Records Annual Notification Application Of This Policy General information Student records and data are accumulated and used by officials of the College only in pursuit of our educational mission and to fulfill necessary institutional record-keeping functions. These records, known as education records, are kept in different offices around the campus by several different custodians. Carleton students have a right to inspect and review their education records pursuant to the Carleton College Policy and Procedures on Education Records . If, upon review, a student discovers that an education record is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student's privacy rights or other rights, the student may request that the appropriate portion of the education record be amended. Carleton College will refrain from disclosing any personally identifiable information contained in a student's education records, except that certain information may be revealed with the consent of the student or as otherwise permitted by law.
Students nonetheless have a right to request that directory information be kept confidential.
Such a request should be signed by the student and submitted in writing to the Dean of Students . Students should understand that as long as their parents claim them as financial dependents the parents may have the right to access their education records. Students wishing to obtain a more detailed and comprehensive statement of their rights and responsibilities regarding education records may obtain a copy of the Carleton College Policy and Procedures on Education Records from the Dean of Students or may discuss any questions or concerns with the Dean. Any alleged failure to comply with the law regarding student records may be reported to the United States Department of Education. An employment record of an individual whose employment is not contingent on the fact that he or she is a student, provided the record is used only in relation to the individual's employment.