PRIVACY RIGHTS OF STUDENTS ANNUAL NOTIFICATION
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Sec. 438, P.L. 93-380, as amended) requires educational institutions to provide access to official education records directly related to the student; an opportunity for a hearing to challenge such records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate; that the College must obtain the written consent of the student before releasing personally identifiable information about the student except to those persons or agencies specified by the Act; and that these rights extend to present and former students of the college.

The Act provides that the College may release certain types of "Directory Information" unless the student submits a request in writing to the Dean of Enrollment Services that certain or all such information not be released without his/her consent. Such restrictions will remain in effect until a written request from the student is submitted to the Dean of Enrollment Servicesto remove it.

"Directory Information" in the San Mateo County Community College District includes: (1) student's name and city of residence; (2) participation in recognized activities and sports; (3) dates of enrollment; (4) degrees and awards received; (5) the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended; and (6) height and weight of members of athletic teams.

A copy of the College Policy, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Sec. 438, P.L. 93-380) and other pertinent information and forms are available in the Office of Admissions and Records, during normal business hours. The Academic Standards and Policies Review Committee considers requests for waivers and/or exceptions with respect to academic policies. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Records, Building 2, Room 2225.
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