FOIA Request to CUNY Lehman College regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
The NYC Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to CUNY Lehman College. The request seeks detailed information about Chinese National students enrolled at the institution. The request, sent under the New York Freedom of Information Law, aims to gather data in an electronic format.
The specific requests include documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments. If such information is protected, the total number of these students broken down by department is requested instead. Additionally, the request asks for details on scholarships received by these students, including amounts and sources. There is also a specific interest in scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.
Furthermore, the FOIA 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 inquiry was made on behalf of NYC Gazette and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. As part of this coalition’s mission to promote transparency and accountability in government actions, they leverage Freedom of Information laws to provide public insight into governmental operations.
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.
