FOIA Request to Dalton State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request was submitted to Dalton State College under the Georgia Open Records Act for access to course syllabi from the most recent academic semester, Spring 2025. The request, sent by NW Georgia News, seeks a comprehensive list of syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered across various departments, schools, and colleges. This includes courses conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The requested information also includes specific metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the format of course delivery. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
NW Georgia News emphasized the importance of accessing public records to fulfill its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a media organization committed to these principles, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website 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.
