FOIA Request to Kent State University – Tuscarawas regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Kent State University – Tuscarawas on August 6, 2025. The request, made under the Ohio Open Records Law, 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 within the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request also specifies the inclusion of relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This metadata encompasses details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the delivery format of each course (online/in-person/hybrid).
The requester is affiliated with Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a member of the media engaged in public reporting duties, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency and inform citizens about governmental actions. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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