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

A request for information was submitted to Fort Hays State University under the Kansas Open Records Act by NW Kansas News. The request seeks access to a complete 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 requested records should include relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester emphasized the importance of these records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

NW Kansas News is seeking this information as part of its mission to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a media organization, they have requested a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information to the public.

The requestor 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.