TAMIU Student Handbook 2022-2023

Page 65 of 92 All student conduct files are held by the SCCE or Compliance Office. 1. Students may review their files upon written request to SCCE or Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. Information provided in accordance with applicable law. 2. Student records will be retained as required by the TAMUS Records Retention Schedule. Section 12.05 Student Disciplinary Background Checks and Certifications Students who apply for jobs, internships, study abroad programs, graduate/professional school, and other opportunities both inside and outside TAMIU may be subject to a background check. Academic integrity and disciplinary records maintained by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement will not be released to third parties without the student’s written consent, unless permitted or required by law. It is important to note that information may be shared with University officials with a legitimate educational interest. Section 12.06 Transcript Notation The University has adopted a rule ( SAP 11.99.02.L0.01 ) on transcript notation. This includes placing transcript notation on pending conduct investigation(s). The notation will include the following: 1. The nature of the separation. 2. The type of infraction. 3. The department responsible for issuing the student separation from the University. 4. The effective dates of separation from the University, if applicable. 5. An outcome of suspension or expulsion will result in a permanent notation on the transcript. Section 12.07 Parent Notification The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), permits universities to inform the parents/guardians of students less than 21 years of age when their student has been found in violation of university alcohol and drug regulations. Texas A&M International University may notify the parents/guardians of students less than 21 years of age under the following circumstances: a) If found to have committed a serious violation of the alcohol or drug rule or policy; b) After a second violation of the university alcohol or drug rule or policy; c) When a student endangers his or someone’s health or welfare through the use of alcohol or drugs; d) When a drug or alcohol violation results in the termination of the student’s housing contract.