This has been very informative and I learned a lot about being transparent and the importance of honesty and integrity. I also did not realize the results and penalties for noncompliance which is very good to know.  

I have learned that other persons not necessarily employed by the istitution may have access to the student records if it is for Legitamite Education purposes as defined by the institution.  I have also learned that sole possesion notes once left in file or otherwise transferred to someone else are no longer considered sole possesion and therefore the student has the right to  read or review them.  

This has been very useful information along side with the more obvious FERPA laws. I, in my position am contacted many times by parent, friends etc. asking about specific students and have had… >>>