FOIA Request to Mississippi University for Women regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been made to the Mississippi University for Women under the Mississippi Public Records Act § 25-61-1 et seq. The request seeks access to a complete 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The requested information should also include relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The requester is a member of GTR Times, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes the importance of public records access for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The email also mentions that the requester 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 organization can be found at this link.
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.
