https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks Don't forget to add your name! en-us 2022-05-23 19:49:56 UTC 2022-05-30 16:01:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198047611 I did not know that letter of recommendations have to align with FERPA. But, professors and professionals do not need permissions if they are writing purely observational and experience-type analysis of the student. It is only a violation if they are including PII.]]> 2022-05-24 17:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198047611 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198053503 I learned what FERPA actually stood for, I didn't remember that from the original training. But in all seriousness, I learned the consequences of violating FERPA, the highest of which being unable to receive aid for your college career. ]]> 2022-05-24 17:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198053503 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198057914 I knew that professors were not allowed to post grades publicly. However, something I learned is that grades cannot be mentioned in a letter of recommendation even though the student requested the letter. Professors do need written permission from the student to do so. I think learning about this is useful for the role as it helps me provide clear information regarding some of the rights students have. Additionally, knowing this detail can help students who do want their grades mentioned.]]> 2022-05-24 17:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198057914 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198059806 I did not know that instructors need to make sure any information disclosed in class is protected. That could also apply to us because it means that if a student discloses something to us, that does not mean that we can use that information elsewhere without their consent.]]> 2022-05-24 17:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198059806 winte108 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198061753 FERPA can be quite confusing because it encompasses so much for one single law. Whether it is names, enrollment status, birthdays, grades , and more… it all falls under the FERPA umbrella. I’ve done this training before, so I feel like a “FERPA training expert” as this point. However, just refreshing myself on the course, I was reminded that when it comes to FERPA, saying less is more. There is some information that can fall into a grey area. Maybe we can answer part of a question, just not the whole thing. In those situations, it’s better to say nothing than to risk saying too much. Releasing that kind of information makes us, NSO, and the University liable, and it can be dangerous for certain students. Be safe! ]]> 2022-05-24 17:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198061753 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198064596 I learned from this training the specific rights that students have when it comes to their education records. But also, what information falls under FERPA and what doesn't. At MSU, anything labeled as directory information can be disclosed without the student's written consent unless they have followed specific University procedures in order to not have that information released. ]]> 2022-05-24 17:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198064596 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198065643 One new thing that I learned from this training was why we have to go through the process of updating what I now know is directory information and answer disclosure questions in SIS every year. I was unaware that those updates served a FERPA purpose and had always assumed they were simply there in case of emergencies. This definitely helped clear up the rights of students in regards to the FERPA and I feel as though I can confidently and concisely relay those rights to incoming students and parents in this role.]]> 2022-05-24 17:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198065643 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198074694 A new thing that I learned from the FERPA training is which information counts as things that I can share vs what I can not share. I also found out the people that can access or request this information. This will be very useful so that I only give the information to people who should have access to it and will help me better help students when dealing with FERPA.]]> 2022-05-24 17:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198074694 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198082035 Something new that I learned was that if a letter of recommendation include non-directory information then you have to have a written consent form from the student because you can not give out that information without the student being aware of it and approving it.]]> 2022-05-24 17:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198082035 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198083709 A student's privacy should be protected with the utmost care and respect. FERPA ensures that students can efficiently read and understand their rights while. These modules taught me about the different types of information that pertains to students and their identities/education. Before this training, I was unaware that students could stay anonymous in a class, but now I know that it is an option. As a student leader, I will definitely use this knowledge to educate students about their rights and keep their information safe.]]> 2022-05-24 17:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198083709 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198092317 I learned that without student's written consent, one's information such as grades, GPA etc cannot be disclosed. Also, i got to know how LORs work and how they should be aligned with guidelines of FERPA. I think this information will be very useful in helping incoming students about their rights and privacy to their information]]> 2022-05-24 17:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198092317 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198098525 Something new that I learned for the Module FERPA training is who it applies to and the different specific exceptions when prior consent from the student is not required. It will be useful in this role because it's important to learn to not fall under any pressures from parents that are trying to have access to their child's records; as we're mot allowed to disclose any information about the students to their parents without the consent of the student or only in the case of health and safety emergencies.]]> 2022-05-24 17:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198098525 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198104260 I learned that a lot of information that one might think to be disclosable is actually not such as the mentioning of grades in professors' letter of recommendations. Failure to adhere to these rules and regulations can result in the worst possible consequence which is the removal of financial aid.]]> 2022-05-24 17:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198104260 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198114660 These training modules helped me understand the purpose and overall idea of FERPA and how it relates to students at MSU. I understood which types of information can and cannot be disclosed. Further, the modules covered the basic rights of every MSU student under the guidelines put forth by FERPA. As a Spartan Leader, I can deliver this helpful information to incoming Spartans.]]> 2022-05-24 17:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198114660 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198115601 I learned about the rights that students have regarding the information on their educational records that is considered non-directory. Students have the right to inspect the information the University maintains, they have the right to amend, as well as file a complaint to the Department of Education among other rights. This will be helpful in this role because I will then be able to remind or inform new students of the rights they have that they may not have been aware of. I will be able to tell them that they have a significant amount of control over who can obtain their information.]]> 2022-05-24 17:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198115601 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198116883 I knew quite a bit about FERPA due to the training that we had but in this particular training I found out more about the repercussions of violating the rules and I also learnt more about what are the situations in which it is okay for the student's information to be shared.

