FOIA Request to Suny College At Plattsburgh regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Suny College At Plattsburgh by NE New York Today, a media organization focused on providing comprehensive news coverage of local governmental affairs. The request seeks information under the New York Freedom of Information Law concerning Chinese National students at the university.
The request specifically asks for documents or lists detailing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If student names are protected, the request suggests redacting this information or providing totals instead. Additionally, the request seeks information on scholarships received by these students, including amounts and sources. There is also an inquiry about any scholarship recipients affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.
Furthermore, the FOIA request includes a call for any policies or procedures that describe how the university monitors students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect its intellectual property and other confidential information.
The requester emphasizes their role as a member of the media in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They also mention their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
