Jack Hawkins, Jr. Ph.D., Chancellor | Troy University
Jack Hawkins, Jr. Ph.D., Chancellor | Troy University
FOIA Request to Troy University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Troy University by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on October 22, 2025, seeks access to specific records under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq.
The requested records include a current list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. This list should detail 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 the University's website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are also sought. These may include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Yellowhammer Times emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news to the public. The organization aims to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. Given their role in disseminating information as part of the media, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal 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.
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