FOIA Request to Henry Ford College regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
On June 16, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Henry Ford College by Western Wayne Today. The request seeks detailed information concerning Chinese National students currently enrolled at the institution. The inquiry is made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the data in electronic format.
The request comprises several specific points:
1. A list or document detailing all current students who are Chinese Nationals, including their respective departments of study. If privacy laws protect student names, the requester asks for a total count of such students and their distribution across departments.
2. Documentation or lists showing each Chinese National student’s scholarship amounts and the sources of these scholarships.
3. Identification of any scholarship recipients affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council not covered in the previous point. If already included, clarification on which scholarships meet this criterion is requested.
4. Policies or procedures employed by the university to monitor students, including Chinese Nationals, aimed at safeguarding the institution’s Intellectual Property and other confidential information.
Western Wayne Today has emphasized its role as a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The request is also made on behalf of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization focused on promoting transparency through legal means such as FOIA requests.
The media outlet has requested a fee waiver due to its status as a member of the press involved in gathering and disseminating news to the public.
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.
