Directory Information – The University of Central Arkansas defines 鈥淒irectory Information鈥 as student name, class level, full or part-time status, terms of enrollment at the University, degrees earned, and academic honors received.聽The University may release 鈥淒irectory Information鈥 without the consent of the student.聽All other information will be released only upon receipt of a signed waiver from the individual student that specifies the information to be released.聽In accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, an enrolled student has the right to withhold the disclosure of 鈥淒irectory Information.鈥 The University provides a form by which an enrolled student can request the non-disclosure of 鈥淒irectory Information.鈥 The form may be submitted to the Office of the Registrar at any time. The request for non-disclosure of 鈥淒irectory Information鈥 will be honored until the individual submits a written request to rescind it, even if he or she has subsequently left the institution. The University assumes no liability for honoring a request for the non-disclosure of 鈥淒irectory Information.鈥
Academic Honors – A student who meets required academic criteria may be identified as the recipient of academic honors, including Presidential Scholar, Dean鈥檚 List, etc. However, this identification does not include the recipients of academic scholarships. A student may decline the listing or recognition of an academic honor by submitting a written request to the Provost no later than October 30th of the academic year.
Filing Complaint – Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University of Central Arkansas to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
FERPA Related Forms:
– Used to restrict the release of directory information.
1. Text for this page taken from the 2018-2019 香港六合论坛 Student Handbook pgs. 30-33, section “University Records”.聽 Please reference the current student handbook and undergraduate bulletin for complete and up to date University policies and regulations.