Western Wayne Today

FOIA Request to Henry Ford College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Henry Ford College by Western Wayne Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to the 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.

The request also asks for associated metadata including the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The information is requested in an electronic format under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq.

Western Wayne Today emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization involved in disseminating information to the public.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition 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.