I thought that FERPA only referred to when the student was enrolled. I learned that students who have left an institution are still protected under FERPA.
I agree with Joyce and Lisa that employees should have regular trainings for new as well as veteran employees. The rules and regulations of FERPA are extensive. It is important that institutions and their employees maintain the confidentiality of student records.
I found it interesting that school records can be released with consent of next of kin after death.
FERPA has many benefits from students privacy to student's rights.
Even though a student has rights to his/her educational records each institution should establish guidelines for accessing. There are specific guidelines for an active student that may not apply to an alumni, former student or a deceased student. Knowing the procedures for release of information, will allow me to maintain the integrity of the student's educational records.
Learning about the challenges faced with protecting student's private information while also trying to comply with regulations for releasing records for legal or health reasons.
Making sure good security measures are active is just as important and making sure files personal information is behind locked doors.
This section was helpful to define the student lifecycle and how FERPA applies to those situations.
I appreciate that the student can add a note to their record if an issue they have is not resolved to their satisfaction.
I learned that if the student is no longer student in the Insititute he or she has no protection by FERPA for the records, also if the student he is employee in the same institute he has no right to have access to his record, he must go through the normal Chamales.
The continuation of what I have been learning about the release of student information.
I did not realize that state Laws and FERPA may be counter to each other. I would have loved more information on what to do when that happens.
The key takeaway for me is that the institution must have policies to ensure the privacy of educational records. There are many instances where employees do NOT have the right to students' grades but may have access.
I have learned that techers can not access own grades while attending school.
I learn about the student lifecycle and when our rights start and ends.
I read that after death the records are no longer protected but this seems a violation of privacy whether the person is dead or alive
Enlightening to learn that despite an academic institution's decision regarding an individual filing a complaint to address a discrepancy in their student academic record, that per FERPA the person has a right to submit a statement refuting the institution's decision which must be disclosed with any future records request. Good to know since I may need to resort to this in the near future if my official transcript from graduate school is not appropriately corrected after my next formal request.
Is a clear example of how staff members act as students, having a clear point where information can be accessed and why parts
Always follow policy when dealing with FERPA and if you have any questions, ask before giving any information.
