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FOIA request sent to Ohio University-Zanesville regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

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Hannah Nissen, PhD Dean of Campus and Community Relations Ohio University Zanesville | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Hannah Nissen, PhD Dean of Campus and Community Relations Ohio University Zanesville | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Buckeye Reporter to Ohio University-Zanesville 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 request specifically asks for metadata related to each course syllabus. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the delivery format of the course (online/in-person/hybrid). The request is made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

Buckeye Reporter emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As part of their professional responsibilities as media personnel, they have requested a fee waiver based on their eligibility as members of the media.

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 on their website at 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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