FOIA Request to University Of Maine at Augusta regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been made under the Maine Freedom of Access Act by River Valley Today, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage. The request seeks access to the complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester at the University Of Maine at Augusta. This includes syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges, irrespective of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The requested information includes specific metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The requester has emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver citing their status as a media professional.
The requester 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 details about this organization 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.
