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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:

  • Records of instructional, supervisory and administrative personnel and educational personnel, ancillary personnel.
  • 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.
  • Financial records and statements of the parent or parents of any student, except upon the written permission of such parent or parents.
  • 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.
  • 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.