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FOIA Request to Central Michigan University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

East Michigan News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Central Michigan University. 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 for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The request specifically asks for any relevant metadata associated with the syllabi. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid).

As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, East Michigan News emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to fulfill its professional responsibilities. The organization has requested a fee waiver based on its role in disseminating information to the public.

Additionally, East Michigan News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition 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.