FOIA Request to University of Delaware regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by North New Castle News to the University of Delaware on August 6, 2025. The request seeks access to a comprehensive 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 at the university, 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 metadata includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The request emphasizes that these records should be provided in an electronic format.
As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, North New Castle News underscores the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
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.
