For student journalists who know the basics of freedom of information law, "no comments" and locked doors are not dead-ends — just temporary obstacles that can very often be overcome.
Tag: Access guides
Covering Campus Crime (4th Edition)
The SPLC's comprehensive handbook on getting access to college crime information includes a discussion of crime statistics, security logs and disciplinary records.
Access to student athletic events
Student media guide concerning the legal issues related to access and coverage of school-sponsored athletic events.
FERPA and access to public records
The latest legal developments related to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (aka "Buckley Amendment").
State-by-state guide to executive personnel searches
The following states have enacted laws or issued court opinions that provide some indication regarding the availability of information related to searches for top-level executives at public schools or universities.
Guide to access to executive personnel searches
When school boards and university boards of trustees conduct executive searches, journalists often find themselves locked out.
Access to college accreditation reports
All colleges that participate in federal student loan programs must make accreditation reports available tothe public, which can be an important reporting tool for student journalists.