticut News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
