Pontiac Times

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

The Pontiac Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Oakland University seeking specific records related to Chinese National students. The request was made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The request seeks several pieces of information:

1. Documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If this information is protected, the request asks for the total number of such students and a breakdown by department.

2. Documents or lists detailing all current Chinese National students, including the amount and source of each scholarship they receive.

3. A list of recipients of any scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council, unless this information is already included in the previous request about scholarships.

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

The Pontiac Times is making this request as part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions. The media organization also seeks a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and disseminating news to the public. This FOIA request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.

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.