FOIA Request to University of California, Davis regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been made to the University of California, Davis under the California Public Records Act § 6250 et seq. The request was sent by Golden State Today, a media organization focused on providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The email requests 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 specifies that any relevant metadata should be included with the syllabi. This metadata includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. It also mentions eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role as media professionals.
The sender is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
