AS a Faculty, I was aware of the FERPA role but now in my new position as a Registrar, this chapter brought me to a deeper knowledge. The importance of a student privacy is mandatory and has legal consequences if not observed.
FERPA is a great resourse to protect students' privacy rights that as staff members we need to be aware of.
I learned that not all staff have access to the same level of student information. In my role, I would not expect to have access b/c I don't use student information to fulfull my role/responsibilities.
I understand that it is very important to protect the students' privacy rights and info can be only disclosed if written authorization is given by the student or the school thinks the privacy of the student takes a backseat because of threats to the bigger community.
student information is not to be shared
Student information is confidential and there are laws protecting it. Being a faculty member does not automatically entitle one to student records-only if accessis needed for educational purposes.
I learned that a fine is not always given for a violation but there can be a 5 yr penalty placed.
It is so important to protect the safety of our Students. FERPA is such a great way to keep schools in compliance.
In this session , I learned about FERPA and the role it plays in managing student privacy as it pertains to their records. Although this organization does have limitations and exceptions, it is an important asset for students in order to keep their information confidential.
I wish there as more reading content as it relates to how institutions are now modifying their verification process and caller identification or documents submission process, considering our growing digital world and how this pandemic has completed shifted our daily lives. Everything is digital, including how we store our passwords and private information. How have institutions changed their policies and procedures to still abide with FERPA while embracing some of the restrictions of this pandemic.
Maintaing student privacy is important so that we are not fined and do not violate their trust.
It protects the privacy o the students. Interesting enough that it applies to alumni files as well.
Student information should be treated as we treat patient information. Keep it private.
As with healthcare and the HIPPA laws, it is important to ensure privacy is met in the educations setting.
My take away on FERPA is that its designed to protect the student’s rights regarding accessing their student files and the confidentiality of their personal information. Its important to keep their information safe and for me as a FA Advisor to proctect their records.
I learned that the government does not have a specific definition related to who can access student records and therefore it is important to know your own institution's policies as it relates to FERPA. Also, better to err on the side on caution when dealing with student records and communication to ensure requirements and protections are being met.
to protect students rights and always make sure to have written permission before giving out info
It is important to error on the side of caution. With the online learning enviornment being present even more, education on FERPA is important.
FERPA is very important. Schools must strictly adhere to the guidelines set up by the Department of Education to protect the privacy of student educational records. I also learned to define what is an educational record to what is not, what triggers a record to be designated as an "Educational Record" and what is considered "Directory Information".
it is more difficult to validate requests in an on-line environment
