Navigating FERPA: Empowering Frontline Employees To Ensure Service Standards & Compliance

Description  Overview The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a complex regulation that protects student records while granting access to students and parents. This webinar aims to address challenges faced by frontline staff. It covers the following key issues: Lack of awareness about FERPA regulations, which can lead to tragic incidents similar to the one at VTU 15 years ago. Unintentional disclosure of student information by frontline personnel who are unaware that it is protected. Limited understanding of FERPA among higher education professionals, despite its importance in safeguarding student records and sharing essential data for campus safety. The webinar provides a concise overview of FERPA, emphasizing its critical aspects relevant to daily roles in academia. It highlights the need for a balance between student-record confidentiality and sharing vital information for university communities' health and safety.Following the tragic events at Virginia Te