FOIA Request to Bishop State Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Mobile Courant to Bishop State Community College on August 6, 2025. 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 offered in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The request is made under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, Mobile Courant emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In line with this mission, they have requested a fee waiver as members of the media. The requester is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
More information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy can be found 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.
