FOIA Request to Louisiana State University-Shreveport regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Louisiana State University-Shreveport on June 16, 2025, by a representative from the Shreveport Reporter. The request seeks detailed information concerning 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 of study. If student names are protected, the requester has asked for the total number of such students broken down by department. Additionally, there is a request for information about scholarships received by these students, including the amount and source of each scholarship. The inquiry also seeks details on scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.
Furthermore, the FOIA 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 requester has emphasized their role as a media professional in gathering and reporting news to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. They have requested a fee waiver based on their media affiliation and involvement with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using freedom of information laws.
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.
