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FOIA Request to Jackson College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Jackson College by South Michigan News on August 6, 2025. 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 at Jackson College, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The request specifically asks for detailed metadata accompanying each syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The aim is to obtain this information in an electronic format to facilitate reporting.

South Michigan News has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request based on their role as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions. They emphasize that access to these records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities in disseminating information to the public.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine 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.