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FOIA Request to Northwestern Michigan College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Northwestern Michigan College on August 6, 2025, by North Michigan News. 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 from all departments, schools, and colleges within the institution, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.

The request specifies that the information should be provided in an electronic format and should include relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The aim is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by making this information accessible to the public.

North Michigan News has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request based on their role as a media organization committed to gathering and reporting news. The organization emphasizes its commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information 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.