Confidentiality
CSUEB educates employees about compliance with the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). That being said, the lack of a consistent knowledge basis for applying FERPA may well block the flow of information that is necessary to form a comprehensive picture of an at-risk student. The university has adopted the definition given in the “Model Notification of Rights under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions” suggested on the United States Department of Education web page.
All information discussed in the Student CARE Team (SCT) will be kept confidential by all standing and adjunct SCT members, and will only be shared with others in the university to carry out recommendations and interventions. Those coming to provide direct information about a student in distress may be asked to leave the meeting while the Student CARE Team discusses the situation.
The Student CARE Team will not be able to give details about any actions taken to those reporting a concern, but the will acknowledge that the report has been received and has been assigned for action. If a reporter continues to have concern about a student, they can reach out to a SCT member to consult. If they receive additional information about the case, they