FOIA Request to Valdosta State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request for information was sent to Valdosta State University by a news reporter from the South Georgia Times. The request, made under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq., seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they 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 (online/in-person/hybrid). The requester emphasized the importance of accessing public records to fulfill professional responsibilities related to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
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 and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
