Florida Parish News

FOIA Request to Southeastern Louisiana University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A request has been made to Southeastern Louisiana University for access to public records under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq. The request, submitted by Florida Parish News, seeks 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 in hybrid formats.

The requested information also encompasses relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the format of course delivery (online/in-person/hybrid). The requester emphasizes that access to these records is crucial for fulfilling their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable.

Additionally, the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at this link.

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.