FOIA Request to Gadsden State Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been made under the Alabama Open Records Law by a representative from Gadsden Today, seeking access to educational records from Gadsden State Community College. The request specifically asks for a complete 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 through hybrid formats.
The request also asks for relevant metadata associated with these syllabi. 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 in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and dissemination.
Gadsden Today is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester has highlighted their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. They have also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More information about this organization 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.
