FOIA Request to Gordon State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request was submitted to Gordon State College under the Georgia Open Records Act for access to course syllabi from the most recent academic semester, Spring 2025. The request was made by a representative of Macon Times, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The requested records include syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses across various departments, schools, and colleges at Gordon State College. This encompasses courses offered in-person, online, or through hybrid formats. Additionally, the request seeks 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 access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media involved in disseminating information to the public, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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