Ann Arbor Times

FOIA Request to Eastern Michigan University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

The Ann Arbor Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Eastern Michigan University seeking detailed information about Chinese National students enrolled at the institution. The request, sent on June 16, 2025, aims to obtain records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., preferably in electronic format.

The FOIA request includes several specific inquiries:

1. A list or documents showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If such details are protected, the request asks for the total number of these students and a breakdown by department.

2. Documentation or lists 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, unless already covered in the previous request.

4. Policies or procedures that describe how the university monitors students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.

The Ann Arbor Times is acting in collaboration with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency through investigative journalism and public advocacy. The media outlet has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA submission due to its role in gathering news for public dissemination.

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.