FOIA Request to West Chester University regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
On December 5, 2025, Keystone Today submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to West Chester University. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This request was made under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, aiming to obtain the information in an electronic format.
The requested records include various data fields such as the fiscal year, employee name, gender, age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, department, 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). The request specifies that if any portion of a record is exempt from disclosure, non-exempt portions should be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
Keystone Today emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, it has requested a fee waiver for accessing these records. Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA 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.
