Cornhusker State News

FOIA Request to Wayne State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

Cornhusker State News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Wayne State College seeking access to a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. The request was made under the Nebraska Public Records Law § 84-712 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The requested records include syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within Wayne State College, regardless of whether the courses were delivered in-person, online, or through hybrid formats. In addition to the syllabi themselves, Cornhusker State News has asked for relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the course delivery format.

As part of their role in providing news coverage on local governmental affairs, Cornhusker State News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and holding public institutions accountable. They have also requested a fee waiver on the grounds that they are members of the media.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.