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General
Information
South Plains College is bound by the Texas Open Records Law, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380 Education Amendments of 1974), and institutional procedures in determining access to or the release of student records.
Student records are maintained in the following areas:
ACADEMIC RECORDS
Office of Admissions and Records, Department and Faculty Offices, Continuing Education Office, Guidance and Counseling Office
STUDENT AFFAIRS RECORDS
Student Services Office, Guidance and Counseling Office
FINANCIAL RECORDS
Business Office, Financial Aid Office, Special Services Office
A student’s permanent educational record normally consists of the following academic information: transcript of courses taken, grades earned, semester grade point average, cumulative grade point average, placement test scores information, admission application, transcript and certificate evaluations, and tuition classification information.
The information contained on the permanent student record will be maintained on computer disk, microfilm and/or hard copy for as long as the college exists. Backup copies of computer disks and microfilm also are maintained at a site other than the Office of Admissions and Records or the Administrative Computer Center.
General directory information may be updated by completing the appropriate form in the Admissions and Records office.
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