I don't mean to be naive, but as a nursing instructor I just assumed it was just nurses that needed to know about FERPA. However, just like HIPAA on the medical side of things, everyone who is an employee at a medical facility need to know and understand the HIPAA guidelines, not just nurses and doctors.

No wonder, when we have mock surveys and audits that the college's admissions offices are thoroughly looked at for violations! I guess as a nurse I never realized that employees who do not necessarily have direct client care (or student), everyone is responsible to… >>>

So far, understanding FERPA has made me a little more aware of specific situations where it would be important to seek the assistance of a manager or HR personnel to assure that I don't unintentionally violate a student's right of privacy.

A wealth of information! Audits are a positive tool to be used.

I was unaware that other government programs supersede the FERPA act.

FERPA is very important to students rights to there educational records.

Its very importent that have policies set in place to understand the releasing of student information.

this a good program to protect students records and privacy

I learned that approved Title IV institutions list information about loans and grants on their academic catalogs.

My takeaway was ensuring student record privacy, who can access what portion of the file, the privacy of educator's notes (sole), and the timeframe for allowing access.  

In this module. I have learned that it is essential that our institutions provide students with accurate and relevant information. We should never promise or mislead students about their future career prospects. Instead, we can encourage them to complete their studies and pursue further education. It is crucial that students understand every detail of the paperwork involved and the significance of making a commitment. By providing complete and accurate information, we enable students to make informed decisions about their future careers.