In this module I have learned that Educational Institutions are required to provide annual notification to students and written permission is required to disclose students' educational records, with some exceptions. I also have learned that in case of student request to access their educational record, the institution has 45 days to comply with requests to access educational records. As well as only those with a legitimate educational purpose should have access to any specific Educational Record.
Very informative Module, .FERPA makes complete sense, it inform us importance of keeping students information and records confidential.
What I understand this section to be about is the proper method to maintain student records within the institution and as a individual faculty member. It is important to know who actually has access to student records and when a student is able to amend what is stated within the records.
Students records and confidentiality are extremely important.
Institutions are required to describe what they consider Directory Information and give students the right to opt out of releasing such information publicly.
A good refresher, to remind oneself of the specifics or FERPA. As an online instructor for 16+ years, most aspects of the law are known, but it doesn't hurt to revisit them from time to time.
If notes are not intended to be shared with students, then those notes need to remain in the posession of the originator and not included in student files.
The importance of knowing and correctly applying the rules is apparent.
I have learned how to handle student records and files. When students can access records or files and who and how they are to be examined.
Virginia
i have learned that students recordds are private and confidential, that restrictions and noncomplaince can result in investigations by the department of education.
Reference letters could be a challenge and I didn't see how they were covered in the provided information
All information about student records must be regarded as private, and is not allowed to be seen by anyone unless they have documented written permission from the student this would include parents of a student in a higher level education institute and over 18 years of age.
As a career services manager, I understand the importance of protecting student/graduate data. All employees should be familiar with the regulations.
As an instructor it is important to not disclose student information - including to a parent unless there is a waiver signed.
Some of us have been at this education game for some time and may forget important regulations for the sake of expediency. Our school prides itself on customer/student service but we are reminded that there are privacy laws that supercede student service. The FERPA guidelines are clearly delineated in our catalog, but a refresher like this course and the mandatory annual training is needed. I agree with my colleagues on this post that we must always pause to review or protocols. - Nelson (Stratford University - Alexandria, VA)
This is a great way to keep student's best interest in the forefront.
Managing the front desk presents many instances where FEPRA situation come into play. I am happy to have a better understanding of what to look out for in regards to safeguarding student personal information. It's truly everyone's job.
The importance of student privacy, protection and being proactive.
The student's privacy is paramount and they have the right to access their educational records. I have had parents call me to request information about their child and had the difficult conversation on FERPA.
I have learned that any notes in the student files could be viewed by the student. As an academic advisor, if my advisee moves to another advisor, any notes I have in the student file now becomes part of the educational record.
The impotance of staying current with FERPA is apparent.
