FOIA Request to Chattahoochee Valley Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
Auburn Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Chattahoochee Valley Community College seeking access to the course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. The request was made under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request specifically asks for a comprehensive list of syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within the institution. This includes courses conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats. Additionally, Auburn Times has requested accompanying metadata that provides details such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format.
In their request, Auburn Times emphasizes their role in providing news coverage on local governmental affairs and highlights the importance of accessing public records to hold institutions accountable and ensure transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver citing their status as a media organization involved in public reporting.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information 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.
