Welcome to Salem State University's Public Records Request page. As a public institution, Salem State University is committed to transparency and is obligated by state law to respond to public records requests in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws (MGL c. 66, c. 66A, and c. 4, section 7(26)).
Records Access Officer
Rita Colucci is the designated Records Access Officer (RAO) for Salem State University.
How to Submit a Request
- Submit Requests: To ensure timely processing, please send all public records requests to publicrecords@salemstate.edu.
- Acknowledgment and Response: Upon receipt of your request, the Records Access Officer will acknowledge it. The university has ten (10) business days to respond to your request.
- Cost Estimates: If fulfilling your request is expected to take more than four (4) hours of time for compilation and review, you will receive a written estimate of the costs associated with producing the records. The fee will be based on $25 per hour. You will then be asked if you wish to proceed.
- Potential Fee Assessment: In cases where records require extensive segregation or redaction, the university may seek permission from the Supervisor of Records to charge a fee and this will be included in the fee estimate
Additional Resources
For a thorough understanding of the public records law, please refer to the following resources:
