FOIA Request to University of Alabama at Birmingham regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Jefferson Reporter to the University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 in hybrid formats.
The requested information also encompasses relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the delivery format of each course. The request emphasizes the preference for receiving this data in an electronic format.
The requester highlights their role as a media professional with Jefferson Reporter, underscoring the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine 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.
