FOIA Request to Missouri University of Science and Technology regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Missouri University of Science and Technology by Central Missouri News. The request, made under the Missouri Sunshine Law § 610.023 et seq., seeks specific records related to Chinese National students enrolled at the university.
The request includes four main points:
1. Documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals, along with their respective departments of study. If such information is protected, a total number of these students broken down by department is requested.
2. Details on scholarships received by current Chinese National students, including the amount and source of each scholarship.
3. A list of recipients of any scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council if not already covered in the previous point.
4. Policies or procedures detailing how the university monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.
Central Missouri News emphasizes that access to these records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The organization also seeks a fee waiver for this request due to its status as a media entity involved in gathering and reporting news.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
