Iowa City Today

FOIA Request to University of Iowa regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A request was made by Iowa City Today under the Iowa Open Records Law for access to course syllabi from the University of Iowa. The request specifically seeks a complete list of syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. This includes courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were delivered in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.

The request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the format in which the course was delivered. The aim is to obtain this information in an electronic format.

Iowa City Today has expressed that access to these public records is crucial for their role in providing news coverage and holding public institutions accountable. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization involved in disseminating information to the public.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More information about this organization 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.