FOIA Request to Massachusetts Maritime Academy regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Bay State News to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for relevant metadata accompanying each syllabus. 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).
Bay State News emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization committed to disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, Bay State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found 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.
