Kokomo Standard

FOIA Request to Indiana University Kokomo regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Indiana University Kokomo by a representative from the Kokomo Standard, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 6, 2025, seeks access to a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. This includes syllabi for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The request specifies that the information should be provided in electronic format and include relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester emphasizes the importance of this information for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

As part of their professional responsibilities in news gathering and reporting, the requester has also asked for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

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.