FOIA Request to Georgia Institute of Technology regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Georgia Institute of Technology 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 academic 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 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 Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq., with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The requester is affiliated with ATL Standard, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. As part of their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. Additionally, they are associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions using Freedom of Information laws.
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