Dr. Dean Van Galen President | Missouri Southern State University
Dr. Dean Van Galen President | Missouri Southern State University
FOIA Request to Missouri Southern State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Missouri Southern State University by SW Missouri News under the Missouri Sunshine Law § 610.023 et seq. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their responsibilities to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. The requester also notes that they are a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency 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.
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