FOIA Request to Maine Maritime Academy regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Down East Times to the Maine 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 semester. This includes syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within the academy, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request specifically asks for additional metadata associated with each course syllabus. This metadata should include the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the format in which the course was delivered (online/in-person/hybrid).
As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, Down East Times emphasizes that access to such public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. 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.
