FOIA Request to Lincoln University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Lincoln University on August 6, 2025, by South Chester Today. 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 at the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The requested information also includes relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and the course delivery format. The purpose of this request is to facilitate transparency and accountability within public institutions by providing detailed educational records to the public.
South Chester Today emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to reporting news related to local governmental affairs. As part of this commitment, they are seeking a fee waiver for accessing these records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law due to their status as a media professional.
Additionally, South Chester Today is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about their mission can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
