FOIA Request to University Of Maryland Eastern Shore regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been submitted to the University Of Maryland Eastern Shore under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4. 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 request also asks for relevant metadata associated with these syllabi. Specifically, it seeks information on the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid).
The request was made by a news reporter from Maryland State Wire, an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester emphasized the importance of accessing public records to fulfill professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, a fee waiver was requested based on their role as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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 this link.
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.
