FOIA Request to Southern Union State Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request was submitted by EC Alabama News to Southern Union State Community College under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq. The request seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were offered in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The requested information includes metadata such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability in public institutions. It also mentions a fee waiver request based on the media professional status of the requester.
The requester 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 and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at 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.
