FOIA Request to Georgia Southwestern State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been submitted to Georgia Southwestern State University for access to a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. The request was made under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The records requested include syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within the university, covering courses delivered in-person, online, or through hybrid formats. Additionally, the request seeks relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and course delivery formats.
The request was submitted by WC Georgia News, a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasized its role in holding public institutions accountable and promoting transparency. They also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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.
