FERPA tutorial completion

Statement of Understanding: Employee (GC faculty/staff)

I understand that by virtue of my employment at Goshen College, I may have access (in the course of my duties) to student educational records containing individually identifiable information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

Along with the right to access comes the responsibility to maintain the privacy rights of students. The Goshen College Catalog discusses policy regarding student records at Goshen College. Student records are available to members of the faculty, staff and students who have a legitimate educational need to know in order to perform their duties as employees of Goshen College. However, you do have a responsibility to maintain confidentiality. Directory information as defined by Goshen College can be released to the public. Grades, Social Security Numbers, financial information and class schedules should never be released to anyone other than the student.

I acknowledge that I fully understand that the disclosure by me of this information to any unauthorized person could subject me to criminal and civil penalties imposed by law. I further acknowledge that such unauthorized disclosure also violates Goshen College policy and could constitute just cause for disciplinary action including termination of my employment. I have read the above and agree to maintain the confidentiality of student records.

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* First Name:
* Last Name:
* E-mail:
* Department:
* Campus phone extension:
* Supervisor:
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