]]> 2022-05-24 18:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198116883 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198129133 I learned a lot about FERPA during our training that I did not know before. This course was a good refresher and an opportunity to check my understanding and knowledge. Before training I did not know about FERPA at all I just assumed some information was always kept confidential. This will be useful to know as we interact with students and navigate all future encounters.]]> 2022-05-24 18:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198129133 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198136957 The training modules made me aware of the specific rights that the students have under FERPA, and what is meant by directory information. I learned that leaving out a few exceptions, information from a student's education record cannot be disclosed to third parties without the student's written consent. I believe that now that I know about everything that comes under FERPA, I as a Spartan Leader will be easily able to assist the incoming students with any questions/concerns they might have related to this particular topic.]]> 2022-05-24 18:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198136957 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198137190 There was a lot of information in this training, and it was interesting to learn how FERPA affects a student for the rest of their life. In the context of being a Spartan leader, I think it was most beneficial to learn about what rights students have and how they can control what information about them is shared. Knowing this is important because we will be able to explain what a student's role is in the process of releasing information and they can have some agency through FERPA. ]]> 2022-05-24 18:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198137190 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198138202 I was quite familiar with the FERPA and it's regulations since I had already done the course last year but something new that I learnt from this course was the fact that a written request from the student is required if any non-directory or restricted information is being released. This information will be helpful for incoming spartans as this can assure them that nothing that is restricted will be released without consent and that they have full control over what they choose to share with others.]]> 2022-05-24 18:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198138202 roydibak https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198146423 I learned about students' rights regarding non-directory information on their educational records. Something that I was not aware of was that students can submit a complaint with the Department of Education. I was also not aware that instructors are not permitted to publish students' grades publicly or write these in recommendation letter. Professors must obtain formal consent from students before mentioning these in LORs. I learned more about the consequences of breaking the rules such as loss of financial aid for MSU.

I believe this course will be very helpful for me because I can now inform prospective students about their rights and privacy about their personal information. Moreover, I will be very careful with these records in order to ensure that I am adhering to the FERPA rules.]]> 2022-05-24 18:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198146423 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198153496 I knew that professors were not allowed to share a student's information publicly. But from this training, I learned that professors also need to take permission to put grades in the recommendation letter they write for the students.

I think that learning about FERPA will help me to be aware of the things which I can or cannot share. I will be able to strictly adhere to the rules of FERPA. ]]> 2022-05-24 18:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198153496 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198166844 Things that I learned - employment records are also part of education records such as work- study or on campus jobs and we cannot share information about them. Also, apart from reviewing and restricting who can view the records, students can also amend them if the records are wrong misleading. 

]]> 2022-05-24 18:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198166844 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198173566 I learned that grades and class standing cannot be disclosed even in a letter of reccomendation. This is important because parents as well as students have to transition to college. A lot of parents ask for grades as well as class information on students but without consent of a student they cannot receive that information. I also didn't know that students can be considered University administrators as long as they work in certain position. I suppose this makes sense because we do have access to sensitive information.]]> 2022-05-24 18:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198173566 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198173722 FERPA Training Reflection - Alasha Morris 


I would like to say I got a lot of new information from these modules that I didn't even know. Lots of information about how FERPA affects students. Also how this is very helpful to know this information so that we can prepare our incoming students for better Success at MSU. In addition, leaving out any information about students' records are not available to anyone else without student consent. Learning and knowing all this information will help me be a better spartan leader because I will be able to give the students the right information and will be able for me to show why I am a great Spartan Leader. ]]> 2022-05-24 18:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198173722 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198174384 Something new I learned while doing the FERPA training was what the primary rights of a student are under these laws are. I learned that, students have the rights to inspect and reviews their education grades, students have the right to request amendment of education records they believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of their privacy rights under FERPA, students have the right to provide written consent before personally identifiable information from their education right is disclosed except to the event the FERPA authorizes disclosure with consent, lastly students have to right to file a complaint with the US department of education concerning any alleged violation of their rights under FERPA.]]> 2022-05-24 18:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2198174384 https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2199491197 I learned a lot from this FERPA training module but most importantly the rights that I have as a student. Prior to this I wasn't aware that I am in control of the information that is disclosed and that I could potentially file a report to the Department of Education if I see a discrepancy. I was also introduced to a lot of other information that I can help inform other new students. As a Spartan Leader I will ensure students know and utilize their rights. ]]> 2022-05-25 14:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/whitak85/Bookmarks/wish/2199491197