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FOIA Request to University of Alaska Anchorage regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by SC Alaska News to the University of Alaska Anchorage on August 6, 2025. The request seeks access to 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 within the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.

The request specifically asks for additional metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the delivery format of the course (online/in-person/hybrid).

As a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, SC Alaska News emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to fulfill its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has requested a fee waiver for this information based on its status as a media entity.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.