Sarasota Review

FOIA Request to New College of Florida regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Sarasota Review to the New College of Florida on August 6, 2025. 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, irrespective of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The request specifies that the information should be provided in electronic format and include relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to fulfill professional responsibilities related to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

The requester also notes their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.