The University of North Carolina System adopted a policy treating course syllabi as public records and will require instructors to post syllabi to a readily searchable online platform beginning in the 2026–27 academic year. The policy prescribes required syllabus elements — course description, assessment methodology and required materials — and adds a standardized statement on diverse scholarly perspectives; it does not require instructor contact details. UNC President Peter Hans framed the move as a response to heavy public-records requests that varied by campus, including a large dossier request from the Oversight Project. Faculty groups have raised concerns about intellectual property and academic freedom; administrators say the uniform rule will streamline compliance across the system.