FOIA Request to Georgia Highlands College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Georgia Highlands College by a representative from Rome Reporter. The request, dated 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 for courses conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats across all departments and academic units.
The request specifies that the records should include relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
As part of their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news to the public, the requester has indicated eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional. They emphasize the importance of access to public records in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
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 Freedom of Information laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website 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.
