4 THE BATTALION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 The Battalion Classified MississijiL school liif by tornaf * OFFICIAL NOTICE TO TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY STUDENTS In the past, certain information has been made pub lic by Texas A&M University as a service to students, families and other interested individuals. Under the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974," the following directory information may be made public unless the student desires to with hold all or any portion of it. Student's name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized ac tivities and sports, dates of attendance, de grees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or in stitution attended by the student. Any student wishing to withhold any or all of this information should fill out, in person, the appropriate form, available to graduate students at the Graduate College and to undergraduate students at the Regis trar's Office, no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday Sep tember 13, 1977. Edwin H. Cooper, Dean Admissions and Records Texas A&M University TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY STUDENT RECORDS POLICY January, 1975 To comply with the requirements of the "Family Edu cational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974," Texas A&M University has adopted policies and proce dures publicly periodically. These policies and pro cedures are intended to implement the requirements of this Act and to clarify these requirements for all members of the University student body, faculty, pro fessional staff, parents and other interested parlies. Any person desiring further clarification of this policy statement may request same from Mr. Robert A. Lacey, Registrar. I. According to the Texas A&M Student Rec ords System, records will be maintained in a variety of administrative offices as outlined be low. The chief administrative officer in each office will be responsible for the records under his control and for the release of information in those records. Type of Records Academic and ad missions records John J. Koldus. Ill Jireuur of Academic Counseling Center /ice President for Student Services Academic counseling and testing records Disciplinary and personal counseling Chief of the University Campus s R. Clark Diebel Police Controller of Accounts Director of Si Financial /> Claude B. Gosw Dirt dical records Ronald E. Sasso William B. Lancaster Manager of Payroll Louis J. Van Pelt Address and housing ROTC records Student athlete records Personnel records of employed students Raymond D. Reed Placement Office Provost of Moody College Dean of the College of Student records of th Agriculture eleven academic colleges Dean of the College of Architecture & En vironmental Design Dean of the College of Busin s Administra- Frod J. Benson W. David Maxwell Dean of the College c Education Dean of the College c Engineering Dean of the College c Geosciences a College o James A. Knight Medic Dear if the College o George C. Shelton Science Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine Hoads of the Academic Departments Milton C. San'del Student records of th demic department: Foreign student per- II. Student Access to Education Records All students (and former students) of Texas A&M University have the right of access to their education records for the purpose of re view, with the exception of those records pro hibited by the Act (see Section III). A. Students have the right to obtain copies of records relating to themselves at the ex pense of the student. The reproduction charge shall not exceed the actual cost to the University. B. The University will respond to all requests for explanations and interpretations of records or information, provided the re sponse is not in violation of this Act. C. The Act provides that a student may waive his right of access to confidential letters of recommendation in the areas of admis sions, job placement and receipt of awards. Students seeking employment through the University Placement Office may have signed such a waiver. Informa tion concerning the status of such waivers may be obtained from the Director of Placement. Consent to release personally Identifiable information, such as rank in class, personal conduct, grade point ratio, academic progress, etc., to non- authorized personnel (see Section IV) . should be obtained from the student by individuals releasing such information. . Records Not Accessible to Students A. Instructional, supervisory, and administra tive personnel records and educational personnel records pertaining thereto in the sole possession of the author and not re vealed to any person other than a substi tute (i.e., grade books, notes of observa tion and notes for recollection purposes). B. Records of a student in the custody of the Office of University Police, provided they are maintained solely for law enforcement purposes, and are made available only to law enforcement officials of the same jurisdiction. C. Employment records of a University em ployee who is not a student. D. Records and information on a student maintained by a physician, psychiatrist or psychologist employed by the University. These records and information will be made available to a physician or other ap propriate professional of the student's choice. E. Financial records of the parents of a stu dent and any information contained therein. Authorized