Compliance

Annual Notification to Students of FERPA Rights

Bellin College complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  Once enrolled, all students have a right to inspect and review most of their educational records maintained about them by Bellin College under the Family Rights of Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended).   Records accumulated prior to enrollment (admissions records) are not covered under FERPA.  Under most circumstances, no personally identifiable data regarding grades or professional appraisal will be released to at third party without the written consent of the student.  Students may challenge information in their records which they believe to be inaccurate, misleading or inappropriate.  

The College implements all provisions of (FERPA) as amended.  For purposes of general records accountability, a file system has been established for all student records under the control and supervision of the Registrar of Bellin College. 

Exceptions for record release under FERPA include the following: 

•  Release of directory information
•  Requests of state or federal agencies for information essential to fulfill legal requirements for
• accreditation
•  Requests from agencies or organizations from which students have received financial aid
•  Requests in accordance with a lawful subpoena or court order, and 
•  Requests from College Officials with legitimate educational interests. 

Bellin College has defined the following as directory information:

•  Name 
•  Address
•  E-mail address
•  Telephone numbers
•  Date of birth
•  Confidential recommendations to which the student has in her/his records prior to January 1, 1975
•  Dates of attendance, year in college and enrollment status (e.g. FT, PT)
•  Academic honors
•  Previous institutions attended
•  Participation in officially recognized activities, and 
•  Photograph

Students wishing to keep confidential some or all of the directory information must complete a form available in the Student Services Office.  Students must be aware that placing a FERPA “hold” on all records includes limiting the College’s ability to provide reference requests.

Students can request access to records, files, documents, and other materials directly related to them which are maintained by the College by appointment with the Registrar.  See FERPA:  Procedure for Review of Records.

The student has the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failure by Bellin College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
 
The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

Alcohol & Drug Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide an alcohol and drug-free environment for faculty, students, administration and support staff at Bellin College in order that the College may carry out its mission and comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Download the College Policy Concerting Drugs and Alcohol

Campus Safety & Security

The College is committed to the safety and security of all students and personnel.  Campus safety and security is a shared responsibility between the College and its campus community members. Bellin Health System provides primary security services for the campus and is available 24/7.  Annual security reports to date show zero criminal incidents.

Download Campus Safety Pamphlet 

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Bellin College to be nondiscriminatory because of race, color, creed, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, or handicap in the admission of students, in student programs and in the employment of College faculty and staff.
 
In conformance with applicable federal and state regulations, Bellin College is committed to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action in its educational programs and employment policies. Inquiries concerning this policy may be directed to the Vice President of Student Services.

Download the Non-Discrimination Policy