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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT
OF 1974 (FERPA)
FERPA, commonly known as the Buckley Amendment, was issued by
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in the 1976 Federal
Register. The regulations were transferred to the Department of
Education when it was established and codified in Part 99 of Title 34 of
the Code of Federal Regulations.
The purpose of FERPA is to afford certain rights to students concerning
their educational records. FERPA applies to all schools that receive
funding under most programs administered by the Secretary of
Education. Most post-secondary institutions, both public and private,
generally receive such funding and must, therefore, comply with FERPA.
FERPA applies to all education records maintained by a post-secondary
institution, or by any party acting for the institution, which are directly
related to the student. These include but are not limited to assessment
test scores, academic standing, rosters, class schedule, or any information
that would make the student’s identification easily traceable. FCC may
release directory information, which includes student’s name, dates of
attendance, and enrollment status–see the FCC catalog for a complete
list. Students wishing to restrict directory information must contact the
Welcome Center (in writing) with their request. Contact the Welcome
Center for additional information.
ALTERNATE CALENDARS
FCC continuing education classes are held at several off-campus
locations. Each off-campus location is closed on specific dates for a
variety of reasons (e.g., Parent-Teacher Night, special holidays, etc.). The
first night of class, your instructor will discuss information about any
holidays or closings which affect your classes.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU)
The continuing education unit (CEU) was created to provide a standard
unit of measure, quantify continuing adult education and training
activities (non-credit), and serve the diversity of providers, activities,
and purposes in adult education. One CEU equals ten contact hours of
participation in organized continuing education/training experience
under responsible, qualified direction and instruction. To receive CEUs
you must attend a CEU-eligible class, attend at least 80% of the class, and
meet all class requirements.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Students should be at least 16 years of age to enroll in most continuing
education courses, except for those courses specifically designated
for younger students. Students under the age of 16 who have
completed at least the seventh grade may be permitted to enroll on
a case-by-case basis. Students will be considered for such admission
if they demonstrate the ability to profit from instruction based on a
set of specific criteria. For more information, call the counseling office
(301.846.2471). Certain programs or courses of study include higher
minimum age for participation when the college has determined that
age is a factor necessary to the normal operation of the program or
activity. Minimum age is used as a measure or approximation of the level
of maturity, judgment and social independence needed for successful
participation in the program or activity in addition to academic skills.
[Authority: 34 CFR 110.12]
Certain programs offered by the Institute for Learning in Retirement
are offered as special benefits for seniors, and include a minimum age
for participation in the program or activity, as is permitted by federal
law. Classes may be opened to other interested individuals if space is
available. [Authority: 34 CFR 110.16]
COLLEGE POLICIES & PROCEDURES
All students agree to abide by the policies and procedures of Frederick
Community College, including those concerning drug and alcohol
abuse, weapons on campus, student conduct, classroom behavior,
discrimination, grievance, and other policies and procedures. Students
understand that not abiding by these policies and procedures will
subject them to the penalties stated within. See for student
policies and procedures and the Student Code of Conduct.