FOIA Request to SUNY At Fredonia regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia on June 16, 2025. The request seeks information concerning Chinese National students enrolled at the university. This inquiry was made under the New York Freedom of Information Law, N.Y. Pub. Off. Law sec. 84 et seq., with a preference for receiving the data in electronic format.
The request outlines several specific pieces of information sought by West NY News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy:
1. Documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals, including their department of study. If student names are protected, a total number broken down by department is requested.
2. Documents or lists detailing all current Chinese National students, the scholarships they receive, and the source of each scholarship.
3. A list of recipients of any scholarship from grantors affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council if not included in the previous request.
4. Policies or procedures that describe how SUNY At Fredonia monitors students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.
The request emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for media professionals to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. The requester has also asked for a fee waiver based on their role as a member of the media.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
