It is essential to get student permission before sharing any of their personal information.
I am glad to hear that FARPA, including the protection of electronic documents.
When in need for personally identifiable information we must first estable a ligitimate need for such information in accordance to FERPA guidelines
Terrific information especially as we are heading into Middle States!
Institutions policies and procedures need to be cleared when dealing with students records, another important fact that I learned when an auditing agency check students file, there needs to be a note of that.
As an online adjunct, I don't see occasion where I would personally apply the FERPA regulations but I do see the importance of such regulations for the student.
Learned something new today and during an audit that when records are selected for review that it should be noted by whom and the purpose. I remember working for a past school and preparing for an audit a list of student names and records were requested but I don't recall the school noting that in a students file unless it was handled by the Registrar. Good information here!
I learned what can and cannot be released, and under what circumstances. Interesting exceptions apply as well.
UNderstanding of the role of best practices and when information can and cannot be disclosed
This module covered the legal requirements and guidelines for the disclosure of student records. It was informative to understand how universities comply with the annual requirements and meet the requirements for individual requests. It was interesting to see the overlap between personal identifiable information (PII) and Directory information. I can see why some students may opt-out due to privacy concerns. Honoring these choices are important to helping the student feel safe and respecting their rights.
A policy should be articulated to address and guide what information to collect, stord, and share with the owners(students), the University, and any third party to protect the students rights of privacy.
The additional ways (best practices) that a school opts-in order to protect their student's privacy.
It is essential to understand and apply the details and participate in remaining current in the regulations
Comply with the standard.
I have learned the significance of understanding the policies and procedures of FERPA.
Student Academic record cannot be released to unauthorized person without the student's written permission. Next, familiy members may not come forward to request Academic record of their ward at will. One important note is that based on FERPA provisions, students have express right to their Academic Record upon request.
From this module, I have gained a better understanding of what is considered legitimate educational interest as well as who is considered an official. I will apply this information by not automatically assuming that a faculty member or other instituiton employee should have access to a student's record.
I learned that it is important to always keep students information private.
