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

Cape News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Southeast Missouri State University. The request, sent on 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 through hybrid formats.

The request also asks for associated metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the delivery format of each course. Cape News emphasizes that this information is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

As part of their submission under the Missouri Sunshine Law § 610.023 et seq., Cape News has requested that these records be provided in an electronic format. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver citing their status as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.

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 by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.

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.