FOIA Request to Austin Community College District regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been made by Austin News to the Austin Community College District under the Texas Public Information Act. The request seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 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 request also asks for relevant metadata associated with these syllabi. Specifically, it seeks information on the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid).
Austin News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. They highlight the importance of access to public records in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. As a media organization, they have requested a fee waiver for this information.
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 Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.
