FOIA Request to Jacksonville State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Jacksonville State University on August 6, 2025, by EC Alabama News. 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 at the university, irrespective 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 affiliation, and the format in which the course was delivered—whether online, in-person, or hybrid.
The requester has emphasized their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They have requested a fee waiver based on their media status under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., highlighting their commitment to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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.
