FOIA Request to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by SGV Standard to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. 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 university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.
The request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. Specifically, it seeks 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).
As a media organization committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, SGV Standard emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has requested that these records be provided in an electronic format and has also applied for a fee waiver citing their status as a media professional.
SGV Standard 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 on their website: 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.
