FOIA Request to Texas A&M University-Commerce regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been submitted to Texas A&M University-Commerce under the Texas Public Information Act by West DFW News. The request seeks access to a 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 additional metadata associated with each syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the format of course delivery (online/in-person/hybrid). The information is requested in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis.
West DFW News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its commitment to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media organization, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities in disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, West DFW News 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 laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website 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.
