Honolulu Reporter

FOIA Request to University of Hawaii at Hilo regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Hawaii at Hilo 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 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 specifies that the information should include relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format under the Hawaii Open Records Law § 91-1 et seq.

The requester is affiliated with Honolulu Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. They have emphasized their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency by accessing public records. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

Furthermore, the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization 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.