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FOIA Request to University of Alaska Southeast regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by SE Alaska News to the University of Alaska Southeast. 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The request specifies that any relevant metadata should be included with the syllabi. This metadata encompasses details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.

SE Alaska News emphasizes its role in providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and asserts that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. The organization also seeks a fee waiver for this request based on its status as a media entity.

The individual who sent the request 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 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.