FOIA Request to Troy University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Troy University by Wiregrass Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, dated August 6, 2025, seeks access to a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges at the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This metadata includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
Wiregrass Times emphasizes its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through access to public records. The organization has requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media entity involved in news dissemination.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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