FOIA Request to University of Colorado Boulder regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request for information was sent to the University of Colorado Boulder under the Colorado Open Records Act. The request seeks a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 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 request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid).
The requestor is affiliated with Boulder Leader, a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. Additionally, it mentions eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information.
The email notes that the requester is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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.