Non-Student Access to Student Records — Under the following circum stances and to the following people, educa tional records (or personally identifiable infor mation within a record) may be released with out the written consent of the student: A. Officials, faculty and staff employed by Texas A&M University, if they have a “legitimate educational interest." B. Officials of other educational institutions in which the student intends "or seeks” to enroll, provided the student is notified of what is being released and given a copy if desired. C. Authorized representatives of the Comp troller General of the United States; the Secretary of Health, Education and Wel fare; administrative heads of educational agencies; or state educational authorities. D. Individuals needing this information in connection with a student's application for, or receipt of, financial aid. E. State and local officials to whom state laws (in effect on or before November 19, 1974) require information to be reported. VI SPECIAL NOTICE AGGIELAND REFUND POLICY “Yearbook fees are refundable in full during the semester in which payment is made. ' Thereafter no refunds will be made oh cancel led orders. Yearbooks must be picked up dur ing the academic year in which they are pub lished. "Students who will not be on campus when the yearbooks are published, usually by Sep tember 1, must pay a mailing and handling fee. Yearbooks will not be held, nor will they K>e mailed without the necessary fees having been paid. ” This policy took efiect on October 22, 1976. ALLEN DIRECTORY REFUND POLICY DIRECTORY FEES are refundable in full dur- Oldsmobile ing the semester in which payment is made. Cadillac Thereafter no refunds will be made on cancel led orders. Directories must be picked up dur ing the academic year in which they are pub- SALES - SERVICE lished. “Where satisfaction is AUTO INSURANCE standard equipment” FOR AGGIES: 2401 Texas Ave. Call: George Webb Farmers Insurance Group 823-8002 3400 S. College 823-8051 F. Organizations like Educational Testing Service and College Entrance Examina tion Board in connection with developing, validating, or administering predictive tests, administering student aid programs, and improving instruction, but such or ganizations must not show the personally identifiable information to outsiders and the information will be destroyed when no longer needed for audit, evaluation, and/or enforcement of federal legal re quirements. G. Accrediting organizations. H. Parents who certify a student is carried as a dependent for federal income tax pur poses. This certification must be ascer tained by the University office concerned. (It would include such items as grades, transcripts, financial aid and probation re ports.) I. Appropriate persons, if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons. J. Individuals requiring such information by means of a judicial order or any lawfully issued subpoena, upon condition that the student is notified by the University of all such orders and subpoenas in advance of compliance. V. Student Rights to Challenge Records Students have the right to a hearing to chal lenge records and information directly relating to them. The challenge is restricted to inaccu rate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate records and information. The following proce dures shall be followed; A. Any student wishing to challenge records or information directly relating to him must notify the individual responsible for main taining the record of the wish to challenge. The notice must be in writing and specifi cally identify the item challenged and the basis for the challenge. This written re quest must be filed in duplicate with the custodian of the challenged record. B. All initial hearings will be informal and par ticipants will be the custodian of the chal lenged records or information, the student and the author (if appropriate) of the mate rial. C. If any of the participants (record custo dian, student or author) are not satisfied with the results of the informal hearing, a formal hearing will be conducted under the procedures adopted and published below: 1. The hearing will be conducted and the results decided within a reasonable period of time (seven business days) following the request for the hearing. 2. The hearing will be conducted, and the decision rendered, by an institutional official or other party who does not have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing. The appointment of the of ficial or party will be made by the Vice President to whom the record custo dian reports. 3. The student will be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to challenging the content of the educational records in order to in sure that they are not inaccurate, mis leading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of students. The hearing also provides an opportunity for correction or deletion of any inaccu rate, misleading, or otherwise inappro priate data contained in the record and/or to insert into the record a writ ten explanation of the student respect ing the content of the challenged rec ord. 4. The decision must be rendered in writ ing to all interested parties within a reasonable period of time (seven busi ness days) after the conclusion of the hearing. Release of "Student Director Information" Information on students, such as date and place of birth, participation in officially recog