FOIA Request to Louisiana Tech University regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
Pelican State News has submitted a formal request under the Louisiana Public Records Act for records pertaining to employee compensation at Louisiana Tech University for Fiscal Year 2025. The request was sent via email on November 4, 2025. The media organization seeks comprehensive data that includes various fields related to university employees’ compensation details.
The specific data requested encompasses employee names, 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 or hourly wage, and employment type indicating full-time or part-time status.
Pelican State News emphasized the importance of accessing these public records to fulfill its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. As a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver for this information. Additionally, Pelican State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.
