Buckeye Reporter

FOIA Request to Kent State University At Trumbull regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Buckeye Reporter to Kent State University At Trumbull 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 for courses conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats across all departments, schools, and colleges within the university.

The request specifically asks for any relevant metadata associated with the syllabi. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The intention behind this request is to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable by disseminating information to the public.

Buckeye Reporter has expressed its commitment to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization. They are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating state and federal governmental agencies.

For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit 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.