FOIA Request to University of Arkansas at Monticello regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request was submitted by Lowe Delta News to the University of Arkansas at Monticello under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The request 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, irrespective of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The request also asks for associated metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit details, and course delivery formats. The requester emphasized the importance of access to public records for media professionals to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. They also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional.
Lowe Delta News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.
