Buckeye Reporter

FOIA Request to Central State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

On August 6, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Central State University by Buckeye Reporter. The request seeks access to the complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The requested information also encompasses relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the delivery format of each course. The request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

Buckeye Reporter emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As a media organization committed to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.

Additionally, Buckeye Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.