Buckeye Reporter

FOIA Request to Central Ohio Technical College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Central Ohio Technical College on August 6, 2025. The request 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 from all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.

The requested information also includes relevant metadata such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The requester is seeking this information under the Ohio Open Records Law and has expressed a preference for receiving it in electronic format.

The requestor is affiliated with Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. They emphasize that access to public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

The requester is also associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information laws. More details about this organization can be found at this link.

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.