FOIA Request to Bowling Green State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request was made by Buckeye Reporter to Bowling Green State University under the Ohio Open Records Law, seeking access to a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. The request covers syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The requested information includes metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the delivery format of each course. The request emphasizes the need for this data in an electronic format to facilitate reporting efforts.
Buckeye Reporter has expressed that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of a media organization committed to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, Buckeye Reporter seeks a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
