Buckeye Reporter

FOIA Request to Ohio University-Eastern regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Buckeye Reporter to Ohio University-Eastern seeking access to a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. The request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The requested records include syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats. Additionally, the request seeks relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and details about the course delivery format.

Buckeye Reporter emphasizes its role in gathering and disseminating news to the public as part of its commitment to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media organization involved in these efforts, Buckeye Reporter has requested a fee waiver for accessing these public records.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit 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.