FOIA Request to University of California Irvine regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Central OC Times to the University of California Irvine 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 also includes relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the delivery format of each course. The request emphasizes the need for this data in an electronic format under the California Public Records Act § 6250 et seq.
Central OC Times highlights its role in providing news coverage on local governmental affairs and underscores the importance of accessing public records to hold institutions accountable and ensure transparency. The media organization also seeks a fee waiver for this request due to its status as a member of the media.
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 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.
