Chicago City Wire

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Chicago State University by a representative from Chicago 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 for courses conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats across all departments, schools, and colleges within the university.

The request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. Specifically, it seeks details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the delivery format of the course (online/in-person/hybrid).

The requester has emphasized their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media.

Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information 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.