FOIA Request to Truckee Meadows Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request for information was submitted to Truckee Meadows Community College under the Nevada Open Records Act § 239 et seq. The request seeks 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, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The requested information also includes relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester has emphasized the importance of this data for fulfilling professional responsibilities related to media reporting and public accountability. As part of the request, a fee waiver is sought based on the requester’s role as a media professional.
The individual making this request 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 details about this organization 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.
