FOIA Request to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Greensboro Reporter to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The request seeks a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 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 specifically asks for additional metadata related to each course syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The information is requested in an electronic format under the North Carolina Public Records Law.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, a fee waiver is requested due to the media affiliation of Greensboro Reporter.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website 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.
