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Release of Information about Students

Student Records

Educational records are maintained by the Office of Admissions and Records in A167. In accordance with the college policy and state and federal regulations, student records are maintained in a manner that protects the privacy of students and provides eligible students access to the information recorded. For further information, consult the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) — What You Should Know booklet available in the Office of Admissions and Records.

Privacy Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (PL 93-380) includes provisions that protect the privacy of students. These include: 1) The right to inspect and review their education records within 45 days of the day the college receives a request for access. 2) The right to request the amendment of their education records that they believe are inaccurate. 3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in their education record, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. An exception is disclosure to school officials within the college who have a legitimate educational interest. 4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the college to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

Upon request the college discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

Public Directory Information

One provision of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act requires educational institutions to allow students who are currently enrolled to suppress certain information regarded as public directory information. Parkland defines public directory information as name; address; telephone numbers; major field of study; dates of attendance; enrollment status (full- or part-time); degrees, honors, certificates received or anticipated; e-mail address; weight and height if athletic team member; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; institutions previously attended; photo ID.

Only a student who is currently enrolled at Parkland College may suppress the above public information items by completing and submitting a Public Directory Information form prior to the second week of class (fifth day of class for summer session) . Forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records in A167, or at www.parkland.edu/admissions/forms.html.