FOIA Request to Northeast Alabama Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Northeast Alabama Community College seeking access to the complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. The request was made under the Alabama Open Records Law ยง 36-12-40 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within the institution, regardless of whether the courses were conducted 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 request was submitted by NE Alabama News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As members of the media, they emphasize their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester also noted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions using Freedom of Information laws.
NE Alabama News has expressed an interest in obtaining a fee waiver for this request due to their status as a media professional engaged in disseminating information to the public.
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.
