FERPA Clear and Simple: The College Professional's Guide to Compliance (Josseybass) [Paperback]

Clifford A. Ramirez (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0470498773 | ISBN-13: 978-0470498774 | Publication Date: September 22, 2009 | Edition: 1

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliance has always been challenging due to complex regulatory language and exposure to risk. However, institutions that do not comply are in jeopardy of losing federal funding. Accessible and user-friendly, FERPA Clear and Simple clarifies the regulations and provides a ready reference for compliance and problem solving. This need-to-have guide offers critical and relevant material (including the 2008 Amendments) from a new perspective to help staff in student affairs, academic departments, and administrative support positions understand and comply with FERPA guidelines.

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This vital resource offers higher education administrators—and anyone responsible for education records and the management of student information—a timely guide that will aid in the establishment of policies, procedures, and practices compliant with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). In addition, the book contains information on the myriad changes to the FERPA rules that were enacted in 2008 including responding to the Patriot Act, conforming to the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, regulations pertaining to online students, and more.

Clifford A. Ramirez, a noted expert on FERPA, explains definitions and language, presents guidelines for the application of FERPA, and demonstrates how to develop FERPA deci?sion-making abilities. Written for both new and seasoned administrators, this important book presents an opportunity for renewed understanding of FERPA, continued professional development, and individual self-audit for compliance. The book contains information on:

• FERPA and the regulatory universe of privacy
• Understanding FERPA basics
• Understanding the privacy rights under FERPA
• FERPA exceptions for parents and safety
• Other exceptions and FERPA concerns

Presented in a concise yet comprehensive format, FERPA Clear and Simple can facilitate any institution's local assessment of regulatory compliance.

About the Author

Clifford A. Ramirez is the principal of Cliff Ramirez & Associates, a training and consulting firm founded to support, advance, and facilitate the effectiveness of higher education and other service industry professionals. With 20 years experience in higher education, Cliff has served as president of the Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (PACRAO), is part of Registrar and Enrollment Services Consulting for Colleges and Universities (RESCCU), is the FERPA expert for College Parents of America, and founded three professional development institutes. He has authored other FERPA books, including Managing the Privacy of Student Records, which was based upon his critically acclaimed workshop, and he co-edited TheFERPA Answer Book published by Jossey-Bass.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (September 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470498773
• ISBN-13: 978-0470498774
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.9 x 11.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #681,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Clifford A. Ramirez has worked in higher education for over 20 years and is currently serving as registrar at Claremont Graduate University. He has worked at UCLA, Antioch University Los Angeles, and Pomona College. Cliff is also the founder and president of Cliff Ramirez & Associates, which has provided FERPA training and consultation for higher education institutions since 2004.

Cliff has been teaching and presenting on FERPA since 2000. Through LRP Publications, he published a textbook and training guide entitled "Managing the Privacy of Student Records." Two other books--"The FERPA Transition: Helping Parents Adjust to Higher Education Records Laws" and "Records Management in Higher Education" followed. In early 2009, he collaborated with attorney Aileen Gelpi on Jossey-Bass' "The FERPA Answer Book."

Active in his profession, Cliff has contributed his talents and leadership abilities to the Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (PACRAO), the American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (AACRAO), the Council on Law in Higher Educataion (CLHE), and College Parents of America. He served as the 2003 PACRAO President and founded three professional development institutes.

A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Cliff attended the Graduate Theological Institute while studying for the priesthood. He later worked for Bank of America before joining higher education. Throughout his life, professional development has been an important value. He is a certified facilitator of the Franklin Covey curricula and has also developed and presented his own seminars and workshops.

A native of southern California, Cliff lives there still with his son and two Golden Retriever mixes.

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This review is from: FERPA Clear and Simple: The College Professional's Guide to Compliance (Josseybass) (Paperback)

This book is a must for all college and university officials who need to understand FERPA and all of its applications and restrictions. With clear explanations and pertinent examples, all aspects of the federal regulations regarding this complex code are covered in one volume. The index and table of contents provide an excellent map of the book, especially when you may have a particular question. Deans, registrars, admissions officers and even faculty chairs should have a copy in their professional library.