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Release of Student Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 restricts access to and disclosure of information from students' education records without the written consent of the student except in certain instances permitted under the Act. "Directory Information" will be disclosed without the student's prior written consent unless the student has notified the Office of the Registrar to restrict release of that information. In accordance with provisions of the Act, Davidson provides Directory Information in various College publications including the Davidson College Directory, the Davidson College Official Record (commonly known as the catalogue), and various publicity and information publications of the Athletic Department. "Directory Information" is defined as:
• student name
• home address
• email address
• local, home, and e-mail addresses
• local, home, and mobile telephone number • photographs, and videos
• eating house affiliation
• enrollment status and class
• major field of study(to include minors and interdisciplinary minors
• dates of attendance
• degrees, honors, and awards received
• the most recent educational agency or institution attended by the student • participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
• weight and height of members of athletic teams
• anticipated degree and degree date
Please note that such information as parents' names and addresses, date and place of birth, course schedule, grades and grade-point average are not Directory Information and will not be released without the written consent of the student.
Students may withhold the release of Directory Information by notifying the Registrar in writing no later than seven days after the beginning of classes each semester. Following receipt of such notification, the college will not give the information to outside sources nor print it in its published directories unless they are already in the final stages of preparation. The information remains available for internal use within the faculty and administration. A request for non- disclosure of Directory Information will be honored for only one academic year or portion thereof. Therefore, authorization to withhold Directory Information must be filed annually.
Weapons Policy
Davidson College strictly prohibits possession of weapons of any type by students, employees and visitors on all college property, including guns, both concealed and visible, and without regard to the validity of any permits. Also included are knives, explosives or any other deadly object. Violators are subject to expulsion, termination, criminal prosecution or any combination of sanctions. Any violation of this policy should be reported immediately to the Campus Police (x2178).
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Philosophy
The primary purpose of Davidson College is to assist students in developing humane instincts and disciplined and creative minds for leadership and service. All members of the academic community--students, faculty, and staff--share the responsibility for preserving an environment that enables these pursuits and all are expected to exemplify high standards
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