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

A request was made to Kansas State University under the Kansas Open Records Act § 45-215 et seq. for access to course syllabi from the most recent academic semester, Spring 2025. The request seeks a comprehensive list of syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered across various departments, schools, and colleges at the university. This includes courses conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.

The requested information encompasses several key details: course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the delivery format of each course. The requester has asked for this data in an electronic format to facilitate efficient access and analysis.

The requestor is affiliated with Little Apple Times, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their professional responsibilities, they aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. Given their role in disseminating information to the public, they have also requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.

Additionally, the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions using Freedom of Information laws. More information about this coalition 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.