FOIA Request to The University of Texas of The Permian Basin regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been made under the Texas Public Information Act by Petroplex News to The University of Texas of The Permian Basin. 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 across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The request also asks for additional metadata related to these courses. Specifically, it seeks information on the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid).
Petroplex News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. It highlights the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, Petroplex News requests a fee waiver due to its status as a media organization.
The requestor 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 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.
