What is FERPA (and how does it affect my teaching?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the rights of students and ensures the privacy and accuracy of education records. Directory information can be disclosed without the students permission and includes name, date of birth, major, dates of attendance, enrollment status, receipt or non-receipt of a degree, honors received, and officially recognized activities and sports. Other information requires the student’s written permission before being shared with third parties. Do not discuss student records with parents unless the student gives his/her permission. Do not post rosters with Social Security numbers or student identification numbers, and do not leave graded student work in faculty mailboxes. Contact the Admissions & Registration office at 303.360.4701 if you have questions.
