Friends,
It has been brought to my attention that my previous posting about FERPA regulations was difficult to read due to formatting problems. In an effort to improve that situation, I've sent three attachments with what I believe are clear explanations of the FERPA regs.
It seems to me that our own college has created policies that go far beyond any rules regarding student privacy that are imposed by FERPA. There may be excellent reasons for our local policies. It's also possible, of course, that it's time for us to take a fresh look at our local policies. A review of local policies might allow us, for example, to strengthen the learning experience of Teaching Assistants by making it possible for them to do more than our current policies allow.
Of course, Maureen Artale, our Registrar, is an expert on all FERPA rules and college policies. If we have additional questions about FERPA, I know, from personal experience, that she can answer them.
Thanks
Janet
Dr. J. Nepkie
SUNY Distinguished Service Professor
Professor of Music and Music Industry
Fine Arts 145
State University College
Oneonta, NY 13820
tele: (607) 436 3425
fax: 607 436 2718