STUDENT RECORDS AND CONFIDENTIALITY
Faculty should keep accurate copies of all students records (e.g., attendance sheets, grades, etc.) for future reference.
The policy of confidentiality of student records is outlined in Policies and Rules for Students. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1978 (FERPA), the University exerts control over what information is included in the student's record.
No information from records, files, and data directly related to a student shall be disclosed by any means (including telephone) to individuals or agencies outside the University without the written consent of the student except pursuant to a lawful subpoena or court order, or except in the case of specifically designated educational and governmental officials as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Information contained in such records may be shared within the University by University officials with "legitimate educational interest" in such information.
If faculty members have questions about the nature of confidential information, they should contact the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of Student Affairs, or the Office of Business Services.
