FOIA Request to University of North Alabama regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of North Alabama 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 within the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifies that the information should be provided in an electronic format and should include relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The purpose of this request is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by providing the media with access to essential public records.
Shoals Today has requested a fee waiver for this information due to its role as a media organization dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public. The organization believes that access to these records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More details 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.
