FOIA Request to Virginia Community College System regarding State Community College Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on December 4, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old Dominion News to the Virginia Community College System on December 4, 2025. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the community colleges during Fiscal Year 2025.
The requested data includes various fields such as employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, college name, department, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly wage), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The request specifies that these records should be provided in electronic format if possible.
Old Dominion News is a media organization focused on delivering comprehensive news coverage related to local governmental affairs. The requestor emphasized the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting media companies in investigating government agencies—the requestor has asked for a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.
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.