nized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of atten dance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended, is defined and referred to in this Act as “student directory information" (this is a category of information and does not refer necessarily to a publication known as a "directory"). The information mentioned above will be re leased by various campus offices periodically or upon request unless the student requests in writing that specific information be withheld. A publication known as the Texas A&M Uni versity Directory is one type of periodical containing data classified as "student directory information". It will contain the student’s name, address, telephone listing, major field of study and classification unless the student requests that part or all of the data be withheld. Periodically the Registrar will publish official notice of the above policy so that students wishing to do so can make requests known to the Registrar (undergraduates) or the Dean of the Graduate College (graduate students). After the official notice has been published, the Registrar will inform offices concerned of the requests received. . Destruction of Records Texas A&M University constantly reviews "education records" it maintains and periodi cally it becomes necessary to destroy certain records. In no case will the University destroy records if the action is prohibited by state and/or federal law. Basic scholastic records are kept permanently in the Registrar’s Office. Beyond these, the various departments and offices may deter mine their own policies regarding retention of records within existing law. Letters of Recommendation A. Students have the right to review confi dential recommendations used in applica tions for employment or for admission to any educational agency or institution, or information concerning honors awarded, except when the student waives, in writ ing, the privileges of examination. B. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the student does not have access to confidential letters and statements of recommendation which were placed in the education records prior to January 1, 1975, if the letters or state ments are used for purposes for which they were specifically intended. Former Students These procedures apply to all persons for merly enrolled at Texas A&M University as well as to those currently enrolled. WANT AD RATES One day 10c per word Minimum charge — $1.00 Classified Display $1.85 per column inch each insertion ALL classified ads must be pre-paid. DEADLINE 12 noon day before publication -Sublease Doux Chene efficiency. Regular $185/mo. 693-0782. $166/mo. 2t3 3 bedroom house near Baskin Robbins; $175, completely unfurnished; no bills paid; 846- 0838. 4(1 Students, male and/or female, to deliver Dal las Morning News routes near campus. Call Everett Meddress. 822-3191. 2t5 ’7^ttrT^vomeD^tuHents ,, and , 7a^ ulty at A&M. Come play Field Hockey with us 4-6 weekday af ternoons. New extramural club. Call Sara if interested. 423 Mosher. 845-6754. 145t £> WANTED WANTED THIEF $50 reward for arrest and in formation of thief, or thieves,! who stole Wyler wrist watch with white band at Wofford Cain Olympic Pool. 693-4141 or 845-2345. Now available: 3 room & bath furnished apt. 12 min. from TAMU. Desirable for graduate couple who like attractive sur roundings plus reasonable rent. Call 822-6668, Mrs. John Caufield.^ PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED: Need part- time weekend and evening help taking can- dids at college parties. Apply University Studio — Northgate. It5 New apartments now leasing for September 1st occupancy. 5 blocks from campus. 2 bedroom apartment unfurnished $195; 2 bedroom apartment furnished $225. 823-7314. stio INSTRUCTION LEARN TO PLAY THE 5-string Bluegrass Banjo. Guitar lessons also available. Call 846- 8556. 144tl() WORK WANTED PROFESSIONAL TYPING SERVICES. Lo cated 707 University Drive. Hours 9-5, Monday through Friday. Phone 846-9109.3t20 Typing. 823-4579. 136184 Typing. Experienced, fast, kinds. 822-0544. « accurate. All 83 tin i Full time 7723. typing. Symbols. Call' 823- 392tfh Typing. 846-3491. THE LA SALLE Attention Co-op Stu dents. A quiet, dignified place to live & study. Monthly Rates La Salle Hotel 120 SOUTH (VAIN BRYAN 713/822-1501 The C&S Transit Co. Restaurant is accepting applications for a full time bartender. Experience not required — we will train the right person. Call 693-7623 or apply in person at 815 Hwy 30 (next to Sausalito Apts.)2120 Full time pharmacy technician posi tion available at Bryan Hospital. No night or weekend work. Benefits in clude six days paid holidays, paid vacation and other fringe benefits. Contact Sharon Robinson. 822- 1347 2t6 mm Full and part-time help needed for day am night shift. Hours can be arranged to fit your schedule. Apply in person. 413 Texas Ave. College Station. 145124 INPATIENT COUNSELORS FULLTIME 23 bed Psychiatric Inpatient Unit has pos itions available. Training program. Con tact Director Hospital Services, 822-7326 Ext. 33, 9 AM to 5 PM. Bluebonnet Psychiatric Center 14519 SERVICES HELP WANTED Service For All Chrysler Corp. Cars Body Work — Painting HALSELL MOTOR COMPANY INC. Dodge Sales and Service Since 1922 1411 Texas Ave. — 823-111 Darkroom technician. Part-time. Must have color processing experience. Remote Sensing Center. Call Bob Benton, 845-5422. 4t4 Full or part-time audio sales person. Apply at Audio-Video, 707 Texas, 846-5719. 