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All student records of Taft College are kept in accordance with the Act of 1974. Students may request access to those campus records that personally identify the student; the student may challenge the accuracy of the record or the appropriateness of its retention in the campus records. Student consent is needed for the release of records covered by the Act to outside parties (e.g., prospective employers) except for those agencies entitled to access under the provisions of the Act (e.g., campus officials, other schools, federal educational and auditing officers, and requests in connection with the application or receipt of financial aid.) These provisions apply to records received and used after November 19, 1974.
A student may request a copy of a record that the student has requested or consented to be released. The Act authorizes Taft College to regard the following information as "Directory Information" and to release this information without student consent: student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student.
If you do not wish any or all directory information released without your consent, you must inform the Vice President of Students’ Office in writing within 10 days after classes begin. If you wish to inspect, review, or challenge any of your educational records you must make such a request in writing to the Registrar. Particular questions with respect to a student’s prerogatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 should be directed to the office of the Vice President of Student Services.