TAMIU Student Handbook 2022-2023

Page 10 of 92 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 i nformation 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. Students who do not want information to be released , are responsible for notifying the Registrar in writing, or by completing the Request to Withholding information Form (PDF) during the first week of class to ensure that information is not released by the University. Students are responsible for requesting the release of their information once a request for withholding public info rmation has been placed on record. To learn more please visit http://www.tamiu.edu/registrar/ferpa.shtml , or call 956.326.2250 for more informati on. You can also visit the University Registrar located in Senator Judith Zaffirini Success Ce nter room 121. Section 3.03 Official University Notifications All official communications fro m the University to TAMIU students will be distributed through the student’s TAMIU ( @dusty.tamiu.edu) email account. It is the responsibility of each student to activate their s tudent email acc ount and check that email account on a regular basis. Failure to keep u p with TAMIU em ail is not an excuse for being unaware of announcements, deadlines, or other pertinent information sent to students. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to visit the University’s website to keep abreast of official University news and information, important calendar items and special student engagement opportunities.