The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

Consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) or 1974, as amended by S. J. Res 40 (12-30-74), the following statement represents the position of Concordia University Wisconsin with respect to the confidentiality of student records.

The Act assures students "the right to inspect any and all official records, files, and data directly related..." to themselves, and assures the student an opportunity for debate or correction of inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate data in the student's file.

The Act provides that no party may review a student's record with the exception of the following, who do not need written consent of the student to view a record: other school officials, officials of other schools or systems in which the student intends to enroll, authorized representatives of:

1. the Comptroller General of the U.S.
2. the Secretary of H.E.W.
3. administrative head of an education agency
4. state educational authorities. Persons working in connection with a student's application for, or receipt of, financial aid.

Any other than those listed above can obtain access to a student's file only upon written release from the student. This record will be available for inspection only by the student. The following procedure has been established for CUW students.

A written request, signed by the student shall be presented to the Registrar or appropriate office. The Registrar, or other appropriate office will arrange a time and date, within 45 days after receipt of the request, for the student to review the record.

The following types of information are considered directory information and may be included in publications or disclosed upon request without consent of the student, but only after public notice of these categories of information has been given in order to allow sufficient time for the student to inform the institution that any and all of this information should not be released without prior consent, such requests can be made in writing to the Registrar's Office:

• student's name
• address including e-mail
• telephone number
• dates of attendance
• class standing
• previous institution(s) attended
• major field of study
• awards
• honors (including Dean's List)
• degree(s) conferred (including date)
• past and present participation in official recorded sports activities
• physical factors (height, weight of athletes)
• date and place of birth

The Act provides the student the right to file with the U.S. Department of Education a complaint concerning alleged failures by the education institution to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

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

Public Notice Designating Directory Information

Concordia University Wisconsin hereby designates the following categories of student information as public or “Directory Information.” Such information may be disclosed by the institution for any purpose, at its discretion.

Category I   

Name, address, telephone number, dates of attendance, class, photos and class schedules.

Category II

Previous institution(s) attended, major field of study, awards, honors (includes Dean’s List), degree(s) conferred (including dates).

Category III

Past and present participation in officially recorded sports and activities, physical factors (height, weight of athletes), date and place of birth.

Currently enrolled students may withhold disclosure of any category of information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. To withhold disclosure, written notification must be received in the Office of the Registrar prior to the fifth class day of each academic year. Forms requesting the withholding of Directory Information are available in the Office of the Registrar.

Concordia University Wisconsin assumes that failure on the part of any student to specifically request the withholding of categories of Directory Information indicates individual approval for disclosure.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety and Campus Crime Report

The safety of all members of our campus community is a high priority at Concordia University Wisconsin. Become an informed member of our campus community to protect yourself and welcome visitors.

A copy of Concordia University's annual campus security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security/safety, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

You may obtain a copy of this report through any one of the means listed below by contacting the Student Life Office of Concordia University requesting either a written copy or an electronic copy (sent via e-mail).

US Mail:    
Concordia University Wisconsin - Student Life Office   
12800 North Lake Shore Drive - Mequon, WI 53097   
E-mail: student.life@cuw.edu
Location: Luther Hall, Room 127 (above address)

Grievance Procedure

Students with grievances may wish to consult with their academic advisor or the appropriate division chairperson. Procedure for the process involved in working through a grievance is spelled out in the Student Handbook.

Non-Discrimination Policies

Concordia University Wisconsin admits qualified students of any age, sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental conditions, or developmental disability, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Concordia University Wisconsin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, physical or mental condition, or developmental disability in the administration of its admission policies, education policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and extra-curricular programs or other school-administered programs. Concordia University does not discriminate on the basis of handicap. (c.f. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Title IV

Concordia University fully subscribes to all Federal and State civil rights laws banning discrimination for private, church-affiliated institutions of higher education. CU will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, State or Federal law.

A pamphlet summarizing CU’s policy and procedures relating to sexual harassment and gender discrimination, and a full explanation of the policy, which includes a list of University staff members who can help, can be found at: www.cuw.edu/consumerinformation

Weapons Prohibited

All persons are prohibited from possessing or carrying a firearm, ammunition or weapons of any kind, as determined in CU’s sole discretion, regardless of whether the person has a permit to carry a firearm. Any employee, faculty, student or other representative of the University who violates this policy shall be notified of the violation and subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination or expulsion.