FOIA Request to Colorado Mesa University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
On August 6, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Colorado Mesa University by the Grand Junction Times. 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 across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The requested information also includes specific metadata related to each course. This encompasses the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The Grand Junction Times has emphasized the importance of accessing these public records as part of their journalistic duty to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
The requestor has indicated their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies. They have requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to their role as media professionals involved in disseminating information to the public.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
