In order to be of service to its students and to fulfill its educational mission, Wheeling Jesuit University compiles and maintains records on all its students. These records are the property of Wheeling Jesuit University. University property is not to be removed from campus without supervisor approval. If approval is given, it will be the supervisor s responsibility to see that the property is returned.
Records vary as regarding the level of confidentiality and life expectancy.
The policy herein described seeks to establish general procedures for supervising, compiling, maintaining, retaining, and releasing student records. This policy covers student records maintained by the University and in no way attempts to order the private notes of administrators, faculty members, chaplains, physicians and counselors. Such notes are recognized to be the private property of the individuals concerned. Supervision of Student Records Overall administration of all student records which are the property of Wheeling Jesuit University is the responsibility of the President of the University who acts in the name of the University. The President delegates to certain University officers immediate responsibility for administration of particular categories of student records.