FOIA Request to Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport under the Louisiana Public Records Act. The request seeks details about Chinese National students currently enrolled at the university. Specifically, it asks for documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If such detailed information is protected, a total number of these students broken down by department is requested.
Additionally, the request includes a demand for documents or lists that show the scholarships received by these students, including the amount and source of each scholarship. There is also a specific interest in identifying recipients of scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.
Furthermore, the request seeks any policies or procedures that describe how the university monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.
This request was made on behalf of Shreveport Reporter and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. The coalition assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More details about their mission can be found on their website here.
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.
