FOIA Request to Dine College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
Coconino News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Dine College seeking access to academic records under the Arizona Public Records Law § 39.101 et seq. The request, sent on August 6, 2025, specifically asks for a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 semester. This includes syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within the institution, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request also seeks relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the delivery format of the course (online/in-person/hybrid). The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, Coconino News has highlighted their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization. They emphasize that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.
