Privacy Rights of Students

Privacy Rights of Students

ARTICLE 15. PRIVACY RIGHTS OF STUDENTS

The University from time to time publishes several bulletins, lists, brochures, catalogs, directories, yearbooks, annuals, guidebooks, news releases, sports information, honor rolls, etc., containing information that specifically identifies students and information about them.

The University is authorized to publish, and will publish such Directory Information, collectively or individually, unless a student within a reasonable time after the start of the semester notifies the Student Privacy Office (Registrar, 103 Russ Hall) in writing that any or all of the categories listed below (designed Directory Information) should not be released without prior written consent. The following information is considered Directory Information:

  1. student name
  2. address
  3. telephone listing
  4. parent and next-of-kin information
  5. hometown address
  6. date and place of birth
  7. full or part-time status
  8. marital status
  9. classification
  10. class schedule
  11. major and minor field of study
  12. student advisor
  13. dates of registered attendance
  14. nature of any degrees granted and dates conferred
  15. previous educational institutions
  16. participation in officially recognized activities and sports
  17. sports-weight and height of athletic team members
  18. awards received
  19. email address
  20. photograph (except for images gathered solely for student identification)