I learned that not all employees in an educational institution need access to student files. Only certain support staff needs access.
Outlined what the purpose of FERPA is and what is included in the students educational file. This will be useful to know how to apply these principles in management student confidentiality properly.
I am glad they shared the scenario with the student who requested to see her previous advisor's handwritten notes. I thought there would be more editing prior to view.
FERPA is designed to protect the student, just because the institution employs someone, it does not mean they automatically have the right to access certain information. FERPA keeps everything confidential, some school officials may not be employees of the institution but have a legitimate interest based on the role served.
I did not know that there was law(s) that protected student information, I find this very interesting, and am looking forward to learning more.
As a nurse FERA seems to be the educational equivalent to HIPAA. All educational records are private and need to be protected. All personal identifiers must be maintained confidential. Only certain parties need access to certain records and should not be allowed to have recorded information that is not pertinent for them to complete their task. School records are confidential and should not be given out to just anyone who calls and requests.
As educators it is our responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of the records of our students.
It is important to know that students have a right to privacy regarding their educational records. Even if a parent of a student is requesting information, if that student is 18 years old or older, they must provide consent before information is shared. As a program director previously, it was my duty to ensure student's confidentiality and provide consents prior to discussing any educational information with another individual on the student's behalf.
I believe that we can do a better job at keeping our faculty and staff informed regarding FERPA by ensuring annual training is provided.
FERPA is a government regulation protecting the rights of student's educational records. All student information should be protected and is released on a strict need to know basis. The student has a right to opt out of any public disclosure of information and the penalties for violation of the law can lead to penalties for the educational institution.
This module covered FERPA and student privacy, which is important to my role as an admissions specialist as to not unintentionally violate students privacy by sharing information with anyone who is not authorized or granted permission by the student.
From this module I have learned that not every employee of a company is allowed access to student records. Also, that there are no fines for FERPA violations but there are other ways that institutions can have FERPA enforced. It is great to know that our students' information is so protected even from parents and information should not be given out lightly.
I found this module helpful in emphasizing the rules around student information
I had no idea around the rules regarding sole possession. I always thought anything and everything regarding the student could at some point be purple covered if it was given out without proper permission. It is when that information is being transferred that changes the rules for the student. I’m not sure I’ll change anything here though I still think it’s in my best interest to always treat every piece of information with the upmost and straight confidentiality.
I learned how long a reasonable amount of time is for an educational institution has to turn over information. I also learned what information can be withheld and what would have to be handed over to the student if requested.
I will work with the Student Services team to confirm students are annually informed of their rights.
Understanding and importance of FERPA fundamentals
Importance and understanding of FERPA
I learned that notes made by an instructor (sole possession notes), as long as they are kept private and not shared with another party, do not have to be shared with the student.
I've learned that FERPA protects a student's right to their records and student files, and not everyone has access to them even if they work in the educational institution.
WOW! FERPA is a great way to protect personal information.
I learned that it is everyone's responsibility to protect a student's record and adhere to FERPA regulations as it pertains to disclosure.
