FOIA Request to Worcester State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Worcester State University by Mid Massachusetts News, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to the complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the most recent academic semester, identified as Spring 2025. This includes syllabi for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request also specifies the inclusion of relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The requester emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional duties of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency to the public. Furthermore, 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 that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
