The Sconi

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by The Sconi, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, to the University of Wisconsin-Stout. 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 relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The information is requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and preferably in electronic format.

The Sconi emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and highlights the importance of access to public records for holding institutions accountable. As part of this effort, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional entity.

The requestor is also 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 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.