FOIA Request to Bemidji State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Bemidji State University by NC Minnesota News on August 6, 2025. 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The requested information includes relevant metadata such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The request was made under the Minnesota Data Practices Act § 13.01 et seq., with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
As part of their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news to the public, NC Minnesota News emphasizes the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
NC Minnesota News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through 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.
