FOIA Request to University of West Florida regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Pensacola Times to the University of West Florida on August 6, 2025. 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 through hybrid formats.
The requested information includes metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and course delivery formats. The request emphasizes the need for these records in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis.
The Pensacola Times is committed to providing thorough news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of this commitment, they seek access to public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. The organization has also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to their role as a media outlet.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
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.
