Springfield City Wire

FOIA Request to Westfield State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Westfield State University on August 6, 2025, by Springfield City Wire. 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 at the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.

The request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).

Springfield City Wire is a media organization dedicated to delivering accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Given their status as a media outlet, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using Freedom of Information 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.