FOIA Request to University of California College of the Law-San Francisco regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been made to the University of California College of the Law-San Francisco for access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. This request, submitted under the California Public Records Act § 6250 et seq., seeks syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges, irrespective of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request also asks for accompanying metadata that includes details such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester is seeking this information in an electronic format to facilitate reporting on local governmental affairs.
The San Francisco Sun has stated that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media organization committed to comprehensive news coverage, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at 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.
