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This policy applies to all current degree-seeking graduate students as well as former graduate students.
A federal statute that protects the privacy of personally identifiable student records and controls circumstances under which such records may be disclosed. It also provides students with a right to review their education records.
Under certain conditions, it is permissible to disclose personally identifiable information, beyond the items mentioned above as "directory information." By way of example, information concerning financial aid and other financial matters, evidence of academic or nonacademic disciplinary matters, details of academic progress, grades, etc. - normally treated as confidential - may be revealed to certain third parties identified in the statute (e.g. government officials), or when those third parties present a formal release signed by the student. When such a release is presented, a copy of it should be placed in the student's file to indicate that the disclosure of information was properly authorized.
Additionally, an education record may be released to appropriate parties in connection with an emergency if the information is necessary to protect the health and safety of the student or other individuals. In all cases, the basis for disclosure and the parties to whom the information was disclosed must be recorded in the file.
By law, the University is required to make student education records available to the student (or properly authorized representative) for inspection within forty-five days of the request. Normally, this review is conducted in person in either the Graduate School or the academic department office. Students must submit a request in writing to see their file. Prior to a student's arrival, a Graduate School staff member reviews the file to make sure that confidential material has been removed from the file (e.g., letters of recommendation to which the student has waived right of inspection). Departments are encouraged to follow similar procedures.
In reviewing their education records, students are permitted to take notes; request copies of documents (though normally not the entire file); and place an explanatory note, letter, or memo into the file. Students may not remove anything from the records.
Staff members of academic departments should familiarize themselves with the University's Information and Security policy, as well as the University's FERPA statement, published annually in Rights, Rules, Responsibilities under the heading "Student Privacy Rights Under Federal Law." Questions about FERPA should be directed to the Office of the General Counsel.
Graduate students may review their academic file held in the Graduate School Office. Student files cannot be removed from the Graduate School Office; therefore, all reviews must be done on the premises. Students must present a valid student I.D. and obtain prior permission to view their file by completing the authorization form (pdf) and bringing it to 111 Clio Hall for approval by the associate dean for academic affairs.
Approves requests for file review and prepares file for student review.
Completes form requesting access to file.
1 For the purposes of this policy, the academic file held in the Graduate School's Academic Affairs Office during a student's enrollment, and thereafter in Seeley Mudd Library, is considered to be the student's official file.
2 FERPA was enacted in 1974 and amended by the Department of Education periodically since then.
3 "Education records" include files, documents, and other materials (whether in physical or electronic format) that contains information directly related to or personally identifying a student and are maintained by the University, whether in the Graduate School or in the department. Certain types of information are not considered "education records" under FERPA, including (i) records made by University personnel, including administrators and faculty, which are the sole possession of the person who made the records; (ii) records maintained by Public Safety for law enforcement purposes; (iii) medical and counseling records that are used solely for treatment; and (iv) alumni and non-enrolled student records.
4 The Office of the Registrar maintains the official University record for graduate students who have expressly objected to such disclosure.I had a similar experience with my garbagefire of an ex. Within months of dating he talked about wanting kids. He knew right from the get-go that I wasn't interested, but it was still brought up sometimes.  Towards the end he became physically and mentally abusive (screaming nasty names at me, chasing me through the house, threatening to hurt me if I don't do what he says). A boy like that wants kids and he can't even treat "the love of his life" halfway right? What a good dad that would make. Eyeroll.  :)I know I have been woefully negligent in posting additional articles during this 2015 college football season. I guess like many of you I have gotten too caught up the past few weeks in the fast lane of life.
But two separate events took place this past weekend that gave me pause to think.
I want it and I WANT IT RIGHT NOW!
The past few weeks I have heard Paul Finebaum, fans and other self described “experts”………..
Because they want it all, right damn now.
No adversity, No difficulty; Just beat everybody by 100 points and “We” will all be happy happy happy.
The Paul Finebaum’s of the world feed this insatiable desire and encourage other fans to kick their opposition while they are down with rude and obnoxious behavior and comments.
When I hear a “fan” of any team says something like….
And I usually respond with something along those lines quickly followed by….
EDITORS NOTE: That’s funny because I wasn’t aware you ever coached quarterbacks or anything else for that matter.
EDITORS NOTE: Can’t you just be happy with a win?
Some people’s entire identity and how they feel is wrapped up in a three hour contest on Saturday afternoon, think about it.
Their mood for the week, their very attitude is tied up in a contest in which they had no impact on the outcome of it, at all.
Now don’t get me wrong, I like to win too and there have been times I was “beside myself” with the “Please Lord let them Win” mentality.
But that all changed some time ago and so did my perspective on what’s really important.
Some weeks ago I wrote about a young man named Sid Ortis who is battling cancer that lives with his family in Mountain Brook Alabama who is a die-hard LSU Tiger fan.
I wrote about LSU Coach Les Miles and how be befriended Sid and prayed with him over the phone. Sid and his family were recent guests of the Mighty LSU Tigers at one of their home games in Baton Rouge.
I wrote how the Alabama – Auburn neighborhood in Mountain Brook where they live decorated the entire street in the purple and gold colors of LSU to welcome Sid back home after yet another stint in the hospital.
This Sunday Morning sixteen year old Sid Ortis passed away from the cancer that ravaged his frail body.
Surrounded by family, Sid passed away early this morning. “Today around 7:24 a.m., Sid won his race and is in Heaven celebrating,” his mom, Lynn Ortis, posted on Facebook.
Sid, just named the Sophomore Class Favorite at Mountain Brook High School on Friday, has made national news over the past year because of his courage, faith and newfound friendship with LSU Coach Les Miles.
In August 2014, Sid was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, or bone cancer. He went to a summer basketball camp and returned complaining of tightness in his knee. Since it was a week before Sid’s freshman year at Mountain Brook High School, his parents decided to take him to the doctor to get it checked out. In less than 24 hours, on Aug. 6, they had a diagnosis – bone cancer. Only about 400 children ages 20 and under hear those words each year.
Friends filled their home that night, and they prayed. Those prayers have continued en masse, worldwide, for the past 14 months. Two weeks ago, with nothing medically left to stop Sid’s aggressive cancer, he made the decision to go home.
The Mountain Brook community embraced Sid and the Ortis family, which includes four other children, two of whom are adopted twin girls from Russia. Purple and gold has blanketed the community in honor of Sid’s beloved LSU Tigers. There have been bows, and pins, and lots of prayer. Recently, several hundred gathered at a Crestline ball field to pray for their friend. Also, 200 people held hands and surrounded the Ortis home to pray. Sid and his mom watched in awe through the window.
On Sid’s 16th birthday, there was a star-studded video tribute to him. Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson called him this week to talk. And then, of course, there is the friendship with Coach Les Miles.
Miles first called 16-year-old Sid Ortis and prayed with him in March, telling him, “Life is not how long you live, but how well you live it.” He then invited him to be his box-seat guest in Death Valley in September.
He phoned Sid again when he came home on hospice, and said, “When you get to Heaven, save a spot for me.” Miles called Sid again mid-week this week, but Sid was too tired to take the call