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POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES
General Policy
Applicants must show a mature and responsible attitude thus showing
respect for the rights
and property of all people regardless of the place and time. Failure
to adhere to this policy and
to the laws and regulations of the University, the city, State and Federal
Government can result in appropriate disciplinary action.
Student Records and Confidentiality
The policy of John Locke University is intended to comply with the requirements
of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended
(hereafter referred to as the “Act”). It is intended to
serve as the written statement of policy and upon annual publication
and dissemination as the notice of rights required by regulations implementing
the Act (45 CFR Section 99.5 e 99.6. Any provisions that maybe determined
to be inconsistent with the provisions of the Act or any regulations
promulgated there under then such provisions will have to be amended.
Rights of the Students
Individuals are informed of their rights (under the Act and University
policy) to file a complaint concerning any alleged failures by the University
to comply with the requirements of the Act and of implementing regulations.
Review of Students’ Records
Students’ records can only be reviewed by people empowered to
Inspect Records. The University policy in agreement with the relevant
Act allows former or present students of the Institution to inspect
and review records at any time.
Records subject to inspection and review are, in general, those that
are directly related to a student and are maintained by the University.
These records specifically include the files of the admission office.
Records and Information Not Subject to Inspection and Review.
These include but are not limited to:
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Records of instructional, supervisory and administrative personnel
and educational personnel, ancillary personnel.
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Records relating to a student that are created and maintained by
a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist or other recognized professional
person and are created in his or her professional capacity. Such
records are created and maintained in connection with the provision
of treatment of the student, and are not disclosed to anyone other
than the individuals providing treatment. Such records may be reviewed
by a physician or other appropriate professional of the student’s
choice.
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Financial records and statements of the parent or parents of any
student, except upon the written permission of such parent or parents.
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Confidential letters and statements that were placed in the student’s
record pursuant to a written statement of confidentiality and waiver
by the student of the right to see such recommendation and that
are or were used only for the purpose they were specifically intended.
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Other records or information that is placed in the student’s
records as which the student has executed a waiver of his or her
right to inspect or review. The portions of a student’s records
that pertain to another student or students.
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