UP Gazette

FOIA Request to Bay Mills Community College regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Bay Mills Community College in Michigan by the UP Gazette. The request seeks information concerning Chinese National students enrolled at the college. The request is made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The request includes several specific inquiries:

1. Documents or lists detailing all current students who are Chinese Nationals, including their department of study. If names are protected, the requester asks for the total number of such students and a breakdown by department.

2. Information on scholarships received by these students, specifying the amount and source of each scholarship.

3. A list of recipients of any scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council, unless this information is already covered in the previous request.

4. Policies or procedures outlining how the university monitors students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and confidential information.

The request emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for media professionals like those at UP Gazette to fulfill their responsibilities in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester also seeks a fee waiver as a member of the media.

This FOIA request is sent on behalf of both UP Gazette and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through FOIA requests.

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.