583.0 |
Release of Student Information |
| P – 583.0 |
The College will release student information
in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974 (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment. |
| Pr – 583.0.1 |
Students have the right to inspect all of their
educational records maintained by the College. A student has
the right to request that the College correct any records found
to be inaccurate or misleading. |
| Pr – 583.0.2 |
The College requires written consent from the
student prior to releasing any non-directory information from
their record. |
| Pr – 583.0.3 |
The College may release the following directory
information without prior consent from the student: student
name, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation
in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and
height of athletic team members, dates of attendance, current
enrollment status, degrees and awards received, and the most
recent previous educational agency or institution attended
by the student. |
| Pr – 583.0.4 |
Upon request, the College will release to four-year
colleges and universities the names, addresses, telephone numbers,
academic program(s), and date of graduation for graduates or
candidates for graduation. |
| Pr – 583.0.5 |
Students who want no directory information disclosed
without prior written consent must inform the Admissions Office
before the end of the second week of classes of a regular term
and before the end of the first week of classes for the summer
term. A request to withhold directory information must be renewed
each semester. |
| Pr – 583.0.6 |
The College may disclose records without student
consent to the following parties:
- College employees who have a need to know
- Other colleges
to which a student is transferring
- Certain government
officials in order to carry out lawful functions
- Appropriate
parties in connection with financial aid to a student
- Organizations
conducting certain studies for the College
- Accrediting
organizations
- Individuals who have obtained court orders
or subpoenas
- Persons who have a need to know in cases
of health or safety emergencies
- State and local authorities,
within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific
State
law
|
| Pr – 583.0.7 |
All employees will be informed of their responsibilities
under FERPA. Employees will be expected to fully comply with
this policy and College guidelines regarding release of student
information. |
