FOIA Request to University of Akron regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been made to the University of Akron under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., seeking access to a comprehensive list of 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 requested information includes syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges at the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats. In addition to the syllabi themselves, the request seeks associated metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and course delivery formats.
Buckeye Reporter emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.
This request is part of Buckeye Reporter’s broader initiative with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
