FOIA Request to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Chapel Hill Review to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 additional metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
As part of their role in providing news coverage on local governmental affairs, Chapel Hill Review emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver citing their status as a media organization.
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.
