Dr. Andrew Armacost, President at North Dakota University System | North Dakota University System
Dr. Andrew Armacost, President at North Dakota University System | North Dakota University System
FOIA Request to North Dakota University System regarding college employee compensation data on October 30, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to the North Dakota University System by Peace Garden News. The request seeks detailed information about employee compensation at state public universities and community colleges for the current fiscal year. The requested data includes employee names, position titles, department or unit affiliations, university or institution names, employment types or statuses (such as faculty, staff, part-time, full-time, adjunct), and compensation amounts (including base salary and total annual compensation).
Additionally, any existing reports, spreadsheets, or databases maintained by the university system or affiliated agencies that contain similar data have been requested. The request emphasizes the need for this information in an electronic format to facilitate reporting.
The requestor has cited their role as a member of the media in gathering and disseminating news to the public as justification for a fee waiver. This is based on their responsibility to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The requestor is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions through Freedom of Information 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.
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