East Central Reporter

FOIA Request to Eastern Illinois University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

On August 6, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Eastern Illinois University by East Central Reporter. 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 from all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The requested information encompasses various metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The purpose of this request is to facilitate comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs by providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable.

East Central Reporter has also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to their role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to these public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities.

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 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.