Dunwoody Campus

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• Dunwoody Campus
• Parent Guest Orientation
• Dr. Norvell Jackson
• Dean of Student Services
• Dr. Stephen Joyner
• Director of Enrollment Management

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• AGENDA
• Family Educational Rights Privacy Act
• of 1974 (FERPA)
• Student Conduct and Policies

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• FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
• AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
• (FERPA)

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• WHAT IS FERPA?
• FERPA is a Federal law
• Also known as the Buckley Amendment
• Protects the privacy of a students educational
  records
• Applies to all educational agencies or
  institutions that receive funds under any
  program administered by the Secretary of
  Education

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• WHO IS PROTECTED
• UNDER FERPA?
• The rights under FERPA apply to eligible
  students.
• An eligible student is an individual who is, or
  has been, in attendance at Georgia Perimeter
  College.

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•  WHAT ARE A STUDENTS
• RIGHTS UNDER FERPA?
• to be informed about educational records
• to inspect them
• to request an amendment to the records
• to challenge the accuracy of the records
• to prevent unauthorized disclosure of the
  records
• to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of
  Education (DOE) about a violation of FERPA
• to waive these rights in writing.

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• WHAT RIGHTS DO PARENTS
• HAVE UNDER FERPA?
• FERPA gives certain rights to parents regarding
  their childrens educational records. These
  rights transfer to the student
• upon reaching 18 years of age, or
• attending any school beyond the secondary level.

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• WHEN CAN A PARENT ACCESS A STUDENTS RECORD?
• with the written consent of the student
• in response to a subpoena or
• if student is claimed as a dependent for Federal
  income tax purposes.
• a parent may access student information but may
  not act on the students behalf except in
  emergency situations.

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• WHAT ARE EDUCATION RECORDS?
• All documents, papers, letters, maps, books,
  tapes, photographs, computer-based or generated
  information of an institution that
• Contain information directly related to the
  student, and
• Are maintained by an agency or institution or
  party acting in its behalf.

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• WHAT IS DIRECTORY OR
• PUBLIC INFORMATION?
• . . .information contained in an education
  record of a student which would not generally be
  considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if
  disclosed (1988 Final Regulations).
• GPC Directory Information includes
• Name, address, and telephone listing
• Major field of study
• Dates of attendance
• Degrees and awards received and
• Full or part-time status.

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• CAN DIRECTORY INFORMATION BE
• RELEASED TO ANYONE WHO REQUESTS IT?
• YES if the student has NOT requested that
  directory information be withheld.
• NO if the student has requested that directory
  information be withheld, no information can be
  released
• outside GPC except as provided by law
• to anyone within GPC who does NOT have a need to
  know.

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• WHAT IS NON-DIRECTORY INFORMATION?
• Includes
• Social Security Numbers
• Student Identification Numbers
• Race, Ethnicity and/or nationality
• Gender
• Transcripts
• Grades and grade reports

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• CONGRATULATIONS!
• You are now a FERPA expert!

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ACADEMIC STUDENT CONDUCT COLLEGE POLICIES

• Dr. Norvell Hamer-Jackson
• Dean of Student Services

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ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

• Georgia Perimeter College recognizes and
  specifies that students shall not attempt to
  defraud, deceive or mislead an instructor in
  arriving at an honest grade assessment.

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CHEATING/PLAGIARISM

• Any attempt to defraud, deceive or mislead
  constitutes cheating. Plagiarism is a form of
  cheating that involves presenting as ones own
  the ideas or work of another.

