{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\stylesheet{ Normal;}{\s1 heading 1;}} {\*\generator Msftedit 5.41.15.1507;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\keepn\s1\qc\b\f0\fs40 THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL\par RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974\fs32\par \pard\b0\fs24\par \par \par The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 sets out requirements designed to protect the privacy of students. Specifically, the statute governs (1) access to records and (2) the release of such records. \par \par 91´«Ã½ has developed policies and procedures which comply fully with the intent of this legislation, thereby ensuring students access to their educational records and protecting such individuals' rights to privacy by limiting the transferability of their records without their consent. \par \par The other major aspect of the Privacy Act of 1974 refers to the release of information concerning students. Other than the information listed below, hereafter referred to as \ldblquote directory information\rdblquote , the written consent of the student must be obtained before data can be released about that student. This applies to potential employers, schools where students may wish to transfer, reference checks, etc. \ldblquote Directory information,\rdblquote on the other hand, is information which may be released by the college unless a student notifies the Records Office that such information in part or in whole is not to be released. \ldblquote Directory information\rdblquote includes the following: student's name; student's address; student's telephone listing; date and place of birth; major field of study; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height, if a member of an athletic team; dates of attendance; degrees and awards received; and most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. \par \par It is the student's responsibility to notify the Records Office if he or she does not wish to have any or all of the above information released. \par \par All inquiries regarding established policy and procedures relative to this act should be directed to the Dean of Special Services. The Records Office and the Dean's Office are located on the mall level of the Administration Building. \par \par Additionally the following information is available for the privileged use of the members of the Vice President of Student Affairs' staff and the faculty of 91´«Ã½. This information may not be released to any other parties without the written consent of the student and is considered confidential. \par \par 1. Test results (standardized intelligence tests, aptitude tests, interest inventory tests, etc.)\par \par 2. Health data \par \par 3. Faculty evaluations including mid-term reports and attendance reports \par \par 4. Counseling reports and evaluations \par \par 5. Disciplinary reports, including disciplinary actions \par \par 6. Any and all information maintained in a student's permanent education record\par }