FOIA Request to Kean University regarding employee compensation records for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 9, 2026.
The Garden State Times, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Kean University. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025.
Specifically, the requested information includes data fields such as employee name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), university name, department, 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).
The Garden State Times emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its role in gathering and reporting news to the public. The organization is seeking this information under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act and has requested that it be provided in electronic format. As a member of the media involved in disseminating information and holding public institutions accountable, they have also requested a fee waiver.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their official website.
Kean University is a comprehensive public research institution located in New Jersey. It evolved from a teachers college into an institution emphasizing equity and excellence. Serving over 17,000 students globally through various programs including internships and study abroad opportunities, Kean University focuses on delivering affordable education as outlined on its official website.
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.
