FOIA Request to Kent State University At East Liverpool regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Kent State University At East Liverpool by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were offered in-person, online, or in 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, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
Buckeye Reporter emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of their professional responsibilities. They highlighted the importance of access to public records in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at 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.
