FOIA Request to State University of New York at New Paltz regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by West Hudson Valley News to the State University of New York at New Paltz. The request seeks 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for relevant 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).
West Hudson Valley News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As a media organization committed to these principles, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records under the New York Freedom of Information Law.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. 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.
