FOIA Request to University of California Berkeley regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Golden State Today to the University of California Berkeley 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 at the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in 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 format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
Golden State Today emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to public records is deemed essential for fulfilling its professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this commitment, Golden State Today has requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
