FOIA Request to California State University-Channel Islands regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been made to California State University-Channel Islands (CSUCI) under the California Public Records Act for access to the course syllabi from the most recent academic semester, Spring 2025. The request was sent by East Ventura News, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The requested records include a complete list of syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the specified semester. This encompasses courses across all departments, schools, and colleges at CSUCI, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats. Additionally, the request seeks relevant metadata such as course titles and numbers, instructor names, department or academic unit affiliations, and course delivery formats.
East Ventura News emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media entity.
This request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More information about this coalition can be found at their website.
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.
