FOIA Request to University Of Michigan – Dearborn regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Western Wayne Today to the University Of Michigan – Dearborn 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 through hybrid formats.
The requested information also includes specific metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the format of course delivery. The purpose of this request is to facilitate transparency and accountability within public institutions by providing the media with essential information for news reporting.
Western Wayne Today has requested that these records be provided in an electronic format. Additionally, given their role as a media organization dedicated to informing the public and holding institutions accountable, they have requested a fee waiver under the provisions applicable to media professionals.
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 through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition 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.
