10|Page C. Students have a right to protection against unprofessional disclosure by an instructor concerning their grades, beliefs, political association, health, or character. D. Course and program selection is the responsibility of the student. The student has a right to accurate and clearly stated information: 1. on calendar dates for achieving specific academic standing; 2. on their own academic standing in the University; and 3. on graduation requirements for their particular curriculum and major. E. Any student who wishes to report a concern, grievance, or complaint regarding an academic or non-academic concern should consult the following website for guidance: Student Complaints, Grievances, and Concerns (https://www.kutztown.edu/contact/student-complaintprocedures.html). F. The faculty shall have final authority and responsibility for course content, classroom procedure and grade determination. 3. Student Records Kutztown University collects and retains information about students for designated periods of time in order to facilitate the students' educational development. The university, recognizing each student's interest in exercising control over disclosure of such information, must at the same time balance that interest against the institution's own need for information relevant to the fulfillment of its educational mission. Accordingly, Kutztown University adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regarding the collection, maintenance, and release of student records. Additional information about FERPA and the university’s procedures regarding educational records can be found through the Office of the Registrar at: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrativeoffices/registrar/ferpa.html). 4. Due Process Educational institutions through the regulation of the use of their facilities and the setting of standards of conduct and scholarship of students have an inherent responsibility in carrying out the educational purposes of their charter. The principles of civility, example, and due process will be followed. Proper safeguards will be provided to protect individual or group rights of students from the imposition of unjust penalties. Any student or student organization charged with violating a university regulation shall have the right to be heard by the appropriate hearing authority. All such bodies shall follow the basic procedures of due process. A. Rights 1. University students have the same constitutional freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, and right of petition as other citizens enjoy and are subject to the same civil laws and due process as other citizens. 2. Illegal activity by students, whether on or off-campus, subjects the individual to prosecution by civil authorities. The principle of dual jurisdiction may apply in some disciplinary matters where a student is charged (1) by law enforcement agencies of violating a civil or criminal law, and (2) by university officials
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