FOIA Request to Cuny School of Law regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by NYC Gazette to the Cuny School of Law 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 for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifies that the records should include relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The NYC Gazette has requested this information in an electronic format to facilitate its reporting efforts.
As a media organization dedicated to providing thorough news coverage on local governmental affairs, NYC Gazette emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester has also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
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 and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found 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.
