FOIA Request to Northern Kentucky University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by North Kentucky News to Northern Kentucky University (NKU) on August 6, 2025. The request seeks access to a comprehensive 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 at NKU, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for additional metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The requester has emphasized the preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
North Kentucky News has made this request under the Kentucky Open Records Act § 61.872 et seq., citing its role as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions. As part of their submission, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as members of the media.
The requestor is affiliated 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. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
