FOIA Request to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Buckeye Reporter to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College on August 6, 2025. The request 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 for courses conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats across all departments, schools, and colleges within the institution.
The request specifically asks for additional metadata related to each course syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the format in which the course is delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
Buckeye Reporter has emphasized their role as a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. They assert that access to these public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and holding public institutions accountable. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information laws. More information 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.
