FOIA Request to University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Cambria Times to the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for any relevant metadata associated with these syllabi. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
Cambria Times emphasizes its role in providing news coverage on local governmental affairs and highlights the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. The organization has also requested a fee waiver for this information due to its status as a media entity.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More information about this coalition 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.
