Privacy Act Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, insures confidentiality of educational records and prescribes the conditions under which information about students can be released to the student, parents or guardians, and authorized third parties. In addition, the Act defines the general record keeping requirements that the institution must maintain to insure accuracy and access of student educational data. The general Provisions of the Act are basic to the following guidelines:

• Students have the right to inspect their academic record (transcript) and student file, and request corrections to data that they believe to be in error or challenge the contents of their student record. The student academic record and file includes all information as of the date of the application.
• Students have the right to obtain copies of their academic records, must do so in writing, and may be charged for copies.
• The institution may refuse to provide transcripts for such reasons as nonpayment of financial obligation of debt owed the college, but students still retain the right to inspect their records.
• The College may release student record information designated as “directory information” without a student’s consent. “Directory information” is information that is generally not considered harmful to the individual and does not constitute an invasion of privacy if released.  The College identifies the following student information as directory information: student’s name, address, major, dates of enrollment, enrollment status i.e. full-time or part-time, degrees, date of graduation, honors, academic or co-curricular awards received, and participation in officially recognized activities and sports. If you do not want the College to disclose directory information from your education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the College’s Registrar, in writing. Your request shall remain in effect until withdrawn by you in writing.
• The institution may disclose academic and directory Information to college administrators and faculty whom the college has determined to have legitimate educational interests.
• A student has the right to restrict release of directory information in whole to certain parties, and must submit a request in writing to the Registrar.

Here is the complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).