FOIA Request to Kean University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to Kean University under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act. The request seeks a comprehensive list of current members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This includes 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 its website. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University, including those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The Union County Review emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
The requestor 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 organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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