FOIA Request to Towson University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been submitted to Towson University for access to a comprehensive list of course syllabi from the most recent academic semester, Spring 2025. The request was made under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4 and seeks records in an electronic format. The North Baltimore Journal, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, initiated this request.
The requested information includes syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the specified semester. This encompasses courses across all departments, schools, and colleges at Towson University, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats. Additionally, the request specifies that relevant metadata should be included. This metadata consists of the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format.
The requester emphasizes their role as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They assert that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More details about this organization 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.
