FOIA Request to SUNY Geneseo regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to SUNY Geneseo by Finger Lakes Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
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 emphasizes the importance of accessing these public records to fulfill their professional duties of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Finger Lakes Today has requested this information in an electronic format and has also asked for a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional. The organization is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
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.
