FOIA Request to Coppin State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to Coppin State University by Baltimore City Wire under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4. The request seeks a comprehensive 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 at the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
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 format of course delivery (online/in-person/hybrid).
Baltimore City Wire emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its commitment to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has requested a fee waiver for this information due to its status as a media professional entity.
The requestor 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 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.
