FOIA Request to University of Kentucky regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Metro Lex News to the University of Kentucky on August 6, 2025. 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 through hybrid formats.
The request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. Specifically, it seeks details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid).
Metro Lex News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions. The organization has requested a fee waiver for this information due to its status as a media professional entity.
Additionally, 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 coalition 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.
