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FOIA Request to University of Central Missouri regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

On June 16, 2025, WC Missouri News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Central Missouri. The request was made under the Missouri Sunshine Law § 610.023 et seq., and seeks information about Chinese National students at the university. The media organization has requested this information in an electronic format.

The request includes several specific inquiries:

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

2. Documents or lists showing all current Chinese National students, along with details about each scholarship they receive and the source of these scholarships.

3. Information on any scholarships granted by entities affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council that are not covered in the previous request.

4. Policies or procedures outlining how the university monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to safeguard intellectual property and other confidential information.

WC Missouri News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization involved in news dissemination.

This FOIA request is made on behalf of both WC Missouri News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.

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.