Institutional Press Policies (University of Cincinnati)
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| Multi Request | Institutional Press Policies |
| Submitted | May 30, 2023 |
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Communications
From: Anne Marie Tamburro
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. Any policy, guidance, handbook, manual, or standard contract concerning the institution’s interactions or relationship with members of the news media, reporters, or journalists, including student journalists.
2. Any policy, guidance, handbook, or manual concerning the interactions or communications of institutional employees, including faculty, administrators, staff, and student employees, with the news media, reporters, or journalists, including student journalists.
Please note that this request does not seek a search of faculty or student email accounts or records. These requests should in no way be construed to include a review or search of email accounts, websites, or other forms of data or document retention which are controlled by students, alumni, or faculty members, nor by governmental or advisory bodies controlled by the same, except insofar as any such individuals also serve in an administrative capacity and the records were created or are held by the individual in that capacity. Any search should be limited to documents held by the administration and/or its staff members, including records created or maintained by persons acting in the capacity of administrators or staff members.
This request is made on behalf of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that aims to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought. This request concerns a matter of public interest. The records are sought for the purpose of researching and educating the public about policies affecting student journalists' ability to engage in news gathering and reporting on college and university campuses.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Anne Marie Tamburro
From: University of Cincinnati
Good morning,
Our office is in receipt of your request of May 31 for the following:
1. Any policy, guidance, handbook, manual, or standard contract concerning the institution’s interactions or relationship with members of the news media, reporters, or journalists, including student journalists.
2. Any policy, guidance, handbook, or manual concerning the interactions or communications of institutional employees, including faculty, administrators, staff, and student employees, with the news media, reporters, or journalists, including student journalists.
We will determine the existence and/or availability of the records that you seek and provide an appropriate response.
The Ohio Public Records Act requires that a public office respond to a public records request within a “reasonable amount of time.” This time requirement must be judged within the context of the circumstances in each individual case. State ex rel. Wadd v. City of Cincinnati, 81 Ohio St. 3d 50, 53, 689 N.E.2d 25 (1998). Further, this standard incorporates an opportunity for legal review. State ex rel. Taxpayers Coalition v. City Lakewood, 86 Ohio St. 3d 385, 715 N.E.2d 179 (1999).
I will notify you if there will be any charges associated with photocopying (if applicable).
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
B. Jean Gabbard
Senior LA - PL • Public Records
Office of General Counsel • University of Cincinnati
Campus. 368 University Hall
Phone. (513) 556-4526
The foregoing message may contain attorney-client information. You should not copy, forward or otherwise distribute this email without the permission of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message without retaining a copy and inform the sender of your action. Your cooperation will be appreciated.
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From: University of Cincinnati
Anne Marie Tamburro,
You have requested, “1. Any policy, guidance, handbook, manual, or standard contract concerning the institution’s interactions or relationship with members of the news media, reporters, or journalists, including student journalists. 2. Any policy, guidance, handbook, or manual concerning the interactions or communications of institutional employees, including faculty, administrators, staff, and student employees, with the news media, reporters, or journalists, including student journalists.”
The following two links are potentially responsive.
https://www.uc.edu/about/legal-affairs/general-counsel/public-records.html
https://www.uc.edu/about/marketing-communications/media-relations-content.html
Therefore, the University is closing this request.
Brian
Brian M. Spiess
Associate General Counsel
University of Cincinnati
University Hall | 51 Goodman Drive
Cincinnati OH 45221-0661
P: 513-556-4393<tel://1-513-556-3483/> | F: 513-556-3232<tel://1-513-556-3232/>
brian.spiess@uc.edu<mailto:brian.spiess@uc.edu>
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION: The foregoing message and/or the attachments hereto may contain or constitute confidential attorney-client communications. You should not copy, forward, or distribute this message to others without the permission of the sender. If you believe that you are not the intended recipient of this message, you should delete it without retaining a copy and inform the sender of your action. Your cooperation will be appreciated.
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