Directory Information
Directory Information
Mitchell Technical Institute acts in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines as set forth by the Department of Education. FERPA allows Mitchell Tech to release “Directory Information” to third parties without student consent.
No information other than directory information shall be released without permission from the student. Permission is valid for the current academic year. Student release forms must be electronically submitted annually. Parents/legal guardians showing proof that the student is listed as a dependent on the family’s most recent tax return may have access to the student records. At no time shall any information other than directory information be released over the telephone because the caller’s identification cannot be determined. (Policy MTI 1061)
The Institute provides students with the opportunity to request nondisclosure of information. Students who wish to request nondisclosure of directory information must contact the Registrar’s Office to complete a Privacy-Nondisclosure Request Form.
Although directory information is public, MTI personnel are encouraged to use professional discretion in the release of this information. Mass information requests of directory information for solicitation purposes will not be granted.
Information classified as directory information includes:
• Student’s name, address, phone, email
• Major field(s) of study
• Dates of enrollment
• Degree and awards received
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Information which denotes accomplishments or achievements
• Individual or group photographs
Exceptions to the Basic Policy
No one other than MTI personnel shall have access to, nor will the school disclose, any information from the student’s educational records (other than Directory Information noted previously) without the written consent of the student except as follows:
1. Providers of financial aid
2. Accrediting agencies carrying out accreditation functions
3. A judicial order
4. An emergency situation as determined by the President, Vice-Presidents, Registrar, or designee.
Responsible Office
The Registrar or designee is the MTI official who coordinates inspection, review, and/or disclosure procedures for student educational records. For further questions related to the release of student record information, please contact the Registrar’s office.
Student Access to Records
Students wishing to receive a copy of their educational records must make a request to the Registrar’s office. There are fees for copies of educational records. A one-week turnaround is necessary in most cases.
All students wishing to review a copy of their educational records must present valid identification.