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FOIA Request to Wallace Community College-Selma regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Wallace Community College-Selma on October 22, 2025. The request 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, it requests any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or directories, as well as any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University.

The request was made under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester identifies as a news reporter from Yellowhammer Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. They emphasize that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional duties of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

Furthermore, the requester mentions their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids 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 this link.

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.