FOIA Request to Southern University at New Orleans regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Nola Reporter to Southern University at New Orleans. The request seeks 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 (online/in-person/hybrid).
The requester emphasized their role as a media professional committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlighted the importance of access to public records in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Additionally, they requested a fee waiver due to their status as a member of the media.
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 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.
