• Right to Opt Out of Directory Information: Students may request that directory information not be disclosed by completing the Directory Information Opt-Out Form available through the Office of the Registrar. This request remains in effect until revoked by the student in writing.

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Students who are 18 or older or are attending a postsecondary institution have full rights under FERPA. Parents or guardians do not have inherent rights to access student education records without the student's written consent.

The University may disclose education records to parents without student consent in the following circumstances:

  • The student is claimed as a dependent for federal tax purposes (verification required)
  • A health or safety emergency involves the student
  • The student has violated laws or University policies concerning alcohol or substance abuse (if under age 21)
  • The student has provided written consent for parental access

Data Collection and Use:

The University collects the following categories of student information through online learning platforms:

CategoryExamples
Enrollment DataCourse registrations, enrollment status, program of study, academic level
Academic PerformanceGrades, assignment submissions, quiz/exam scores, participation records, discussion board posts
Learning AnalyticsLogin frequency, time spent on course materials, page views, video watch time, quiz attempts
Communication RecordsEmail correspondence, messages within LMS, video conference recordings, chat logs
Authentication DataUser credentials, login times, IP addresses, device information
Financial InformationTuition payments, financial aid status, account balances

Table 1: Categories of student data collected in online learning environments

Student information is collected only for legitimate educational purposes, including:

  • Facilitating instruction and course delivery
  • Assessing student learning and academic progress
  • Providing academic advising and student support services
  • Verifying student identity and preventing academic dishonesty