Jeff Ettinger President | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Jeff Ettinger President | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
FOIA Request to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities by a representative from the Minneapolis Review, in collaboration with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. The request, dated June 16, 2025, seeks detailed information concerning Chinese National students at the university under the Minnesota Data Practices Act § 13.01 et seq.
The request outlines several specific inquiries. Firstly, it asks for documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If such information is protected, a total number of these students and a breakdown by department is requested instead.
Secondly, the request seeks documentation detailing any scholarships received by these students, including the amount and source of each scholarship. Thirdly, it asks for a list of recipients of scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council if not already covered in the previous inquiry.
Lastly, the FOIA request demands any policies or procedures that describe how the university monitors its students to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.
The requester has emphasized their role as a media professional in gathering news for public dissemination and has requested a fee waiver based on this status. The Minneapolis Review collaborates with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy to enhance transparency and accountability within public institutions through investigative journalism.
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.
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