Faculty and administrative officers of the College who demonstrate a legitimate educational need will be permitted to look at the official student file for a particular student. Requests for confidential information shall not be honored without proper written consent for the release of such records by the student. The written consent must specify the records or the specific data to be released and to whom it is to be released, and each request must be handled separately. An official order of a court of competent jurisdiction. Control of Student Records Transcripts and other information are released only with the written permission of the student.
Students have the right to inspect their own records.
Upon inspection students are entitled to an explanation of any information contained in their record. Students have the right to copies of academic records of credits earned at Western Piedmont. An official student file shall not be sent outside the Counseling Office, Records Office, Financial Aid Office, Veterans Affairs Office, Adviser s Office or other custodial offices except in circumstances specifically authorized by the Dean of Student Services. The authorization for such special circumstances must be in writing. College officials responsible for the maintenance of education records include the Director of Admissions, Registrar, and Dean of Student Services.