FOIA Request to Miami University – Hamilton regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request was submitted by Buckeye Reporter to Miami University – Hamilton 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 encompasses 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 course delivery formats. The request emphasizes the importance of accessing these public records to fulfill media responsibilities related to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Buckeye Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine 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.
