FOIA Request to Radford University regarding Virginia Public University Salaries FY2025 on January 14, 2026.
Old Dominion News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Radford University seeking detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, §2.2-3704 et seq., and emphasizes a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The specific data fields requested include Employee Name, Gender (if recorded), Age or Year of Birth (if not exempt), Date of Birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), University Name, Department, Employer Name, Title or Position, Hire Date, Compensation Amount (base pay and any additional pay), Compensation Type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time).
The requestor is a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies. This coalition uses Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about the coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
