FOIA Request to Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus under the Alabama Open Records Law. The request seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. This includes syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within the institution, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The requested information also encompasses relevant metadata associated with each course. Specifically, this includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the format of course delivery (online/in-person/hybrid).
This request was made by Jefferson Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and promoting transparency. As part of this commitment, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media entity.
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 using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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