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FOIA Request to Pittsburg State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A request has been made by SE Kansas News to Pittsburg State University for access to specific educational records under the Kansas Open Records Act. The request, sent on August 6, 2025, seeks a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 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 also specifies that any relevant metadata should be included with the syllabi. This metadata comprises details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the delivery format of each course (online/in-person/hybrid).

SE Kansas News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and highlights that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its responsibilities. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, SE Kansas News 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 dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.