FOIA Request to University of Hawaii Maui College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
Aloha State News has submitted a formal request for public records to the University of Hawaii Maui College. The request was made under the Hawaii Open Records Law § 91-1 et seq., seeking specific information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested details include a current list of board members, along with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or on its website. The news organization also asked for any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases, directories, or public profiles.
The requester is affiliated with Aloha State News and is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This affiliation underscores their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions.
The email emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. It also requests a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.
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.
