TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 10 of 86 of their work as instructors, advisors, and counselors should not be improperly disclosed. Judgments of ability and character may be provided under appropriate circumstances, normally with the knowledge and consent of the student. ARTICLE 3. GENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Section 3.01 Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 and Student Right-To-Know Federal regulations require the University to release specific information to the student body, visit the HEOA Disclosure Site for more information ( http://www.tamiu.edu/StudentConsumerInformation.shtml ). Section 3.02 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that was put in place to protect the educational records of students. TAMIU, without consent of the student, may release information designated as Directory Information. In most cases, confidential information from a student’s record cannot be released without prior written consent of the student. To learn more please visit http://www.tamiu.edu/registrar/ferpa.shtml or call 956.326.2250 for more information. You can also visit the University Registrar located in Senator Judith Zaffirini Success Center room 121. Section 3.03 Official University Notifications All official communications from the University to TAMIU students will be distributed through the TAMIU student’s email account. It is the responsibility of each student to activate their student email account and check that email account on a regular basis. Failure to keep up with TAMIU email is not an excuse for being unaware of announcements, deadlines, or other pertinent information sent to students. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to utilize the University’s portal, Uconnect, to keep abreast of official University news and information, important calendar items and special student engagement opportunities. Contact the Office of Information Technology, located in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library 257, or call 956.326.2310. For more information, please visit: http://www.tamiu.edu/oit/index.shtml . Section 3.04 Emergency Notification TAMIU utilizes a broad spectrum of platforms and devices as part of its Emergency Notification System. Primary to this effort is the DustyALRT Emergency Notification System which sends messages by email, text, social media and the University website, and is