The College abides by federal and state regulations regarding the privacy of student records and complies with the laws regarding access procedures. Additional information regarding student records, retention, and access is listed under Security of Student Records in the Academic Policies section of the college catalog.
The Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires each institution to determine "directory information" that may be released without the student's consent, unless the student has specifically requested that some or all of the information not be released. PBCC has classified the following as directory information:
- Student name*
- Student address*
- E-mail address*
- Phone number*
- Photo ID picture*
- Dates of Attendance (session dates only)
- Major field of study
- Weight and height of members of athletic teams
- Degrees and awards received
- Previous educational institution attended
*Important Directory Information Note:
Although Palm Beach Community College has designated student name, street and e-mail addresses, phone number, and photographs as directory information, these will appear only in PBCC-generated information such as the commencement ceremony programs, PBCC publications, Student IDs (PantherCard), and news releases of awards. E-mail addresses may be made available to students in distance learning environments where electronic communication between students is required. In addition, students' names and addresses will be given to selected institutions of higher education for recruiting purposes and military branches in accordance with federal guidelines. Military branches will also be given phone numbers.
A student must submit to the registrar's office a written notice stating which of the above items are not to be released to the general public.
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