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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 42 Access to & release of student information It is Sandburg policy to comply fully with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended. Guidelines and regulations for discharge of the college’s obligation under this act are contained in the college’s Policy, Regulation and Procedure Manual, available to students in the president’s office, Admissions and Records or on the website at sandburg.edu/BOT. UNDER THESE GUIDELINES • Students have the right to inspect their educational records. • Certain student records may be released only with prior consent of the student. • Under certain conditions, parents may be granted access to a student’s record with or without the student’s consent. • Procedures exist for students to challenge the contents of their educational records. • The college may release, without the student’s consent, information that appears in student directories and publications that are available to the public except when requested by a student to suppress this information. Written requests to suppress this information must be completed within the first 14 days of the following semester. • Students have a right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if they believe the privacy of their education records has been violated. Drug and alcohol abuse REGULATION ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE Sandburg strives to provide an environment conducive to learning. The illegal use of controlled substances is harmful to the health of the individual and may hinder learning; therefore, the illegal use of controlled substances, as well as their manufacture, distribution, dispensation or possession is prohibited on Sandburg property or as any part of college activities, events, classes, programs or services. Students who feel they have a drug abuse problem are encouraged to ask for assistance so as to be referred to an appropriate drug rehabilitation and treatment program. Students with such problems should notify the vice president of student development or a counselor. Behavior that is inappropriate, disruptive and/or dangerous as a result of the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated. Students should report such behavior to the vice president of student development. Pending or subsequent to any legal penalties that may be imposed upon the student, the vice president may require the student to participate satisfactorily in a recognized substance abuse program approved by the college. If the student refuses, disciplinary action may be taken and could include: 1. A verbal warning 2. A written reprimand 3. Suspension 4. Expulsion from school 5. Reporting such person to local, state or federal law enforcement agencies Visitors using, in possession of or under the influence of a controlled substance will be prohibited from using college facilities and/ or reported to appropriate law enforcement agencies. If the student finds the disciplinary action unjustified, they may elect to file a complaint according to the existing complaint procedures of the college catalog or college policy manual.