FOIA Request to University of Massachusetts Medical School regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request was made by Mid Massachusetts News to the University of Massachusetts Medical School for access to public records under the Massachusetts Public Records Act § 66-10 et seq. The request specifically seeks a complete 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 in hybrid formats.
The requested information also includes relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester emphasized that access to these records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
