College Navigator: A federal online tool providing institutional data on enrollment, retention, financial aid, and outcomes.
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Report: Annual report on athletic participation rates, financial support, and resources provided to men's and women's teams.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Federal law protecting the privacy of student education records.
Clery Act / Campus Security Report: Annual report on campus safety policies and crime statistics.
Cash Management Policy: Federal regulation governing handling of Title IV funds.
PROCESS:
1. Information Compilation
- oOffices of Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Athletics, Registrar, and Student Affairs provide required data annually.
- oThe Office of Institutional Research ensures accuracy, compliance, and accessibility.
2. Publication and Distribution
- oConsumer Information is published on the University's website and distributed electronically to all students and employees each academic year.
- oProspective students are provided disclosures upon request and during recruitment activities.
3. Compliance Monitoring
- oThe Office of Institutional Research coordinates with responsible offices to ensure timely submission of reports, including:
- Accreditation, approval, and licensure disclosures
- FERPA and student privacy policies
- Athletic completion and graduation rates
- Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act report
- Financial aid and cash management policies
- Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund reports
- Facilities and services for students with disabilities
- Copyright infringement and computer use policies
- Foreign gifts or contracts above $250,000
4. Annual Review
- oConsumer Information is reviewed and updated annually prior to the start of the fall semester.
- oUpdates are reported to the Board of Regents and documented for audit compliance.
REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:
U.S. Department of Education Consumer Information Regulations
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act