Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Statement of Compliance
1. General Policy
Under the authority of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, students have the right to examine certain files, records, or documents maintained by the school which pertain to them. The school must permit students to examine such records within forty-five days after submission of written request and to obtain to obtain copies of such records upon payment of the cost of reproduction.
Students may request that the school amend their education records on the grounds that they they are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of their right of privacy. In the event that the school refuses to so amend the records, students may, after complying with the the Taylor Business Institute’s complaint procedures, request a hearing.
2. Education Records
Education records are all files, records, or documents maintained by the school, which contain information directly related to the students. Examples of education records are the student files , placement files, and financial aid files. The only persons allowed access to such records are those who have a legitimate administrative or educational interest ..
3. Exemptions
The following items are exempt from the Act:
[a] Parents’ Confidential Statement, Financial Need Analysis Report, and the PELL Grant A.D. Report.
[b] Confidential letters of recommendation received by the school prior to January 1, 1975 . As to such letters received after 1974, the Act permits students to waive their right of access if the letters are related to admissions, employment, or honors.
[c] Records about students made by instructors or administrators which are maintained by and accessible only to the instructors or administrators.
[d] School security records.
[e] Employment records for school employees who are not also current students.
[f] Records compiled or maintained by physicians, psychiatrists, psychologist, or other recognized professionals or paraprofessionals acting or assisting in such capacities, for treatment purposes, and which are available only to persons providing the treatment.
4. Review of Records
It is the policy of the school to monitor educational records to insure that they do not contain information which is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate.
The school may destroy records which are no longer useful or pertinent to the student’s circumstances.
5. Directory Information
Directory Information is that information which may be unconditionally released without the consent of the student s unless the student s ha s ve specifically requested that the information not be released. The school requires that such requests be made in writing to the Director of the School within fifteen days after students start class.
Directory Information includes: student’s name; address(es) telephone number(s); date and place of birth; course of study; extracurricular activities; degrees and awards received; last school attended; post-graduation employer(s); job title(s) in post-graduation job(s); and Academic Honors; dates of attendance.
6. Access without Student Consent
The school may release information without written consent of the student s to:
[a] Other schools where students's have applied for admission. In this case, students must be advised that the records are being sent, ,that they may receive a copy, and have an , andhaveopportunity to review and challenge the records.
[b] Authorized representatives of the Department of Education or the Comptroller General of the United States .
[c] State and local authorities where required.
[d] Accrediting agencies.
[e] Parents of students who are their dependents for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code. However, the school is not required to release such records.
[f] Appropriate persons or agencies in connection with student applications for or receipt of financial aid.
[g] Courts in compliance with a court order or subpoena, provided that the students are notified prior to compliance.
[h] Appropriate persons or agencies in the event of a health or safety emergency, where such release without consent is necessary under the circumstances.
In all other cases, the school shall obtain the written consent of the student s prior to releasing such information to any person or organization.
Academic Freedom
Taylor Business Institute supports the concept of academic freedom for full-time and part-time instructors of the institute. Academic freedom is the freedom to exchange ideas and concepts freely in the classroom, to explore and disseminate new knowledge, and to speak professionally and as a private citizen.
The faculty member is entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing his or her subject but is expected not to introduce into his or her teaching controversial matters that have little or no relation to the classroom subject. In order to assure the general continuity, scope, and sequence of the curriculum within the concept of academic freedom, the faculty member shall conduct instructional programs in a manner consistent with the curricular objectives of the course. Each course has a master syllabus. Faculty members are responsible for ensuring that all course objectives are met as they appear in the master syllabus. Faculty members have the freedom to adjust the timing and flow of material, and to select and structure class activities and are encouraged to expand upon the objectives stated in the master class syllabus.