FOIA Request to United States Naval Academy regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
On August 6, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the United States Naval Academy by Anne Arundel Today. The request seeks access to the 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 request specifically asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This metadata includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The information is requested under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4 and is preferred in electronic format.
Anne Arundel Today emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization highlights that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request based on their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
