FOIA Request to Nicholls State University regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Pelican State News to Nicholls State University on December 5, 2025. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This request is made under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The specific data fields requested include fiscal year, employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, employer name, title or position, department, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary or hourly), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The request acknowledges that not all fields may be present in every record and asks for the release of all responsive records regardless. If any portion of a record is exempt from disclosure, the requester asks that non-exempt portions be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
Pelican State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
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.
