FOIA Request to CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by NYC Gazette to CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College 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, irrespective of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for additional metadata related to each course syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the format of course delivery—whether it was online, in-person, or hybrid.
The requester emphasized their role as a member of the media in gathering and reporting news to ensure public accountability and transparency. They also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy’s mission and activities, visit 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.
