FOIA Request to California State University San Marcos regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
On August 6, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to California State University San Marcos. The request 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 within the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request also specifies that any relevant metadata should be included with the syllabi. This metadata comprises details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit associated with each course, and the delivery format of each course (online/in-person/hybrid).
As members of North Inland News, we emphasize our role in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is vital for fulfilling our professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In line with this commitment, we have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records due to our status as media professionals.
Furthermore, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
