All information other than directory information is considered confidential. By Students Students may have access to the confidential information in their own records by contacting the Dean of Admissions and Records. On request, the College will provide students with a list of the types of education records kept, including directory and confidential information. Richland will provide copies of education records to students at the students' expense and will respond to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of their records. Copies of transcripts from high schools or other colleges that are on file cannot be provided.
Students also have the right to a hearing to challenge any portion of their education records.
Requests for a hearing should be directed to the Vice President of Student Development and Services. By Others Confidential information contained in a student's records will not be released to other parties without the student's consent. Exceptions are listed, and information is given only with the understanding that such information may not be passed on to a third party without the student's written consent. The College will maintain a record of all persons other than College personnel who have obtained access to a student's records. The College record will include the legitimate reason that the outside party has for reviewing the student's education record.