I have a couple of bios and i suspect they are trumped up, however i am not a prospective employer. What excuse do I use to call the university and check on his title and credentials? Can I get the person's application for federal employment via FOIA?
2007-06-07 08:08:46 · 3 answers · asked by BonesofaTeacher 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Usually, for someone to obtain school records on someone else you have to have them sign a release of information for those records. Federal employment is not covered by the FOIA and again you would need a signed release if you want anymore inforation other than yes or no they were not employed here and yes or no we would or would not rehire.
2007-06-07 08:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Lori B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The Freedom of Information Act applies to records that are old, and privacy concerns will prevent the university from discussing former students without their permission. If you are not a prospective employer, then what IS your interest in whether this person's "bios" are accurate or not? If you have a valid reason to check, then ask the person's permission to speak with someone at the university. That should clear it up.
2007-06-07 15:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The education is a matter of record and public information. Just call the school. As far as their federal employment application that is private and you have no rights to it unless you are a prospective employer.
2007-06-07 15:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