associate degree program - Instituto de Banca y Comercio

PRIVACY OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS POLICYInstituto de Banca y Comercio fully complies with the clauses in the Buckley Amendment (FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended). This act protects the private nature of thestudents’ academic records and establishes their right to inspect and review them. It also providesguidelines to correct the accuracy of the information through informal and formal means. Students havethe right to file a complaint related to the Institution’s alleged non-compliance of the law, if they sodesire, before the Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400 Maryland AvenueSW, Washington DC 20202-4605.In compliance with the law, copies of the institutional policy established by Instituto de Banca yComercio may be found in the Registrar’s Office and in the Financial Aid offices. These offices keep alist of all the academic records managed by the institution, as well as the location of these records.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICYInstituto de Banca y Comercio provides equal opportunities to students and employees in academics andin the enjoyment of the academic services and programs offered. The Institution does not excludeparticipation nor does it discriminate against any person for reasons of age, race, sex, color, place of birth,origin or social status, physical or mental disability or political or religious beliefs.Any candidate for admission or student who understands he or she has been the object of discriminationfor any of the previously mentioned reasons may file a written complaint before the designated officer.The establishment and compliance of this policy, as well as its publication, are in accordance with thefederal regulations implemented by Title IV of the Federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended,and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICYWell aware of its responsibility to contribute to the physical and psychological well-being of the studentbody, professors and administrative employees, and the society which it serves, Instituto de Banca yComercio has established a program aimed at the prevention of the use and distribution of drugs within itsacademic programming and co-curricular activities.LAW #56 - USE OF ASTHMA MEDICATION POLICYIn accordance with what is established in Law 56 of 1 February 2006, (Treatment of Students that Sufferfrom Asthma) and with the purpose of ensuring compliance with the requirements of this law, studentsmay possess and use their asthma medication (i) during their stay in our facilities, (ii) during an activitysponsored by the Institute, (iii) during and under the supervision of the Institution’s personnel.LAW #186 - RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER POLICYIn accordance with what is established in Law 186 of 1 September 2006 (Restrictions on the Use of theSocial Security Number) and to ensure compliance with the requirements of the law:Our Institution will not display nor exhibit the Social Security number of any student in a location orobject that is visible to the general public with the purpose of identifying him/her, nor will place or[69]