FOIA Request to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law. The request, submitted by North Chester Today, 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 specifically asks for additional metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the delivery format of the course (online/in-person/hybrid).
The requester emphasized their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They noted that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Furthermore, they requested a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media.
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 through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at this link.
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.
