Passaic Today

FOIA Request to William Paterson University of New Jersey regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

A request under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act has been submitted to William Paterson University of New Jersey by Passaic Today, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks specific information about Chinese National students currently enrolled at the university.

The first item requested is any documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If student names are protected, the request asks for a total number of such students broken down by department.

The second request pertains to scholarship information for these students. It seeks documents detailing the amount and source of scholarships received by current Chinese National students.

Additionally, the third request asks for details on recipients of scholarships granted by entities affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council. If this information overlaps with the second request, clarification is sought on which scholarships satisfy both requests.

Finally, there is a request for any policies or procedures that outline how the university monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.

Passaic Today emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news as part of its professional responsibilities and requests a fee waiver due to its status as a media organization. The publication is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization focused on transparency in government actions.

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.