Muncie Reporter

FOIA Request to Ball State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Ball State University by Muncie Reporter, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request, dated August 6, 2025, seeks access to the complete 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 in hybrid formats.

The request specifies that the records 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 their role as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

Additionally, the requester has identified themselves as part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. 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.