Faculty Handbook – August 2022 37 can take either the 10-week foundational course or the 12-week advanced online teaching course. Information on these grants is available from the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic advising is a critical component in the educational experience of NSU students. The fulltime professional advisors guide students in planning their courses and assist with registration and other academic planning. Faculty members play an important role as secondary advisors, for example, providing students with mentoring regarding career planning and considering and preparing for graduate or professional school. NSU also provides a Career Services Center to assist students with career planning. STUDENT PRIVACY RIGHTS Student records maintained by Northern State University include directory information and educational records. As custodians of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), NSU assumes the obligation to ensure full protection of student records, including maintaining the confidentiality of educational records. Student records are identified and accessed by student ID number. NSU’s student privacy policy can be found at this link: https://www.northern.edu/academics/records-registration/student-privacy-notice but below is a guide. FERPA Release of Information- faculty and staff guide NSU follows BOR policy regarding the release of directory information. Directory Information is defined as information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. The following has been defined as directory information at NSU and can be released without the student’s written permission: • Student’s name • Grade level (undergraduate or graduate) • Major field of study • Graduation date • Diploma or degree • Dates of attendance • Hometown • Academic honors/achievements ***THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS ALL YOU CAN GIVE OUT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION**** E-mail addresses are not considered directory information and are never released off campus. The same is true for phone numbers and mail addresses. NEVER release or post personally identifiable information such as: • Social Security Number or Student ID (identity theft)
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