President Dr. Chad Brown | Zane State College
President Dr. Chad Brown | Zane State College
FOIA Request to Zane State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Zane State College by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 6, 2025, seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges at Zane State College, regardless of whether they were offered in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The FOIA request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. Specifically, it requests information such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
Buckeye Reporter emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization highlights that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, Buckeye Reporter has requested a fee waiver for this information based on their status as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. 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.
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