FOIA Request to SUNY Brockport regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
On June 16, 2025, Monroe NY News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the State University of New York at Brockport. The request seeks detailed information about Chinese National students currently enrolled at the university. Specifically, the request asks for documents or lists that identify these students and their respective departments of study. If individual names are protected under privacy laws, the requester has asked for aggregated data instead.
The FOIA request also seeks information about scholarships awarded to Chinese National students. This includes details on the amount of each scholarship and its source. Additionally, there is a specific interest in scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council. The request further extends to any policies or procedures that outline how SUNY Brockport monitors students, including Chinese Nationals, to safeguard intellectual property and confidential information.
This inquiry is part of an effort by Monroe NY News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. As members of the media, they emphasize their role in disseminating information to the public and have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.
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.
