Will my friends and I get in trouble if we report and we’ve been partying?
Northwestern State provides amnesty–forgiveness of nonviolent student conduct violations, such as underage drinking–for any student reporting sexual misconduct in good faith.
Will others know that I’ve reached out for help?
All reporting of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct is treated as confidential to the greatest extent possible; the privacy of all individuals involved is important to the Northwestern State. In most situations, only individuals involved in the resolution of the situation will have access to the information about the case. If there is a risk […]
How am I protected if I report or act as a witness?
Title IX policy and NSU’s Student Code of Conduct prohibit retaliation. Acts or attempted acts for the purpose of interfering with any report, investigation, or proceeding, or as retribution or revenge against anyone who has reported sexual misconduct, relationship violence, sex discrimination, or who has participated (or is expected to participate) in any manner in […]
What happens after an incident is reported and what are the University sanctions for sexual misconduct?
Once an incident is reported, the complainant is not obligated to file a grievance with the University or a criminal charge with law enforcement. A confidential advisor, Title IX Coordinator, or student advocate will explain all options to the complainant with the goal of ending the sexual violence and harassment, preventing its recurrence, and addressing […]
What is non-directory information?
Non-directory information is personally identifiable information; it consists of any data that can be linked to a specific student’s identity and it includes, but is not limited to:
- Academic standing (academic probation or suspension)
- Billing information (account balances)
- Campus wide ID
- Date of birth
- Ethnicity
- Financial aid information (financial awarded)
- Gender
- GPA
- Grades
- Race
- Religious […]
What is directory information?
Directory information is information that may be disclosed, unless the student requests otherwise. Check the Records (INB) database – SPAIDEN.
- Student’s name
- Mailing address
- E-mail address
- Photograph
- Telephone number
- Dates of attendance
- Enrollment status (e.g. undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time)
- Major field of study
- Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
- Weight and height […]
What practices must faculty and staff avoid so that they do not violate FERPA?
- Do not release non-directory information such as: SSN/CWID, GPA, academic standing, date of birth, religious preference, gender, race, ethnicity, grades, residency status, billing, or financial aid data via the telephone.
- Do not disclose, confirm, or verify directory information by asking for non-directory information, including, but not limited to, student’s SSN, CWID, place of birth, […]
What are FERPA best practices for faculty and staff?
Good practice by faculty and staff members requires that they maintain, use, and report student data in compliance with the requirements of FERPA and the University’s Policy. The following statements provide practical guidelines to follow:
- Do refer requests for student record information to the Registrar.
- Do check a student’s directory restriction on SPAIDEN before answering […]
Where can I get general information about FERPA?
General information about student privacy rights can be found above in the “General Information” section of the FERPA FAQ’s.
How does FERPA apply to faculty and staff?
The law requires faculty and staff to treat student’s education records in a legally specified manner:
Grades: Students’ scores or grades should not be displayed publicly. Even with names obscured, numeric student identifiers are considered personally identifiable information and must not be used. Grades, transcripts, or degree audits reviewed for purposes of advisement should […]
