FOIA Request to Jackson State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Jackson State University by Hinds Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks detailed information about Chinese National students enrolled at the university.
The request includes several specific inquiries:
1. Documents or lists 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. Information about scholarships received by these students, including the amount and source of each scholarship.
3. A list of scholarship recipients affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council, unless this information is already included in the second request.
4. Policies or procedures that describe how the university monitors students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.
The requester emphasized their role as a member of the media and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, advocating for transparency and accountability in public institutions. They have requested a fee waiver based on their media affiliation.
Hinds Today has expressed its commitment to providing comprehensive news coverage and holding public institutions accountable through access to public records.
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.
