South OC Times

FOIA Request to University of Massachusetts Global regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

The South OC Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Massachusetts Global seeking access to course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. The request, sent on August 6, 2025, is made under the California Public Records Act § 6250 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The requested records include a comprehensive list of syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within the university. This encompasses courses delivered in-person, online, or through hybrid formats. Additionally, the request seeks relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format.

The requester emphasizes their role as a media professional in gathering and reporting news to ensure public institutions are held accountable and transparency is maintained. In light of this role, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these public records.

Furthermore, 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 using 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.