FOIA Request to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law. The request, sent by Keystone Today, seeks 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 delivered in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the format of course delivery (online/in-person/hybrid). Keystone Today emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requestor also mentions their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Keystone Today has requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and has applied for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
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.
