The University of North Carolina System adopted a rule treating course syllabi as public records and will require instructors to post searchable syllabi starting in the 2026‑27 academic year. The policy specifies course descriptions, assessment methods and required materials, and adds a statement that inclusion of diverse perspectives does not imply endorsement. - The change followed high‑volume public‑records requests for course materials and aims to create consistent disclosure across the system’s 16 campuses. The policy omits instructor contact details but mandates clarity on assessment and readings. - Faculty groups raised concerns about intellectual property and academic autonomy; administrators argue the policy balances transparency demands with protections for pedagogical discretion.