Dr. Brian Noland, President | East Tennessee State University
Dr. Brian Noland, President | East Tennessee State University
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to East Tennessee State University regarding the list of all students admitted for the 2024-25 school year on December 12, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Volunteer State News requested this information under the Tennessee Open Records Act, §10-7-503 et seq. The request specifically asked for an electronic format list that includes each student's name, home zip code or hometown, and the name of their graduated high school.
As a media organization, access to public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We believe that as a media professional disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver.
The move comes as part of our efforts to ensure transparency in educational institutions and provide timely and accurate information to our readers about local government affairs. We will continue to keep you updated as we receive more information.
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