FOIA Request to SUNY Oneonta regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to SUNY Oneonta by the Mohawk Valley Times on June 16, 2025. The request seeks detailed information about Chinese National students enrolled at the university. Specifically, the request asks for documents or lists that provide the number of current Chinese National students and their respective departments. If this information is protected, a total count broken down by department is requested instead.
Additionally, the FOIA request seeks records detailing scholarships awarded to these students, including the amount and source of each scholarship. A particular interest is shown in scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council. Furthermore, any policies or procedures related to how the university monitors its students, particularly Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and confidential information are also requested.
The Mohawk Valley Times has emphasized its role as a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in public institutions. They have also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their media status and affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that supports media entities in investigating governmental actions.
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.
