FOIA Request to University of Central Florida regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
The Sunshine Sentinel, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Central Florida. The request seeks access to specific records related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees.
The requested records include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees, detailing 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 after. These may include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
As part of this request under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 F.S., Sunshine Sentinel has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format. The media organization emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Consequently, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
Sunshine Sentinel 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.
