Consumer Information | What is FERPA?

CONSUMER INFORMATION

DISABILITY ACCESS AND NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The College is committed to providing access to facilities and reasonable accommodation in the instructional process, in compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Davidson-Davie Community College does not discriminate, nor does it approve of discrimination, against students or applicants on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran’s status, or political belief/affiliation. This policy of non-discrimination covers participation in all programs, support services, and activities.

Davidson-Davie Community College is committed to providing equal access to technology, including the Internet and school web pages.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Keisha Jones, Interim Dean Enrollment, Engagement & Completion phone: 336.224.4516 email: discriminationandharassment@davidsondavie.edu

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 both require institutions of higher education to “provide equal access to educational opportunities to otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.” It is the responsibility of the student with a disability to provide any documentation of the disability. The documentation must certify that the disability creates a substantial limitation of a major life activity in order to establish eligibility for protection under the law

Davidson-Davie Community College does not make pre- or postadmission inquiries or referrals based on an assumption that a student has a disability. It is the responsibility of the student with a disability to initiate the request for accommodations or services by contacting the Disability Services Office Counselors. Achieving reasonable accommodations for a student with a disability involves shared responsibility between students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE CAMPUS POLICY AND ASSISTANCE

Davidson-Davie Community College is committed to a drugfree environment. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance, paraphernalia, or alcohol are prohibited on College premises and at any College-sponsored activities. Lawful consumption and possession of alcohol is also prohibited with the exception of catered use at special College or Foundation events as per Davidson-Davie Conference Center Policy.

If any student is found in violation of the College policy or convicted of violating any criminal drug or alcoholic beverage control statute while on College premises or at any College-sponsored activity, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Additionally, any student found in violation of this policy may be subject to punishment to the full extent of the law under applicable local, state, and federal law. It is further noted that the use of illegal substances poses a serious health risk, including, but not limited to, severe reactions and death. Records of student drug and alcohol violations are maintained in the Office of Campus Safety and Community Standards; records of employee drug and alcohol violations are maintained in the Human Resource Services Office.

Students needing assistance for any reason related to the use of drugs, including alcohol, should contact a member of the Davidson-Davie Student Affairs staff, who will act as a referral source to an appropriate human services agency.

Twice per academic year, the College conducts drug and alcohol abuse programming open to all members of the campus community. Typical programming includes speakers (from law enforcement, health, or counseling agencies) or demonstrations of the effects of drug and alcohol use.

WHAT IS FERPA?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law that was enacted to protect the privacy of students and their educational records. The intent of the legislation is to protect the rights of students and to ensure the privacy and accuracy of “educational information.”* The Act provides for the right of eligible students to:

• Inspect and review their educational records • Request an amendment to records that are believed to be inaccurate

Require the school to obtain written consent prior to disclosure of personally identifiable information, except those items noted herein • File a complaint with the US Dept. of Education concerning alleged failures by the college to comply with

FERPA

You may review the college’s policy regarding FERPA compliance on the web site in the college catalog under college policies at Catalog.DavidsonDavie.edu.

You may also call 800-USA-LEARN (800.872.5327) or visit the FERPA website for more information.

* Educational information refers to any record maintained by an educational institution including files, documents, and materials of any type which contain information directly related to students, and which allows a student to be identified.