FOIA Request to Marion Technical College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been made to Marion Technical College under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., seeking access to course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. The request was submitted by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asks for a complete list of syllabi across all departments, schools, and colleges at Marion Technical College. This includes courses offered in-person, online, or in hybrid formats. Additionally, the requester seeks relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format.
The requester emphasizes their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through news reporting. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization 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/.
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.
