FOIA Request to Seminole State College of Florida regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by North Orlando News to Seminole State College of Florida 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 requested information also includes relevant metadata such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The purpose of this request is to gather data that can aid in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
North Orlando News has expressed their intention to receive these records in an electronic format. As members of the media involved in reporting news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information.
Additionally, 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 through FOIA requests. 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.
