FOIA Request to Valencia College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Valencia College by the Orlando Standard 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 for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for 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 course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The requester has emphasized a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, the Orlando Standard is seeking this information under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. The media organization has also requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
