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approval. LTC may also share personally identifiable information with college officials who have a legitimate educational interest.
Officials of the college are defined as:
• Persons employed by the school in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or staff position.
• Persons serving on school governing bodies.
• Persons employed by or under contract to the college to perform a specific task, such as an attorney or auditor.
• An official has legitimate educational interest if they need to:
• Perform duties specified in their job description or under terms of contractual agreement.
• Provide campus services related to a student such as advising, financial aid, and counseling.
• Conduct tasks related to a student's education or campus discipline.
LTC maintains a record of all releases of student records. Students may forward questions concerning FERPA or request to view a copy of what was shared with other colleges by contacting the Registrar at 920.693.1733. Student data information may be used by the college under allowed exceptions in accordance with the respective laws.
The student has the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the college to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 600 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20202-4605
For more information on FERPA, please visit the website for the Department of Education at ed.gov.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
In compliance with Wisconsin state statute 38.04(16), as outlined in TCS Chapter 14 of the WI Administrative code, reasonable accommodation will be made of a student’s sincerely held religious beliefs. Students may request a reasonable accommodation with regard to scheduling an examination and other academic requirements. The student will submit a request in writing to the instructor five school working days prior to the date or dates of the anticipated absence. The request will be kept confidential. Instructors will provide a means by which makeup work is completed in a timely manner without any prejudicial effect.
ALCOHOL POLICY FOR LTC STUDENTS
LTC recognizes that the misuse and abuse of alcohol and other chemicals is a serious health problem affecting every aspect of human life. On campus use or possession of alcohol is prohibited.
LTC and the Wisconsin Technical College System Board policy forbid the expenditure of student activity fees for alcoholic beverages. These expenditures include the activity fee transfers that are allocated to student organizations each semester. All college-sponsored activities (using tax dollars and/or activity fees) must be open to all students regardless of age. Alcoholic beverages are also forbidden at off-campus college-sponsored activities. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited during the scheduled time of an educational field trip. The advertising of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on college property and in college publications.
BULLETIN BOARDS
Bulletin boards are located throughout the campus upon which announcements of interest to students will be posted. Occasionally, announcements will be read in class or listed on the TV, but students should check bulletin boards regularly. All items to be posted need to be submitted to Student Services for prior approval. Once approved, LTC staff will post in appropriate locations.
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