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Compliance Statements and Notifications


Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act:
In compliance with the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, members of the Fairfield University community can visit the following website maintained by the Connecticut State Police for information concerning registered sex offenders: www.state.ct.us/dps/sex_offender_registry.htm.

Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act:
The Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989 requires the University to provide information to students about the health risks and legal consequences of substance abuse. This information, as well as the University's alcohol and drug policies, is outlined in the student conduct code.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA):
In accordance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, information regarding the intercollegiate athletics program is available for review upon reasonable advance request of the Director of Athletics.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act:
Fairfield University complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This report contains a summary of the Fairfield University's Department of Public Safety policies and procedures along with crime statistics as required. A copy of this report may be obtained at the department office in Loyola Hall, Room 2 or by calling the department at (203) 254-4090. The Department of Public Safety is open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The University is in compliance with the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act (PL 103-542).

Non-Discrimination Statement:
Fairfield University admits students of any sex, race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, or other University-administered programs.

Notification of Rights under FERPA:
Fairfield University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (also known as the Buckley Amendment), which defines the rights and protects the privacy of students with regard to their educational records. A listing of records maintained, their location, and the means of reviewing them is available in the Office of the Dean of Students.

The rights afforded to students with respect to their education records under FERPA are:

  • The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
  • The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write to the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
  • The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
  • The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Fairfield University to comply with the requirements of FERPA, at the following address:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605

 

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