FOIA Request to CUNY Brooklyn College – Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the NYC Gazette to CUNY Brooklyn College’s Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema. 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 for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, irrespective of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for any relevant metadata associated with these syllabi. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
The NYC Gazette emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization asserts that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Given this context, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
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 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.
