Aimee Russell

Learning about your community is important when considering if a new program should be added. There is a lot of work that needs to be done gather and interpreting information before deciding if it makes sense to add the program. 

It is very important to do the needed research being adding a new program. A review committee should be comprised of a diverse group of people who are relevant to the new program that is being considered to add. 

Both positive and constructive feedback are beneficial in the work place. Creating an environment that fosters openness and trust is vital. 

It was interesting to learn how FERPA relates to and is impacted by things such as HIPPA, The Soloman Act, and the USA Patriot Act. It is also important to know how FERPA is impacted as technology evolves and is continuously integrated into the academic setting. 

There are still things that can be redacted and not disclosed to a student who requests their file. I also learned how FERPA relates to former students, alumni, and deceased students in a completely different way than active students. 

This module helped me to understand when information can be released, more about the required annual disclosure, and helped clarify directory information. 

Learning about sole possession notes was new and interesting to me. It was also interesting to know that if the notes are transferred to someone else stepping into a position then they are no longer considered sole possession notes and become part of the students academic record. 

Physical health and eating habits can impact the level of stress. It is important to recognize unhealthy coping strategies and work on replacing them with healthier ones. 

Time management is one of the things that can have the biggest impact on productivity. It is important to prioritize, block off time, and utilize your peaks and valleys. 

One's attitude and energy have a direct correlation. By working to improve your attitude it can have an impact on your energy and vice versa.