FOIA Request to California State Polytechnic University – Humboldt regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Redwood Empire News to California State Polytechnic University – Humboldt. 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The request specifies that the information should be provided in electronic format and include relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester has emphasized their role as a media professional committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a member of the media.
The email highlights the affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information laws. More information about this organization 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.
