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INFORMATION ABOUT » College Catalog » Rights and Responsibilities
Rights and Responsibilities
 
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Confidentiality Records

Students are protected against improper disclosure of their records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)* is designed to protect the privacy of a student’s educational records, and applies to all schools which receive funds from the U.S. Department of Education. Information about Seattle Colleges students is collected, maintained, and used to meet the college’s educational objectives. Students are protected against improper disclosure of their records. These rights begin with the first day of class and extend to all former students.
*Amended in November 1996 by the Improving American Schools Act of 1994.
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Student Rights and Educational Records

The federal law affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records:
  1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the college receives a request for access. Students should submit written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official. The college official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place that the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the college official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
  2. The right to request amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the college to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the college official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the college decides not to amend the record, the college will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when he or she is notified of a right to a hearing.
  3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure with consent. One exception which permits disclosures without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. School officials have a legitimate educational interest if they need to review an education record in order to fulfill their professional responsibility. A school official is a person employed by the college in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the college has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, national student loan clearinghouse, legal counsel, or collection agency); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as disciplinary or grievance committee, or who is assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
    In addition, upon request, the college discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
  4. 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 office administering FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.
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Student Directory Information

Students may request that the college not release directory information by notifying the Registration Office. This request to withhold directory information will remain in effect until rescinded by the student. The Seattle Colleges define student directory information as:
  • Student's name
  • Email address
  • Enrollment status in the college
  • Date(s) of enrollment
  • Area of study
  • Awards granted by the college
  • Participation in official sports activities, and
  • Weight and height of athletic team members.
Exceptions Exceptions to the directory-information-only restrictions are:
  • Judicial subpoena of records, upon condition that the college makes a reasonable effort to notify the student in advance of release of records.
  • Emergency situations, if knowledge of personal information is necessary to protect the health or safety of a student or other person(s).
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Additional Information

For more information regarding student rights, students should contact the Registration Office on each campus.

Student Identification Numbers

Students are assigned individual student identification numbers (PIN numbers) for use in college transactions such as web-based services and other student services. To comply with federal laws, the colleges are required to ask for the student's Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Colleges use the SSN/ITIN to report Hope Scholarship/Life Time tax credit, to administer state-federal financial aid, to verify enrollment, degree and academic transcript records, and to conduct institutional research. Pursuant to state law (RCW 28B.10.042) and federal law (Family Rights and Privacy Act), the college will protect the student's SSN from unauthorized use and/or disclosure. If a student does not submit a SSN/ITIN, the student will not be denied access to the college; however, the student may be subject to civil penalties (refer to Internal Revenue Service Treasury Regulation 1.6050S-1(e)(4) for more information). MORE>

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Student Safety


Campus Contact Number
Central 206.934.5442
North 206.934.3636
South 206.934.5157
SVI 206.934.4933

Accidents
The students' well-being and safety are of utmost importance. It is vital that everyone follow strict safety procedures recommended in professional-technical classes. In the event of an on-campus accident or injury, students and faculty should report the accident to the Security Office so the injury can be addressed and an accident report completed. Do not hesitate to immediately call 9—911 for serious injuries. Instructors must be notified if the accident occurs during class. MORE>

Personal Safety
Students should use the same caution as they would in any public place in taking care of their personal safety and personal belongings. Helpful campus information and statistics on personal safety are available at the Security Office, as well as at the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid Office, and Student Leadership Office. MORE>

Policy on Drugs
To provide a healthy, safe, and secure work and learning environment, each employee and student of the Seattle College District is expected to be in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform assigned duties and fully participate in the learning process. The Policy on Drugs, effects of commonly abused drugs, and resources for assistance are outlined in a brochure available at a variety of locations on campus, including Student Activity Center, the Library, Information Center, Admissions Office and the Wellness Center. MORE>

Sexual Harassment
Brochures outlining policy and procedures regarding sexual harassment complaints are also available at the locations listed above.

Transmission of HIV and Prevention of AIDS
The Seattle College District provides the following resources for information To ensure the health and well-being of our college community, and to be in compliance with state codes, the Seattle College District provides the following resources for information about transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the causative factor leading to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Complete and current information about specific risk factors for HIV / AIDS is available through the following sources at the Seattle / King County Department of Health.


HIV/AIDS Program
400 Yesler Way, 3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.296.4649
Website: Questions and Answers about HIV and AIDS

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Student Complaints

The Seattle College District has established procedures to assist students who feel they have a complaint relating to grades or an action by a member of the college community.

The district policies and procedures related to student complaints at the Seattle Community Colleges are:

  • Policy 370 :          Student Complaints
  • Procedure 370 :  Student Complaints
Each campus has a designated Complaints Officer:

Campus Department Phone Number
Central Associate Dean of Student Leadership 206.934.3890
North Director of Human Services 206.934.7792
South Dean of Diversity, Retention & Student Leadership 206.934.6749
SVI Manager of Student Services 206.934.2948

Before pursuing formal action, students are encouraged to first pursue an informal resolution. Students have 15 calendar days from the end of the informal process or within 90 days of the cause of the complaint to submit a formal complaint. Contact the respective Complaints Officer at each campus for further information.

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Student Responsibilites

Students are expected to comply with the policies, procedures and regulations established by the Board of Trustees. Students are obligated to respect the rights of others and to refrain from any actions endangering the health, safety, and welfare or property of others.

The Seattle College District prohibits the abuse of alcohol and the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession and use of illicit drugs. This policy applies to all employees and students of the Seattle Colleges while they are on District property or while they are conducting college business, regardless of location.

State motor vehicle laws and the Seattle traffic code apply to campus traffic. The campus speed limit is 15 miles per hour.

The possession of firearms on campus is illegal.

The Seattle Colleges follow the Washington state law which prohibits smoking within 25 feet of the entrance to any public building. Smoking is prohibited indoors.

Disciplinary action will be taken against students who violate standards of conduct established by the college. If informal procedures do not resolve the issue, formal committee proceedings may be initiated.
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