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

A request has been made to Peru State College 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 Nebraska Public Records Law § 84-712 et seq., seeks information in an electronic format.

The requested records include syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within the institution, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats. Additionally, the request asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the delivery format of each course.

The requester is affiliated with Cornhusker State News, a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, they emphasize the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester also mentions eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

Moreover, it is noted that the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine 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.