The Sconi

FOIA Request to University of Wisconsin-Parkside regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside by The Sconi, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to the complete 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 through hybrid formats.

The requested information also includes relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the delivery format of each course. The Sconi has emphasized that this information is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver due to 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 government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website 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.