FOIA Request to Bakersfield College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Kern County Times to Bakersfield College 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 also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. Specifically, it seeks details such as the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
Kern County Times has highlighted its role as a media organization committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their professional responsibilities, they aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. Given their media status, they have requested a fee waiver under the California Public Records Act § 6250 et seq.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government 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.
