FOIA Request to Western Nevada College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Eagle Valley Times to Western Nevada College 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 within the institution, irrespective of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request also specifies the inclusion of relevant metadata associated with each course. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
The requester emphasizes their role as a media professional engaged in gathering and reporting news to ensure public accountability and transparency. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization that supports media entities in investigating governmental actions through Freedom of Information laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, please visit 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.
