FOIA Request to Ramapo College of New Jersey regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been submitted to Ramapo College of New Jersey under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act. The request seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic 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 request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. Specifically, it seeks information such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the delivery format of the course (online/in-person/hybrid).
The requester is affiliated with NW Bergen News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester emphasized that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling professional responsibilities related to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Additionally, the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine 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.
