FOIA Request to Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College on June 16, 2025. The request seeks detailed information concerning Chinese National students currently enrolled at the university. The Baton Rouge Reporter, in collaboration with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, has made this request under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the data in electronic format.
The request includes several specific inquiries:
1. A list or documents showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals, along with their respective departments of study. If student names are protected, the request asks for the total number of such students and a breakdown by department.
2. Documents detailing scholarships received by current Chinese National students, including the amount and source of each scholarship.
3. Information on recipients of scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council that may not be covered in the previous request.
4. Policies or procedures that outline how the university monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to safeguard intellectual property and other confidential information.
The Baton Rouge Reporter emphasizes its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through access to public records. They have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.
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.
