Can you FOIA Big 3?

[LongRoad]

You can, at least the public funded ones (COSC, TESU). Not sure about EC as it is private.
The board meetings are available, maybe more. I'm not sure you will be able to get information sooner, as FOIA can take quite some time. Also the information might not be available due to other reasons, for example if it isn't a big decision for them they wouldn't have to document it in advance / have background information on file.
Why don't you give it a try? Ask them about the partner agreements, ACE and transfer policies and have them include anything related.

Duh! I don't know why I didn't think of that. Okay, my goal is to write to them within two weeks and ask for information pursuant to FOIA. 

Most (all?) of you are more experienced posters than I and know more about these schools. Please post questions - be specific! - as to what you would like to know and I will request it. My requests will include a dollar limit to what I'm willing to spend, so this might not go too far, but I think lacussucceed has given me a great suggestion. Thanks.