FOIA Request to Thomas Edison State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
On June 16, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Thomas Edison State University by Mercer Times. The request seeks detailed information about Chinese National students currently enrolled at the university. The inquiry is made under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act and requests the data in electronic format.
The request specifically asks for documents or lists that identify all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If student names are protected, the request suggests providing a total number of such students and breaking it down by department if possible.
Additionally, the FOIA request seeks information on scholarships received by these students. It asks for details on each scholarship amount and its source. Furthermore, it requests identification of any scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.
The final part of the request pertains to university policies or procedures that monitor students, including Chinese Nationals, to safeguard intellectual property and confidential information.
This request is submitted on behalf of Mercer Times and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to transparency in governmental affairs. The requester has also asked for a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional involved in public news dissemination.
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.
