A representative from the Department of Homeland Security requests an international student’s schedule. How should this be handled?
Verify the individual’s identity and authority, release the information as appropriate, and document accordingly.
It is interesting all the federal regulations that trump FERPA when it comes to disclosing information about students.
Comment on Judy Whitehill's post: Comment on Judy Whitehill's post: I agree students must be identified.
Comment on Kathleen Watts's post: Yes, that was an interesting point to me as well. I hadn't really noticed that GPA had been omitted in graduation bulletins, but now I understand why it's done that way.
Any online use of a student's interaction while enrolled in educational programs should be only disclosed with their approval. Even accolades could be subject to FERPA related challenges.
HIPAA and FERPA are similar in their components. I appreciate and understand why FERPA allows Discussion assignments but anything that is published and is available to the public is prohibited.
I found today to be very informative on the protection of student information. And the different entities that are designed to have procedures in place to protect personal information.
I did not realize that you had to even protect student ppt. I knew that you could not put it on U-tube or social media, but if you wanted to use it as a example project you could not.
I wasn't aware of the following: Solomon Act, Gramm-Leach- Bailey and others- so learned something new!
Only with written permission form a student can an instructor post student images or work on his or her social media.
Requests by military recruit officers for student information to be used recruitment purposes must be accommodated.
I learned that there are some acts that do interfere with FERPA such as the Solomon act and HIPPA. This applies to my line of work because we regularly admit students with a military background so it is important to understand who can receive information and exactly what information they are eligible to receive through the Solomon act.
It was a surprise to learn that if a Homeland security requests to verify the individual’s identity and authority, the faculty must release the information as appropriate, and document accordingly without asking the purpose of this check up.
Technology poses another layer to FERPA. Keeping records safe and working with e-signatures is important in today's environment.
I learned how other laws can override FERPA with regard to students' information and educational records.
I learned about the Solomon act and the protections in place for online environments. As a former students in online classes, you sign the form and hardly ever look at the fine print. But, online classes are a lot easier to attend when you have a busy lifestyle and want to furhter your education.
This section provided insight into the the Solomon Amendment, the U.S. Patriot Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bailey Act and SEVIS. It also showed the similarities as well as differences between FERPA and HIPPA.
Interesting information - important to know these guidelines ; if I am unsure I need to refer to FERPA guidelines
all knds of safeguard are in place
I agree with many in stating that I was not aware of the Solomon Act. It's also important to note how much social media and online education has impacted the FERPA guidelines and how adminstration needs to double check to ensure they are protecting students' privacy.
