Minnesota State Wire

FOIA Request to Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College by Minnesota State Wire, seeking detailed records concerning Chinese National students. The request, sent on June 16, 2025, aims to gather specific information under the Minnesota Data Practices Act § 13.01 et seq.

The request seeks several categories of information. Firstly, it asks for documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals, including their department of study. If student names are protected, the requester has asked for the total number of such students broken down by department. Secondly, the request includes a demand for details on scholarships received by these students, specifying the amount and source of each scholarship. Additionally, there is an inquiry about any scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.

Moreover, the FOIA request seeks policies or procedures that describe how the college monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information. This comprehensive request underscores a commitment to transparency and accountability in educational institutions.

Minnesota State Wire emphasizes its role in gathering news for public dissemination and highlights its eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional. The request is made in collaboration with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information laws.

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.