FOIA Request to University Of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Manatee Review to the University Of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee 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 within the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for relevant metadata accompanying each syllabus. This metadata should include details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
The Manatee Review emphasized that this information is crucial for fulfilling its role in gathering and reporting news to the public. The organization seeks to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to its audience. In light of their media status, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. 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.
