FOIA Request to Glendale Community College Regarding Chinese National Students on June 3, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Glendale Community College by NW Valley Times, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks detailed information concerning Chinese National students enrolled at the college.
The request specifically asks for documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals, including their respective departments of study. If this information is protected, the request alternatively seeks the total number of such students and a breakdown by department. Additionally, the request calls for records detailing scholarships awarded to these students, including amounts and sources.
Further inquiries in the FOIA request include identifying recipients of scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council and any university policies or procedures related to monitoring students—particularly Chinese Nationals—to safeguard intellectual property and confidential information.
As representatives of NW Valley Times, we emphasize our role in gathering and reporting news to ensure public institutions remain accountable. Our affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy underscores our commitment to transparency and informing the public through investigative journalism. We have requested a fee waiver due to our status as media professionals engaged in disseminating information crucial for public awareness.
This FOIA request aligns with our mission to leverage Freedom of Information laws in shedding light on government actions and fostering an informed electorate.