4t3 SHIPLEY’S DONUTSHOP. 3310S. College. Apply in person 1-6. 2t5 Part Time Jobs Available Now. Cleaning Homes with Other Students. $2.45/hr. HOME CARE SERVICES 693-7844 693-1088 FOR SALE 1974 Honda Civic Hatchback. Call Steve 693-3678 after 5. 4t4 7 ft. single bed, bumper pool, aquarium supplies. Playboy, 1970 Pontiac GTO. 3803 Windridge, Bryan. 846-0166. 4t2 Mustang II, Ghia. 1975. 4-speed. Original owner. Call 846-2197, 846-6541. 3t5 Sears compact stereo. 8-track AM-FM trntb. $110 or best offer. Excellent cond. Call 846- 8602. 2t3' Bring your bikes to White’s Auto Store College Station, your oldest and most dependable store, for parts, repair or trade and prices you like. FOR RENT FULL OR PART TIME HOUSEWIVES OR STUDENTS Help wanted, both day or night shift and weekends. Housewives work while children are in school. Stu dents nights 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. & weekends COUNTER AND CASHIER WORK $2.60/hour Bryan 1101 Texas An Equal Opportunity Employer APPLY IN PERSON ONLY WHATABURGER College Station 105 Dominik New Houses For Lease! Why pay more for an apartment when you can live in the privacy of a new home for less money? We are offering new 3 BDR, 1 bath homes featuring complete kitchens, washer-dryer connec tions, built-in bookcases, more than ample closet space, car ports, optional fences, conve nient to TAMU, children and pets welcome. From $265. Available immediately. Call 693-8817. i46t5 Part-time and full-time work available. Hours easily ar ranged to suit schedule. Excellent wages. Apply in person to Pepe’s Mexican Food, 107 Dominik, College Station. 146t5 FEAbTnTiAN OAKS APARTMENTS ATTENTION STUDENTS! “LET US HELP YOU” Are you having difficulty obtaining an apartment lease that coincides with your academic year? If so, please visit us. Are you completing your academic year in December? If so, please come in to discuss your leasing requirements. The Houston Chronicle needs 2 carriers for routes which will begin when classes resume. Ap plicants must have weekday af ternoons free from 1-5 p.m. and weekend mornings. Income from $300-450 a month. Call Julian McMurrey, 693-2323 or 846- 0763. 138tfn THE WOMEN’S FIELD HOCKEY CLUB at A&M needs rated officials to umpire games. If you’re qual ified, please call Sara Morse at 845-6754. i45te Are you a student with a family who is experiencing problems in locating a suitable apartment to lease? If so, please stop by our leasing office and we will attempt to meet your needs. Drive-in grocery check er. Approximately 15 hrs. weekly. 846-4141. Aerial photographer. Part-time. Must be experienced in opera tion or maintenance of aerial cameras. Remote Sensing Center. Call Bob Benton. 845- 5422. 4t4 Furnished & Unfurnished Efficiency 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments All Utilities Included No Escalation Clause or Fuel Adjustment Charge Two Swimming Pools Tennis Courts Party/Meeting Room Health Spas, including Saunas for Men & Women Three Laundry Rooms Rental office open Monday through Friday 9-12, 1-5 Saturday 10-5, Sunday 2-5 693-1110 1501 Hwy. 30 693-1011 1122 MR. GATTI’S the best pizza in town .... honest! Mr. Gatti’s is presently accepting applications for part time help. Start ing immediately. Above minimum wage, 8-20 hours a week. Apply in person between 2-7 p.m. 144110 REGISTERED NURSES FULL-TIME PSYCHIATRY 23 bed Psychiatric Inpatient Unit has pos itions available. Experience not required. Contact Director Hospital Service, 822- 7326, Ext. 33, 9 AM to 5 PM. Bluebonnet Psychiatric Center 14519 The C&S Transit Co. Restaurant is accepting applications for the fol lowing positions: — Pizza Makers — General Help Excellent wages Part-time & full time needed. Call 693-7623 or apply in person at 815 Hwy 30 (next to Sausalito AptS.) 2120 faldt PIZZA HUT TOP WAGES for dependable, well- groomed cooks and wait resses. If you are willing to to graciously serve our customers, we will reim burse you with one of the more attractive wage structures in this area. Full and part time, day and night positions open. Con tact Bob Gharis, 2610 S. Texas. as United Press Internatiiol L- , , PASS CHRISTIAN, Mi# 11 '”! tornado, believed triggered!** rieane Babe which hit ^ in nearby Louisiana, toucliej s . . in this small southwest Mia * rl £ 11 town yesterday afternoon, j ing an elementary school. No injuries were reported The twister destroyed si rooms at the school, PassQ fire officials said. The daiwj Ljanc estimated at $250,000. L’ s c . “About six classrooms were if. well demolished,” afiredept . £3 spokesman said. ’'Threero*ilr| ie ( torn out completely.’’ as The spokesman said llitR oca l around the school was pnSj c jp; untouched. “All it (thetonuM e f ro was the Imilding,” he said. lB ] oca have just come down, hit tie A. e SO i and gone back up.” He said a large gymnasia door to the school was i and all the trees around tie J were still standing. The National Weather S said the tornado, which hi!; at about 1:20 p.m., wasi ground for a very short tiraea moving north when itl Christian area. Babe, which diminishedti eal depression strength later day, moved inland 1 /Hiisiana coast about the saiK as the tornado. CASUAL FASHION for GUYS & GAlil TOP DRA Culpepper Plaza 3-C Barbecue #3 now hiring for all positions including bar tender. Apply in person between 2-4 p.m. Cul pepper Shop ping Center. te Meta, mm of laughter rallbe W. 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