EC Indiana News

FOIA Request to Indiana University-East regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Indiana University-East by EC Indiana News, a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks specific records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The requested records include a current list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. This list should contain 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, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are requested. These biographies may be used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The requester identifies as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies. The coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency and inform the American electorate. 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.