FOIA Request to Auburn University At Montgomery regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by River Region Times to Auburn University At Montgomery on August 6, 2025. The request seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. 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 requested information also includes relevant metadata such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The request was made under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
River Region Times emphasized its role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and highlighted the importance of accessing public records to hold public institutions accountable. As part of their professional responsibilities in disseminating information to the public, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
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 using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.
