FOIA Request to University of Maryland College Park regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Montgomery News to the University of Maryland College Park 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 in hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for any relevant metadata associated with these syllabi. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The aim is to acquire this information in an electronic format under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4.
Montgomery News emphasizes its role in providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and asserts that access to public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and accountability within public institutions. The organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. 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.
