FOIA Request to University of Maine at Fort Kent regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request was submitted by Aroostook News to the University of Maine at Fort Kent under the Maine Freedom of Access 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 for courses conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats across all departments, schools, and colleges.
The request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. Specifically, it seeks information on the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (whether online, in-person, or hybrid).
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, Aroostook News has requested a fee waiver citing its status as a media organization.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.
