III. Required Training and Information
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulates the release of student information. It is very important that protected student information, such as grades, is never posted in public locations (e.g., course websites or classroom/office doors), even if listed by ID number. You should also password-protect any protected data (such as grades or student photos) that are sent via email. If you are ever unsure of the legality of posting or accessing information about a student, contact the Assistant Dean for Student Services, Kyle Jones, for more information, and remember that it is generally best to err on the side of caution.
You are welcome but not required to attend FERPA training. For more information, schedules, and workshop signups, see the FERPA workshops webpage.