FOIA Request to University of Maryland Global Campus regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Maryland Global Campus by a representative from Maryland State Wire. 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 for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were delivered in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for additional metadata associated with each course syllabus. This metadata includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
The requester has highlighted their role as a member of the media in gathering and reporting news to the public. They emphasize that access to such public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information 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.
