FOIA Request to Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Nola Reporter to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. The request, dated August 6, 2025, 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 request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. Specifically, it seeks details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
The requester is affiliated with Nola Reporter and emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their role in reporting news to the public. The requester also mentions their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. Additionally, they are a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency by leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy’s mission and activities, visit their website.
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.
