FOIA Request to University of Virginia’s College at Wise regarding employee compensation records on November 7, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to the University of Virginia’s College at Wise under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The request seeks detailed information about employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The request, submitted by Old Dominion News, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, aims to obtain these records in an 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), employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly wage, stipend, or bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Old Dominion News has emphasized the importance of accessing these public records as part of their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. The organization is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
