FERPA Informational Guide: Part 8
The Two Categories of Information:
Directory Information
May be disclosed, unless student requests otherwise; check the Records (INB) database – SPAIDEN.
FERPA Informational Guide: Part 7
Good practice by faculty and staff members requires that they maintain, use, and report student data in compliance with the requirements of FERPA and the University’s Policy. The following statements provide practical guidelines to follow:
FERPA Informational Guide: Part 6
What about letters of recommendation?
Statements made from the recommender’s personal observation or knowledge of the student does not require a written consent.
If personally identifiable information obtained from the student’s education records is included, such as grades, GPA, etc., the writer is required to obtain a signed release from the student. […]
FERPA Informational Guide: Part 5
Are education records of student athletes covered by FERPA?
The education records of student athletes are covered by FERPA. Without a signed consent form, personally identifiable information may not be disclosed from the education records of student athletes nor may they appear on the published team roster.
Do student account balances and […]
FERPA Informational Guide: Part 4
How do students revoke their consent to release information?
Students can print the “STUDENT INFORMATION RELEASE AUTHORIZATION” form, complete, (including the revocation section), sign, date, and mail or fax the form to the University Registrar’s Office.
Do parents or guardians of college students have the right to see their children’s […]
FERPA Informational Guide: Part 3
What are the rights of students?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects the privacy of student education records. It gives students the right to inspect and review their education records; the right to request the amendment of their education records that students believe are inaccurate or misleading; the […]
FERPA Informational Guide: Part 2
FERPA Informational Guide: Part 1
Take a look around your work area. What information do you have which may need to be handled in a secure way? For example:
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