FOIA Request to Elizabeth City State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request for information was submitted to Elizabeth City State University under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., seeking access to course syllabi from the most recent academic semester, Spring 2025. The request, sent by South Triangle News, aims to obtain a comprehensive list of syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during that period. This includes courses across all departments, schools, and colleges at the university, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifies the inclusion of relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This metadata should detail the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the delivery format of each course (online/in-person/hybrid).
South Triangle News has emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization seeks transparency from public institutions like Elizabeth City State University to ensure accountability. Given their status as a media outlet committed to informing the public, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.
The requestor is affiliated 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 coalition 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.
