FOIA Request to St. Petersburg College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to St. Petersburg College by a representative from the St. Pete Standard, seeking access to course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. The request aims to obtain a comprehensive list of syllabi across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The requested information includes metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the format of course delivery. The request emphasizes the importance of this data for media professionals who are tasked with ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions.
The requester has highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This affiliation is noted as part of their justification for requesting a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.
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.
