Buckeye Reporter

FOIA Request to Kent State University at Ashtabula regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Kent State University at Ashtabula 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 for courses conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats across all departments, schools, and colleges within the university.

The request also asks for additional metadata related to each course syllabus. Specifically, it seeks information on the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the format in which the course is delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).

The requester is affiliated with Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester has emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public.

Additionally, the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency.

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.