Wendy Wintersteen President | president.iastate.edu
Wendy Wintersteen President | president.iastate.edu
FOIA Request to Iowa State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
Ames Today, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Iowa State University. The request seeks access to the 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 requested information includes relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
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 on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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