INTRODUCTION

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974

Colby Community College complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 in the collection, maintenance and dissemination of official student records. These records are subject to inspection and review by the student. The college has 45 days to respond to individual requests; however, this amount of time would not normally be required. Students wishing to challenge the accuracy of their records may contact the Vice President of Student Affairs or the Registrar.

The college is authorized under Section 43 (Buckley Amendment) to publish and will publish directory information, collectively or individually, unless students notify the Student Privacy Officer (Registrar) in writing of any or all of the categories that should not be released. This notification by students must be made by the end of the third week of classes in the fall and spring semester and by the end of the first week of classes for the summer session.

Faculty and staff are expected to comply with the law. No confidential student information should be released, including information relating to students’ classes, grades, or other personally identifiable information.

[Reviewed January 2021]