FOIA Request to Virginia Commonwealth University regarding employee compensation records on November 7, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) by Old Dominion News under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The request, dated November 7, 2025, seeks detailed information on employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025.
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, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Old Dominion News is seeking this information in an electronic format to facilitate their reporting on local governmental affairs. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, they have also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records. This request is made in association with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media 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.
