FOIA Request to Purdue University Global regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Purdue University Global by Hoosier State Today, a media organization dedicated to delivering accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks comprehensive records related to employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. The information is requested under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq., and the preference is for it to be provided in an electronic format.
The specific details requested 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).
Hoosier State Today has expressed understanding that not all fields may exist in every record but requests the production of all responsive records regardless. If any portion of a record is deemed exempt from disclosure, they ask that non-exempt portions be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Hoosier State Today emphasizes the importance of access to public records for holding institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role as media professionals.
Additionally, Hoosier State Today is 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 laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
