FOIA Request to Rutgers University-Newark regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Rutgers University-Newark by Newark Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to the complete 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 at the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The requested information encompasses not only the syllabi themselves but also relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and course delivery formats. The requester emphasized the importance of accessing these public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions.
The email notes that Newark Reporter is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.