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RANGE OF SANCTIONS

• Sanctions may include the following
• Disciplinary Probation Probation for a period to
  be established by the College Court, implying
  that the individuals standing within the college
  is in jeopardy and that further negligent or
  willful violations will normally result in
  suspension or expulsion.
• Suspension from the College Separates the
  student from the college for a specified period
  of time. Such separation prohibits attendance at
  any classes, social events or other functions, or
  visiting college grounds or buildings unless by
  written permission.
• Expulsion An individual wishing to resume
  studies after having been expelled must reapply
  for admission to the college.
• Dismissal An individual who has been dismissed
  is ineligible for readmission.
• Repeat Violations In the case of repeated
  violations or violation in deliberate disregard
  of a specific warning, a student will be subject
  to more serious sanctions than would otherwise be
  the case. A prior disciplinary record is never
  relevant in determining the facts of an incident,
  but once the facts have been established, it may
  be relevant in determining the appropriate
  sanction.

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STUDENT REGULATIONS CONDUCT CODES

• It is a basic and fundamental responsibility
  of a College to maintain order through reasonable
  policies and procedures.

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RULES OF CONDUCT

• 1. Zero Tolerance Firearms, explosives,
  fireworks, or weapons of any kind.
• 2. The manufacture, distribution, sale,
  possession, or use of alcoholic beverages,
  marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous
  drugs on the campus and at institutionally
  approved events off campus is prohibited.
• 3. No person shall physically abuse, threaten,
  or intimidate any member of the faculty, staff,
  student body, or any official visitor to the
  Campus.
• 4. The taking, damaging, or malicious
  destruction of property belonging to the college,
  to the visitors to the college, or to any member
  of the college community is prohibited.
• 5. No person shall assemble on campus for the
  purpose of creating a riot or disruptive or
  disorderly diversion which interferes with the
  normal educational processes and operations of
  the college.
• 6. Gambling on the campus is prohibited.
• 7. No person shall interfere with, fail to
  cooperate with, or fail to identify him or her
  self to any properly identified administrator or
  staff person while that person is in the
  performance of his or her duties.

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RULES OF CONDUCT (contd)

• 8. Unauthorized entry into, use, or occupation
  of college facilities which are locked, closed to
  student activities, or otherwise restricted.
• 9. Falsification, alteration, fabrication, or
  misuse of college forms, documents, records, or
  identification cards is prohibited.
• 10. The operation on campus of student
  organizations not properly registered with and
  recognized by the Student Life Office is
  prohibited.
• 11. The dissemination on campus of publications
  which do not bear the name of the originator or
  which are not done in accordance with college
  rules and regulations is prohibited.
• 12. Students shall not attempt to defraud,
  deceive or mislead an instructor in arriving at
  an honest grade assessment.
• 13. Hazing is not permitted.
• 14. Unauthorized use of college property or
  services is prohibited.
• 15. Behavior that is disruptive or that
  interferes with the campus learning process in
  the classroom or on campus is not permitted.

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DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS

• 1. Admonition or oral statement
• 2. Official reprimand, warning, or notice in
  writing that continuation or repetition of
  wrongful conduct may cause more severe actions

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SANCTIONS (cont'd)

• 3. Educational sanction including but not limited
  to public service, participation in a particular
  program, receipt of specific instruction, or
  completion of research assignment. The accused
  shall be responsible for payment of any required
  fees.

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SANCTIONS (contd)

• 4. Disciplinary probation or exclusion from
  privileged or extracurricular activities.
• 5. Restitution or reimbursement for damage or
  loss caused to others.
• 6. Forfeiture of academic credit.

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SANCTIONS (cont'd)

• 7. Suspension or exclusion from classes and other
  privileges for a definite period of time.
• 8. Expulsion or termination of student status in
  the college community.
• 9. Any and all sanctions are deemed appropriate
  by the College Court and/or Dean of Student
  Services.

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DRUG ALCOHOL POLICY

• The manufacture, distribution, possession, or
  use of alcoholic beverages, controlled
  substances, in any quantity, on campus and at all
  Georgia Perimeter College Campus approved events
  off campus is prohibited.

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DRESS CODE

• Appearance and/or dress that are extreme or
  unusual to the point of distracting from or being
  disturbing to the learning environment within
  classes or on campus will not be tolerated. In
  certain technical labs, student dress is expected
  to meet all safety codes.