FOIA Request to Western Oregon University regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on December 2, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to Western Oregon University by Beaver State News, seeking detailed information about employee compensation during Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made under the Oregon Public Records Law and aims to obtain the data in an electronic format.
The requested records include comprehensive details of all individuals employed by the university during the specified fiscal year. Specifically, Beaver State News is seeking access to data fields such as employee names, 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 (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
As a media organization dedicated to reporting on local governmental affairs, Beaver State News emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability in public institutions. The requestor has also mentioned their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies.
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.
