Admissions and Student Information
49 Records and Registration Office that the student is economically dependent as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. • The public, when the discloser is the final results of an institutional disciplinary proceeding regarding a crime of violence or “non-forcible sex offense” where the institution has determined that a policy violation occurred. • The victim of an alleged crime of violence or a nonforcible sex offense when the disclosure is the final results of an institutional disciplinary proceeding regarding that offense, regardless of whether the institution determined that a policy violation occurred. • Certain individuals, pursuant to the specific conditions outlined in FERPA, in connection with a disciplinary proceeding when the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense and, with respect to the allegation made against him or her, the student has committed a violation of A-B Tech policy. • Parents of students under the age of 21 regarding the student’s violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or of any A-B Tech policy, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance. • Certain individuals when a student has been designated a sex offender or otherwise required to register under section 170101 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. Protection of Student Data Safeguarding of personal information is a priority for A-B Tech. Great care is taken to protect all forms of sensitive data, including but not limited to personally identifying information. In addition to the FERPA requirements discussed in the previous section, the College continually strives to stay abreast of and adapt appropriately to changing expectations, guidelines and best practices, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Protection Act (HIPPA), the North Carolina Community College Institutional Information Processing System (IIPS) Security Manual, publications from the National Institute on Standards and Technology (NIST), the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the GrammLeach-Bliley Act (GLBA). Information on the College’s current procedures and practices regarding data protection, identity management and authentication can be found in the Curriculum Distance Instruction Procedure (207.07) here, www.abtech.edu/online-distance-learning/curriculum-distance-instruction. Gramm-Leach Bliley Act The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to protect the privacy of their customers, including customers’ nonpublic, personal information. To ensure this protection, the GLBA mandates appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.
Because colleges and universities are considered financial institutions, A-B Tech must follow GLBA requirements. The College has a responsibility to secure information typically gathered in connection with obtaining a financial product or service. This includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, phone numbers, bank and credit card account numbers, income and credit histories and Social Security numbers. In an effort to pursue all appropriate safeguarding standards, the GLBA directs institutions to implement an Information Security Program and designate a program coordinator. A-B Tech’s Information Security Program is coordinated by the Administrator of Information Security. In accordance with GLBA mandates, A-B Tech’s Information Security Program also adheres to the following elements: 1. Assessment of internal and external risks to the security and confidentiality of customer information. 2. Annual reporting of safeguards to the A-B Tech Board of Trustees. 3. Employee training. 4. Oversight of service providers. 5. Evaluation and improvement of the Information Security Program.
Student Complaints A-B Tech recognizes the rights of students and is dedicated to resolving student complaints in a timely, fair, and reasonable manner. Any student, including those participating in online/distance courses and high school dual enrollment courses offered at any A-B Tech site may file a complaint and request a review. Students unable to attend hearings in person may request electronic options throughout the respective appeal process. A-B Tech recognizes the following categories of written student complaints: Grade Appeals, Student Appeals, Discrimination and Harassment grievances, including Sexual Misconduct, and Code of Student Conduct Violation Appeals. As such, A-B Tech follows guidelines set forth in the Grade Appeals Policy and Procedure (see pages 49-50),the Student Appeals Policy and Procedure (see pages 51-52), the Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Procedure (see pages 42), the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedure (see page 59), Code of Student Conduct Policy and Procedure (see page 53), and the Student Due Process Policy and Procedures (see page 58) when addressing student complaints. The College is committed to a prompt and fair resolution of any issues that arise between students and College employees and takes great care to ensure these policies and procedures are reviewed, updated and consistently followed when addressing student complaints.
Catalog 2021-2022
