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Page 4 THE BATTALION TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1978 The Battalion Classified Ol » K IAI. NOI K i: 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 parties 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. CollftV Director of • B Gos 1 £ Sas- o College ure A En list Desiq c College Goo: Deai es A Knight i B Beckham rqe C Shelter Dean ol the College of Dean of the College ol Dean ol the College ot F : Dep .Afe-s? Wr.rf.gn iiuYi.-n'r-js.-r - 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. Ill 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. IV. 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 students 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 ALLEN Oldsmobile Cadillac SALES - SERVICE "Where satisfaction is standard equipment’ 2401 Texas Ave. 823-8002 OFFICIAL NOTICK 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. Students 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 January 31, 1978. lion 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. Hirsch talks on growing i ^ LOST Lost last semester: Commodore business cal culator in Mr. Calculator case. Reward. 693- 8108. 86tl0 ROOM MATE W ANTED Roommate needed to share duplex. Fur nished. Washer/dryer included. $150/rnonth includes utilities. 3907 A Olive ofl Old College Rd. 846-9343. 87110 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 'hallenge 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 writT mg to. all inlerested parties wijtjiii.a . reasonable period of time (seven busi ness days) after the cohc'lusion of fhe hearing. VI 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. VII. 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 Registrars Office. Beyond these, the various departments and offices may deter mine their own policies regarding retention of records within existing law. Vlil. 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. IX. Former Students These procedures apply to all persons for merly enrolled at Texas A&M University as well as to those currently enrolled Need guy to share 2-bedroom duplex. Rent $122.50 plus utilities. Near University. 846- 3676 after 5. S3t5 SPECIAL NOTICE THE GRADUATE COLLEGE Final Examination for the Doctoral Degree Name; Bourke, Ian James Degree: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics Dissertation: A COMPARISON OF PRICE FORECASTING MODELS FOR MAN UFACTURING BEEF IN THE U S A. Time: 9:00 a.m. on January 17. 1978 Place: University Library, Room 333 G. VV. Kunze Dean of the Graduate College ATTENTION MAY GRADUATES! You may begin ordering your Graduation Announcements January 9, 1978 through February 17, 1978 in the Student Finance Center, Room 217, Memorial Stu dent Center from 8:00 to 4:00, Monday thru Friday. 75,26 $100 REWARD For information leading to the return of merchandise or the arrest and conviction of person/persons involved in vehicle burglary Thursday night 1/26/78 at Lakeview. Tools and tapes taken. Con tact Gary Young, home 693-7287, work 846- 8763. 8615 SERVICES Located 707 University Dr. Suite 23 next door to University National Bank. Hours 9-5 Mon.-Fri. 87t29 Service For All Chrysler Corp. Cars Body Work — Painting HALSELL MOTOR COMPANY INC. Dodge Sales and Service Since 1922 1411 Texas Ave. — 823-8111 Weight Watchers can help you lose weight without starving. College Sta tion class meets Thursdays 5:15 PM Lutheran Student Center, 315 North College Main. For free booklet and further information call 822-7303. 76(7 W AN TED |l DOCI :in\ sizo. Phono 822-6967. Full timo typin 7723. Symhols. Call 823- 392tf'n Typing. Exporiunuud. fast, accurate. All kinds. 822-0544. S3tfii Typing. 846-3491. Handicapped student needs tutor who has taken G.R.E. exam for graduate work. Hourly pay rate. Commensurate with qualifications. Reply to 3902 E. 29th, R4, Bryan. 87t5 AUTO INSURANCE FOR AGGIES: Call: George Webb Farmers Insurance Group 3400 S. College 823-8051 I OH SAKE 1974 Honda CB360. Extras. Slight damage, $650. 86t5 67 Chevy pick-up. New tires, ball joints and tie rods. 846-4562 after 5 p.m. 86t5 1973 CB 450 Honda. Helmets and battery charger included $750. 846-6814. 87t5 74 Mustang II, liftback, automatic, 4 eyl., A/C, P/S, P/B, good shape, $1995, 693-7574 after 3:30. 87t3 5 older rental houses to gether on 28,000 square feet near Sears Service Center. Potential commercial, but now excellent tax shel ter/annual income for in vestment. Contact owner in person at C-18-C, College View Apts., C.S. after 5 p.m. weekdays. asts “OFFICIAL NOTICE” SUBJECT: Filing Deadline Dates for Financial Aid TO: All Students, Texas A&M University The College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Form serves as the financial aid application at this University. To insure that financial aid funds are available at the beginning of the academic periods below, the following deadline dates for filing the Financial Aid Form are announced for your information and appropriate action: *Last Date Financial Last Mailing Date for Financial Aid Form Period Summer Session (12 weeks, only) An Academic Year Fall Semester, Only Spring Semester, Only Need Analysis Reports Will Be Accepted January 1 April 1 April 1 September 1 January 15 April 15 April 15 September 15 *The Financial Need Analysis Report is provided to this office by the College Schol arship Service and is based on information contained in the Financial Aid Form. Normal processing time for a Financial Aid Form at College Scholarship Service (including mail time) is about two (2) weeks. Therefore, you should mail your Financial Aid form to College Scholarship Service to allow sufficient time for proper processing and mail time. Applicants for financial aid from Texas A&M University have to compete for limited funds. Deadlines are established sptbat. all applicants are treated fairly and equally, without last minute haste. Financial i^idiForms submitted after the dates shown above will be processed only if time permits and funds are available.74(30 Gerontologist Gerald P. Hirsch of Oak Ridge National Laboratories will lecture at Texas A&M Univer sity Friday on “Theories of Aging — Trying to Understand Why We Be come Old.