Community College of Southern Nevada
Privacy Notice
In accordance with institutional policy and the
U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA),
the Community College of Southern Nevada (CCSN) vigorously protects the privacy of student education
records. The institution does not release private records of
individual students, such as grades and class schedules,
without prior written consent of the student.
As permitted under federal law, the sole exception to the
above practice is the release of "directory"
information considered to be public in nature and not
generally deemed to be an invasion of privacy. At CCSN,
the following categories are defined as "directory"
information:
- student name, address and telephone
number;
- place and date of birth;
- dates of CCSN attendance;
- major field of study;
- the degrees, certificates, and awards
conferred on the student;
- the most recent and/or previous
educational institution or agency attended;
- names of students participating in
officially recognized activities and sports;
- names of student officers;
- names, heights and weights of students
who are members of athletic teams;
- and names of students who receive
degrees, certificates, and awards at CCSN.
Students have the right to request non-disclosure of directory
information. If they do not restrict release of this
information, it is probable that the information will be
released or disclosed. CCSN uses directory
information for non-commerical, educational purposes, such as
to mail notices to students about changes in policies,
services or opportunities. Directory information may also be
provided for commercial purposes to businesses affiliated with
the institution, honor societies, the alumni association and
foundation, or other individuals for purposes that may be
beneficial to students. The institution exercises discretion
in responding to requests for directory information and may or
may not provide such information, depending on the intended purpose of the
request. The institution does not sell or rent student
information for a fee.
It is important to consider carefully the potential
consequences of restricting the release of directory
information. If a student restricts release for noncommercial
educational purposes, the institution will be unable to place
the student's name in publications such as honors and
graduation programs; to confirm graduation and dates of
attendance to potential employers; to verify enrollment with
organizations such as insurance companies; or to send
notifications about specialized scholarships without the
express written authorization of the student.
If you wish to restrict the release of directory information,
you may restrict release of directory information for
commercial purposes only, for non-commercial purposes only or
for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.
If, after due consideration, you wish to restrict the release
of directory information, complete this form and submit it to
the Office of Admissions and Records. This directive
will apply permanently to your record until you choose to
reverse it by submitting a written authorization.
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Do not disclose my information for commercial
purposes.
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Do not disclose my information for non-commercial,
educational purposes.
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Do not disclose my information for both commercial
and non-commercial purposes.
Printed
Name______________________________ Student ID/SSN__________________
Signature_________________________________
Date___________________________
This authorization can be
mailed, faxed or delivered in person to the Office of
Admissions and Records at any of our campuses. This
request will apply permanently to your record, even after
graduation, until you choose to reverse it by submitting a
written authorization to the Office of Admissions and Records.
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