FOIA Request to Kean University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Kean University by Union County Review, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to a complete 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 at the university, 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. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The requester emphasized the importance of accessing public records to fulfill professional responsibilities related to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
The Union County Review has requested this information under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act and has asked for it in electronic format. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization involved in disseminating information to the public.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More details 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.
