WHAT ARE THE BASIC RULES?


Student educational records are considered confidential and may not be released without the written consent of the student. As a faculty or staff member you have a responsibility to protect educational records in your possession. Some information is considered public (sometimes called "Directory Information"). This information may be released without the student's written permission. However, the student may opt to consider this information confidential as well.

name

major and minor fields of study

student enrollment status (full-time/part-time)

date and place of birth

anticipated degree

currently enrolled or not

hometown

dates of attendance

participating in officially recognized activities and sports

local and permanent address/telephone numbers

degrees and awards received

weight and height of members of athletic teams

directory phone

classification

all previous educational agencies or institutions attended

student's McM email address

anticipated graduation dates

photographs