This information was helpful! This content increased my knowledge regarding FERPA and how it not only relates to students, but to employees that are students as well.
I am so appreciative to have this opportunity to learn more about this subject and how it affects both me and my students.
Once you've graduated FERPA no longer applies especially when considering resumes to said school.
A student can include a statement in their academic record if it differs from what the institution has decided. This has to show up in all transcripts.
Once deceased, a student's records are not subject to FERPA.
FERPA allows educational institutions to define certain information as "Directory Information," which can be disclosed without the student's consent. However, students have the right to opt-out or restrict the disclosure of their Directory Information.
Because FERPA has so many dimensions, I think it's crucial to provide employee training and monitoring. I think that a key component of adhering to and appropriately applying FERPA is offering comprehensive training to recently hired staff members and regularly updating training sessions.
It is interesting that FERPA rights end at death.
Comment on Joyce Hladky's post:
Totally agree!
FERPA is about the student's rights and ultimately protecting both the student and their private information, along with protecting the institution by keeping records secure.
It is important to know students' rights related to educational records and rules regarding accessing student records as an instructor.
FERPA requires faculty training to best protect student's privacy and education rights/records
Appeal committees are typically made up of administrative and academic representation
It is important to train employees on the proper way to maintain the security, confidentiality, and integrity of student information to support the code of conduct.
Institutions should employ best practices from other industries when it comes to protecting sensitive information.
A person's educational record is protected under FERPA until they die. Even after they die, there are only select people who can request access to the file.
FERPA rules do not apply to students/graduates when they die.
I appreciate knowing that an institution has 45 days to respond for requests for student records. It's nice to know we don't have to feel rushed to provide them the day they are requested.
You would be surprised faculty members who believe because they are faculty they should have access to any information they want regarding a student when this is not the case. Majority of the time it is never to be malicious. They trying to investigate to overcome any obstacles the students might be having in the classroom, but such actions could also be violating the students privacy. It’s a fine line between assisting the students with overcoming obstacles versus violating their privacy.
I think it is interesting how FERPA's rules regards a student's right to their academic records mirrors a patient's right to their medical information.
