FOIA Request to University of North Texas regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of North Texas by a representative from North Texas News. 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 across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The request specifies that the records should include relevant metadata such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requestor has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies. They leverage Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
North Texas News emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to fulfill its professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given their role in disseminating information, they have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
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.
