FOIA Request to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington on August 6, 2025. The request, made under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, 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 from all departments, schools, and colleges within the university, regardless of whether the courses were delivered 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 course delivery formats. The requester emphasized the importance of this information for media professionals who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The FOIA request was submitted by East Montgomery Times as part of their commitment to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website: 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.
