FOIA Request to Coastal Alabama Community College – North regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
The South Alabama Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Coastal Alabama Community College – North. The request seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic 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 requested information also includes relevant metadata such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The South Alabama Times has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
In the request, the South Alabama Times emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlighted the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. As a media organization committed to these principles, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website at 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.
