FOIA Request to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law. The request, sent by North Central PA Times, 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 from all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether the courses were delivered in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The requested records should include metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. In light of this role, the requester has also asked for a fee waiver as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This organization aids news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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