FOIA Request to Southern University Law Center regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
Pelican State News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Southern University Law Center. The request seeks detailed records concerning 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 requested records should include various data fields such as 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 (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), 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 of completeness. If any part of a record is exempt from disclosure, Pelican State News requests that non-exempt portions be provided in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
As members of the media committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, Pelican State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public. The organization believes it qualifies for a fee waiver due to its media status. Additionally, Pelican State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies 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.
