FOIA Request to Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission regarding state community college employee compensation data on December 4, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) by Beaver State News. The request seeks detailed information about employee compensation at community colleges in Oregon for Fiscal Year 2025. This inquiry is made under the provisions of the Oregon Public Records Law, §192.410 et seq., with a preference for receiving the data in electronic format.
The specific records requested include comprehensive details about each employee’s compensation, including their name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), college name, department, employer name, title or position, hire date, and compensation amount. Additionally, the request seeks information on the type of compensation (such as salary, hourly wage, stipend, or bonus) and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Beaver State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability. The requestor is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids 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.
