Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to Southern Union State Community College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Southern Union State Community College by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., seeks detailed information about the members of 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, the request includes a demand for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories. It also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The request emphasizes the role of Yellowhammer Times in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through news reporting. The media organization has requested a fee waiver based on its status as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists in investigating state and federal governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

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.