This tutorial is designed to give you a better understanding of the FERPA Law and how it relates to the University setting.
The right to inspect and review education records.
The right to seek the amendment of education records.
The right to consent to the disclosure of education records.
The right to obtain a copy of the school's FERPA policy.
The right to file a complaint with the Student Privacy Policy Office in Washington, D.C.
Student education records are official and confidential documents protected by FERPA, includes all records which are related to a student and maintained by 体育菠菜大平台.
These records can be in any media: handwritten, print, type, film, electronic, etc.
Personal notes by faculty/staff which are not shared with others (memory joggers)
Law enforcement/public safety records maintained solely for law enforcement purposes
Employment records where employment is not connected to student status
Records related to treatment by a heath care professional used only for medical/health treatment of the student
Generally, the university must have written permission from the student before releasing information from the student's record.
One exception is categorized as directory information.
Certain information, known as "Directory Information" may be released without the student's consent. Directory information is defined as:
student name
year at the University
dates of attendance
academic college and major field of study
enrollment status (e.g. undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time)
participation in officially recognized activities and sports
degrees, honors, and awards received
most recent educational agency or institution attended
University email address
hometown
Take Note!
Students have the right to prevent directory information from being released through their MyBLUE dashboard or by signing a FERPA Disclosure Consent Form.
If the student elects to have directory information remain confidential then NO INFORMATION CAN BE RELEASED!
Students can add a FERPA restriction through MyBLUE or by signing a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information at the Office of the University Registrar.
Log in to MyBLUE
Select Profile from the left side drop down menu
Click Profile
Scroll to the FERPA section
Select ‘Restrict All Fields’ to add FERPA restriction
Students can remove a FERPA restriction through MyBLUE or by notifying the Office of the University Registrar in writing that the restriction should be lifted.
Log in to MyBLUE
Select Profile from the left side drop down menu
Click Profile
Scroll to the FERPA section
Select ‘Release All Restrictions’ to remove FERPA restriction
Under certain circumstances, confidential (non-directory) education records can be released without a student's prior consent.
For example, to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena or to school officials who have a "legitimate education interest" (or a legal "right to know")
A Legitimate Educational Interest exists when the school official is:
performing a task that is specified in his/her position description or contract;
performing a task related to a student's education or to student discipline;
providing a service or benefit to the student;
maintaining safety and security on campus.
Records should be used only in the context of official business in conjunction with the educational success of the student
Curiosity does not qualify as a legal right to know.
At the post-secondary level, parents have no inherent rights to inspect a student's records.
The right to inspect is limited solely to the student.
At 体育菠菜大平台, information from the students records may be released to parents, same-sex domestic partners, and others ONLY with the written consent of the student.
Check a student's directory restrictions before you answer any questions.
Information may be released with a signed consent from the student.
Information viewed on a computer screen should be treated with the same confidentiality as paper records.
When in doubt, DO NOT release information. Consult with the Office of the University Registrar.
"OOPS" is not acceptable when it comes to disclosure of education records!
