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.
COUNTER AND CASHIER WORK
$2.75/hour
apply in person only
WHATABURGER
Bryan
1101 Texas
An Equal Opportunity Employer
College Station
105 Dominik
75tfn
* Happy Cottage
BUY 1
&
GET 1
FREE
... university studio
115 College Main 846-IU
LAST CHANCE SALE
nn
This is your last chance to buy good quality all-new fumit!
at rock bottom prices. Our new '78 lines are coming&we
must liquidate our entire stock NOW! All merchandise sd:
on first come basis. Dealers welcome.
Family-proof Herculon sofa & chair.
Don’t rent . . . buy at
Man-size 3-position recliners
from
Woodgrain dining table & 4 upholstered
chairs ... cut to
9
4-pc. maple or walnut finished
bedroom sets . . . begin at
Full-size extra firm mattress sets
Fully guaranteed at
Walnut or maple finished chest
4& 5drawer. . . begin at
*139*
$ 69
$ 59
$ 119 s
$ 74
$29
TEXAS FURNITURE OUTLET
712 Villa Maria Open 9-9 Mon.-Sat
Across from Montgomery Ward's in Manor East Mall
2
9
Wil
$2.
61
Do What you’ve
Always Wanted To Do:
Fly An Airplane! And
Do It Mow With Our r
Special DISCOVERY |
FLIGHT... $10.00 Pays
For Everythin^!
If you're one of the countless numbers who have always wanted
to fly an airplane, do it now! This ad and S10.00 will put you in the
pilot's seat of a Cessna. You'll actually fly the airplane with the
assistance of a professional CPC flight instructor. You'll also
receive valuable instruction on the ground before and after your
Discovery Flight. When you have earned your Private Pilot's
license, you're eligible to enter the S300.000 TakeOff
Sweepstakes. See us for complete details. No purchase
necessary. Void where prohibited by law
Cessna^
PHOI CENKR
BRAZOS AVIATION
EASTERWOOD AIRPORT • COLLEGE STATION
846-8767
II