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FERPA and student consumer information Colleges are required to make available certain information to students, prospective students and employees. Additional information is available at sandburg.edu. • Accreditation • Access and release of student information • Campus crime report • Code of conduct for loans • Copyright infringement policies • College score card • Drug and alcohol policy • Disability support • Equity Athletic Disclosure Act • Family Education Rights and Privacy Act • Financial aid contact information • Notice of institutional & financial aid information • Plans for academic program improvements • Student complaints • Sexual assault prevention • Vaccination policy • Veteran support • Voter registration POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FERPA The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Students have specific, protected rights regarding the release of such records, and FERPA requires that institutions adhere strictly to these guidelines. The Family Education and Privacy Act was enacted by Congress to protect the privacy of student educational records. Students have a right to know about the purpose, content and location of information kept as a part of their educational records. They also have a right to expect that information in their educational records will be kept confidential unless they give permission to the school to disclose such information. For more information on FERPA, visit sandburg.edu/FERPA. Student consumer information View student consumer information at sandburg.edu/consumer. You may find a paper copy of the campus security report in the Public Safety office in D201 at Galesburg campus. At the Carthage campus, a paper copy is available in the main office. If you need additional assistance in obtaining information, contact: Welcome Center: 309.345.3500 | Financial Aid Office: 309.341.5283 | Public Safety Office: 309.341.5304 Internet & computer use disclaimer The college makes no warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, for the service it provides. The college is not responsible for any damages you suffer. This includes the loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, or your errors or omissions. The use of any information you obtain via the internet through the college’s computer system is at your own risk. The college specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy, quality or content of information obtained through the internet accessed through the college’s computer system. All individuals using the institution’s computer system sign a statement indicating they have read, are aware of and will adhere to the college’s acceptable use policy for its computer system. Diversity statement Sandburg is a community of lifelong learners that welcomes, values and respects diversity. The college fosters a climate of mutual respect that celebrates diversity by embracing our similarities as well as our differences. We demonstrate this commitment by serving students, faculty, staff and community members with fairness and equality. 45