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FOIA Request to University of Southern Indiana regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by SW Indiana News to the University of Southern Indiana 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 through hybrid formats.

The requested information includes metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the course delivery format. The requester has emphasized the importance of this information for media professionals in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Furthermore, a fee waiver is sought based on their role as a member of the media.

SW Indiana News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.