Metro East Sun

FOIA Request to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Metro East Sun to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) 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 SIUE, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.

The request specifically asks for relevant metadata associated with each syllabus. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The aim is to obtain this information in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis.

Metro East Sun emphasizes that this request is part of their commitment to providing transparent news coverage on local governmental affairs. As members of the media, they assert their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA requests. 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.