FOIA Request to Mansfield University of Pennsylvania regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Northern Tier News to Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. 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 relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This metadata includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the delivery format of the course (online/in-person/hybrid).
Northern Tier News emphasizes its role in providing news coverage on local governmental affairs and stresses the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability in public institutions. The organization also mentions its eligibility for a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.
Additionally, Northern Tier News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental 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.
