Student Records and Academic Rights

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law which states (a) that a written institutional policy must be established, and (b) that a statement of adopted procedures covering the privacy rights of students be made available. The law provides that the institution will maintain the confidentiality of student education records.

Academic Rights and Freedom of the Student

• The student is responsible for cooperating with the instructor to promote, in the classroom and in conference, an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning, free discussion, inquiry and expression.

• The student is responsible for knowing and maintaining standards of academic performance established for each course in which the student is enrolled.

• The student is responsible for learning the content of any course in which the student is enrolled.

• The student is responsible for evaluation of the instructor's performance in the course solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards. Information about an instructor's views, beliefs, and political associations, which the student acquires during the student/instructor relationship, should be considered confidential.