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FOIA Request to University Of Wisconsin-Green Bay regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University Of Wisconsin-Green Bay 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The request specifically asks for additional metadata related to 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 information is requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for receiving it in electronic format.

The requestor is affiliated with The Sconi, a media organization focused on providing thorough news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, they emphasize the importance of accessing public records to hold institutions accountable and ensure transparency. They have also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals.

Additionally, the requestor is associated 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 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.