“ EOR SALE EOR RENT LOST MINOLTA POCKET INSTAMATIC CAMERA in brown case. Has much sen timental value to owner. REWARD OFFERED. Call Tom at 845-3976. 8711 Electric guitar, fender champ amp, four hi-fi speakers, sharp 8-track record deck, Bic 960 turntable, Navaho citizen band base with sideband. 693-1706. site STEREO DISCOUNTS: Complete systems and stereo components at 20-40% discount. Also high-end audio, P.A. equip ment, guitars, and t.v.’s. Call Jimmy Spalten— 846-5360. All quality name brands in factory sealed cartons — fully guaranteed. 82ti4 1 OH REM New 2 bdr. apt. walking distance from A&M. $195 unfurn., $225 turn. 846-5034. Bills not included. 80t8 Horse pasture and stall. 846-7015. 74tl6 Kitchenettes. Bills paid, deposit, $150 monthly, cable. Before 1:00 822 3078. 86t2 3 bdrm. 2 full baths, washer/dryer conn. $150 mo. 822-5685. 87t3 Duplex for rent. $250 month unfurnished without utilities. Washer/dryer included. 3907 B Olive otf Old College Rd. 846-9343. 87t l0 Short term sublease axailahle in ( S llirongl June. 2-bcdrm duplex. S195 mo. Call 693- 0369 after 6 p.m. Sttlt NEW APARTM F. NTS. Kflkieiicy $ 135 moilth. One bedroom from $150 month, two bedroom from $175 month. All bills paid except electric it\ . Villa West \partmcntx. south ol Villa Maria. Lorraine Peterson. Manager. 822- 7772. 75tfn CHEYENNE APTS. Biand new attractive apartments. 2 bdrm., 1 bath. All modern appliances. Washer, dryer connec tions. Central air/heat. About 1 mile from campus. 693-0285. rotfn NOW TAKING DEPOSITS Lexington Apartments and Motor Inn “A day or a lifetime” . . . 216 Dominik 693-1220 '"One & Two bedroom furnished apartments. *AII bills paid. *No required lease. ♦Total security system. eotso MONACO AND POSADA APTS. 1, 2, 3, Bedroom apart ments from $ 170 and up or ask about our room mate plan. 70-80-90 per month. 693-2614. The free lecture is scheduled for 3 p.m. in 206 Memorial Student Cen ter. Hirsch’s visit to Texas A&M, part of a five-campus tour of Texas uni versities, also includes a Thursday for students on and cell turnover. That lei 4 p.m. in 205 Oceanograplj Meteorology Building. Hi rsch’s talk will focus J studies of aging. There is soitt| dence that in the next 2d years, such studies might lei maximum life expectancy« United States another 10 yei approximately 80-85 years t Let Our Musical Figurines Say “I Love You” *. Feb. 14 76112 Puppy Plays "Your Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You'' FEMALE 11 ELI’ W ANT ED. l ull time-. Bookki-i-piug. Imvntovx Control. CoimU-r SaU-s. St-nd Et-sumi-. T.O. Box 4274, Bryan. "I x. 77801. 8545 Pandas Pla "Love Me • • ^ ^ Tender" Part-time employee that is super typist. Hours and salary negotiable. Send qualifications to P.O. Box 3041 College Sta tion. An Equal Opportuni ty/Affirmative Action Employer. 85tfn , We Also Have A Large Selection of Music Boxes We are looking for a special type person. We wish to be associated with an individual who wants a challenging career in marketing. The re wards are great for the right individual. Is your future im portant enough to spend time investigating our offer? For more information or an appointment call (713) 846- 1791 or write P.O. Box 9176, College Station. sets BLUEBONNET PSYCHIATRIC CENTER 405 W. 28th St. Bryan, Texas Therapeutic Community Milieu 23 Bed, Inpatient Unit Small, Supportive Staff Staff Development Program Fulltime positions available for: REGISTERED NURSES and COUNSELORS CONTACT: DIRECTOR HOSPITAL SERV ICES 822-7326, Ext. 39 Equal opportunity employer through affirmative action. 8315 fill THE LA SALLE Attention Co-op Stu dents. A quiet, dignified place to live & study. Monthly Rates 120 SOUTH MAIN BRYAN 713/822-1501 WANTED School Bus Drivers for Bryan Public Schools. Apply now for immediate training for Students need ing part-time work now or during the second semes ter. 33/4 to 4V2 hours per day @ $3.00 per hour. 3 3 /4 hrs. guaranteed if availa ble mornings. (6:45 to 8:30) and afternoons (2:30 to 4:30). Some longer. Car pools availa ble. Medical Insurance available at group rates. Ph. 779-3220. bait Battalion Classified Call 845-2611 LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PLACE TO LIVE? WE’VE GOT IT! Can you believe a brand-new 3-bedroom house with all appliances including washer and dryer, a carport and a fenced yard if you want it. Located five blocks from TAMU. $270 per month with tenant paying all utilities. We have sev eral lease plans to suit your needs. THE CRUSE CORPORATION Thelma Costa Offices 8-5 693-2800 Larry Cr use Evenings and Weekends 693-3047 2 MONTHS FREE RENT Beautiful! Spacious New! 4-plexes 2 bdrm. — unfurnished. All built-ins Average mo. rent $164.29 Luxurious living was never cheaper! Cheyenne Apts. 846-2426 HELP WANTED FULL OR PART TIME Day Shifts (10-3 p.m.) (11-3 p.m.) (10-5 p.m.) Night Shifts 5 p.m., 2 or 3 nights a week and weekends. Also have full time work. Ideal position for mothers with children in school or students, we will arrange hours to fit your needs. 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