2003-04 Student Handbook - Spelman College: Home

Spelman will not permit the release of educational records or other informationabout a student, other than directory information, without the student'swritten consent, except as follows:1. To members of the faculty and administration of the Collegewho have a legitimate interest in the material2. To officials of other schools in which the student wishes to enroll3. In connection with a student's application for or receipt offinancial aid4. To state and local officials if required by law adopted beforeNovember 17, 19745. To organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of educationalagencies, provided such studies will not permit identificationof students and their parents6. To accrediting agencies to carry out their accrediting functions.7. To parents of dependent students8. In compliance with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena,provided the student is notified before compliance with theorder or subpoenaWhen consent is required, it must be in writing, signed and dated by theperson giving consent, and shall include:1. Specification of the record to be released2. Reason for the release3. Names of parties to whom the record is to be releasedA record will be kept of the parties who have received access to a student'srecord, except for the exceptions noted above. The student may have accessto this record.Directory information of the kind listed below will be furnished to thoserequesting such information unless the student notifies the College annuallynot to release this information. Disclosures of information beyond those itemslisted below require the student's signed consent, a subpoena, or other courtorder. Directory information consists of:1. Whether or not student is enrolled2. Dates of enrollment3. Classification4. Degree earned (if any) and dates5. Major6. Honors received7. Local and home addresses and telephone numbersWORDS OF WISDOMIf you have a dispute with an office or with a procedure, contact the responsibleoffice.It is not appropriate to call the President's Office for situations regardinghousing, grades, the dining hall, or scholarships. Please refer to your studenthandbook regarding the appropriate office.If you have a dispute with another student, try to first resolve it in cooperationwith her. If a personal approach is not feasible, contact your RA, RD, orthe staff in the Dean of Students Office to assist you. The Dean of StudentsOffice also offers mediation and conflict resolution.Take advantage of the services available to you through the College such asHealth Services, Academic Advisement, Counseling Services, and CareerPlanning and Development. There are many more services available to youas a student at Spelman. Enrich your college experience by participating inall positive aspects of the campus community.If a student does not wish to have any of the above information released, sheshould notify the Registrar's Office.6162