FOIA Request to Morehead State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
NE Kentucky News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Morehead State University. The request, sent on June 16, 2025, seeks information about Chinese National students enrolled at the university. This inquiry is made under the Kentucky Open Records Act § 61.872 et seq., with a preference for receiving the data in electronic format.
The FOIA request includes several specific points of interest:
1. A list or documents detailing all current students who are Chinese Nationals, including their respective departments of study. If such information is protected, a total count of these students and their departmental distribution is requested.
2. Documentation or lists indicating all current Chinese National students and the scholarships they receive, including details about the scholarship providers.
3. Information on recipients of scholarships granted by entities affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council, if not already covered in the previous request point.
4. Policies or procedures outlining how Morehead State University monitors its students, including those who are Chinese Nationals, to safeguard intellectual property and other confidential information.
The request was submitted on behalf of NE Kentucky News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, NE Kentucky News emphasizes its role in informing the public and seeks a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.
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.
