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FOIA Request to University of Central Missouri regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records was submitted to the University of Central Missouri under the Missouri Sunshine Law. The request seeks a comprehensive list of the current members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for each member's full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. It also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The request was made by WC Missouri News as part of their commitment to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in public institutions, they have requested this information in electronic format and have asked for a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.

WC Missouri News 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 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.