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FOIA Request to Emporia State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

On June 16, 2025, EC Kansas News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Emporia State University. The request seeks detailed information about the university's current Chinese National students and associated policies. This inquiry is made under the Kansas Open Records Act § 45-215 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The request specifically asks for documents or lists that show all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If this information is protected, the requester has asked for the total number of such students broken down by department. Additionally, the request seeks details on scholarships received by these students, including amounts and sources. It also inquires about any scholarship recipients affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.

Furthermore, EC Kansas News has requested any university policies or procedures related to monitoring students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.

The FOIA request emphasizes the role of EC Kansas News in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The media organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its status as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information laws.

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.