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FOIA Request to University of Central Missouri regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by WC Missouri News to the University of Central Missouri 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 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 specific metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the delivery format of each course. The request was made under the Missouri Sunshine Law § 610.023 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in an electronic format.

WC Missouri News is seeking this information as part of its commitment to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a media organization involved in public reporting and holding institutions accountable, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.

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 using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.