FOIA Request to University of Southern Maine regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been submitted under the Maine Freedom of Access Act for records from the University of Southern Maine. The request seeks 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 in hybrid formats.
The requested information also includes relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The request emphasizes the importance of these records for journalistic purposes to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions.
The requester is affiliated with Portland Maine News and is a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This organization aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information laws. More details about this coalition 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.
