FOIA Request to SUNY College of Technology at Canton regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
The North Country Leader, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Technology at Canton. The request seeks detailed information about Chinese National students enrolled at the university.
The request specifically asks for documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments. If certain information is protected, the requester has asked for the total number of such students and a breakdown by department. Additionally, the FOIA request seeks information on scholarships received by these students, including amounts and sources. Particular attention is given to scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.
Furthermore, the request includes a demand for any policies or procedures that describe how the university monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.
The North Country Leader has emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They have requested a fee waiver as they are part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies using 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.
