FERPA for TIU Faculty & Staff
Student Privacy Rights and Responsibilities through the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The four FERPA topics on this page include: Legal Obligation, Online Tutorial, Group Training Session, and One-on-one Consultation.
Legal Obligation
Trinity International University is legally and ethically obligated to protect the confidentiality of students' records. It is Trinity International University (TIU) policy to be fully and fairly in compliance with the Act. The University Records Office provides resources to assist Faculty and Staff learn about student privacy rights and responsibilities: Online powerpoint tutorial; Group training; One-on-one consultation; FERPA Brochure.
Online Powerpoint Tutorial
This is a self-paced online FERPA training opportunity for TIU faculty and staff (adapted from AACRAO Compliance Resources for faculty/staff training). Click on Tutorial.
Group Training Session
In addition to the online tutorial, for persons who wish to learn more about student privacy rights and responsibilities there is available FERPA training sessions. These sessions may be attended by schools, departments or small groups, as needed. Please contact David Skinner, Associate Registrar at davids@tiu.edu to request a personalized group training session.
One-on-One Consultation
The various FERPA regulations can be complex. You may wish to have further discussion and help with an individual situation(s), which may arise. The Records Office offers time for needed one-on-one consultations. Please contact David Skinner, Associate Registrar at davids@tiu.edu to arrange a time to meet.
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Updated February 2008
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