FOIA Request to University of Delaware regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Delaware by First State Times on November 4, 2025. The request seeks detailed records concerning employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025.
The specific data fields requested include employee name, 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 (such as salary, hourly wage, stipend, or bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
First State Times emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional entity. Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency 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.
