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Disagreement with the finding or sanctions is not, by itself, grounds for appeals. Disciplinary proceedings conducted by the College are subject to the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law governing the privacy of student information. FERPA generally limits disclosure of student information outside the College without the student's consent, but it does provide for release of student disciplinary information without a student's consent in certain circumstances. Additional information about FERPA can be found on the College's website at www.intercoast.edu. CULTURAL DIVERSITY POLICY InterCoast strives to achieve an inclusive environment and increasing diversity in our educational program with cultural diversity as a core value. The school aspires to include the development of a culture where individuals move beyond mere tolerance, but also embrace and celebrate the richness of debate and dialogue based upon cultural differences. The school supports the development of a richly diverse student body as well as faculty and staff. The commitment to diversity means the institution as a whole challenges itself and creates opportunities for a culturally diverse learning environment. The school is and shall be supportive of cultural humility and that is incorporated into the educational experience and practiced at the institution. CELL PHONE USE POLICY Cell phones should be turned off or muted during class sessions, as the ringing may interfere with class activities. Cell phones should only be used in the classrooms incases of emergency. Students are asked to leave the classroom to answer emergency calls. EATING / DRINKING /SMOKING POLICY In orderto maintain a clean, healthy, and professional learning environment, eating, drinking and smoking (including, but not limitedto cigars, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapor cigarettes) are restricted to defined areas and smoking is never allowed inside the building. PARKING POLICY InterCoast has reserved parking areas available for student parking. Free parking is available at all campus sites. Students may notpark in undesignated student parking areas. InterCoast is not responsible for parking violations, tow away fees, property theft, or property damage to vehicles. Vehicles should be kept locked at all times. Student parking decals, if required, must be placed in student vehicles before parking at the school premises. STUDENT RECORDS POLICY The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 4 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. The Family Rights & Privacy Act prohibits an institution from releasing school records or any other information about astudent to any third party without the student's written consent. InterCoast protects the privacy of all students. Students are guaranteed right to access to their own files. Student files are maintained forfive years from the date of graduation or withdrawal. Effective January 1, 2010, student transcripts are maintained indefinitely. Education records are defined as records which are comprised of materials and documents containing information directly related to a student and their education that are maintained by the College. Records are supervised by the Campus President and access is afforded to the College's staff forthe purposes of recording grades and attendance, documenting careerservices and advising notes, and admissions and financial aid information. Student information is also reviewed by the financial aid departmentfor purposes of determining financial aid eligibility. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include: 1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within forty-five (45) days of the day that the College receives a request for access. Students may request a review of their records, in writing and submitted to the Campus President. Students will be allowedto reviewthe education record under appropriate supervision, during regular business hours. 2. The right to request the amendment of a student's education record that the student believes is inaccurate, InterCoast Colleges School Catalog 38 1 Page