FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974)
 

FERPA FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

FERPA FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Faculty/Staff Online Training
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What is FERPA?

December 2011 - Revised FERPA Regulations:
An Overview for State Education Agencies

FERPA Summary

Review your FERPA knowledge

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Balancing Student Privacy and School Safety:  A Guide to FERPA for Colleges and Universities

Only directory information may be (not required) released without the student's consent.  At Lock Haven University, directory information includes:

• Name
• Local/permanent/university email address/telephone number (including mobile)
• Major field of study
• Participation in officially recognized activities/sports
• Weight/height of members of athletic teams
• Dates of attendance
• Degree and awards received and dates of receipt
• Academic awards received, including but not limited to Dean's List
• Most recent previous educational institution attended
• Academic level
• Enrollment status (full- or part-time)
• Classification
• Receipt or non-receipt of a degree

.....FOR MORE INFORMATION.....

Official FERPA website

Legal Snapshot - February 2009

Family Policy Compliance Office
US Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave, SW
Washington, DC  20202-5901

LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY Contact:
Ms. Jill R. Mitchley, Registrar
Russell Hall 130
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA  17745
570-484-2526
jmitchle@lhup.edu

Source of Information: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html  
and
AACRAO FERPA Guide 2006