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Privacy of Student Records
sional School Fair to recruit our students and alumni. Senior
programming brings together many resources for seniors to gain
information concerning graduation and life afterward. The Se-
nior Etiquette Dinner offers an informational dining experience
on proper etiquette.
HEALTH SERVICES
The Health Services Office is open weekdays. Health services are pro-
vided by a registered nurse for assessments of illness and injuries with
referrals to a physician if necessary. Information on health questions and
resources are available. Most services are free of charge. A nominal fee
is required for flu vaccinations due at the time of service. Allergy shots are
administered free of charge. All students are required to supply a Medi-
cal History Form, proof of immunizations and health insurance. Student
health insurance information is available through the Student Affairs Office
and Health Services Office.
Bacterial Meningitis
In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1107, on and after January 1, 2012,
all first-time students under 30 years of age, including transfer students,
dual credit students attending classes on McMurry's campus, and any stu-
dent who previously attended McMurry University before January 1, 2012
and is seeking to be readmitted, must present a certificate to the institution
demonstrating they have been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis
within the past 5 years. In addition, students must have received
the vaccination at least 10 days prior to attending class. Students will not
be permitted to register for classes until proof of vaccination is on file in
the Health Services Office.
THE OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY AND
ACCOMODATIONS
The purpose of The Office of Accessibility and Accomodations is to enable
students with disabilities to participate in the full range of college experi-
ences; to promote an environment that is barrier-free, and to actively
address and promote disability awareness within the campus community
through programs and services designed to meet the academic and
professional needs of the individuals with disabilities. Qualified students
with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, not be excluded from
participation in or be denied the benefits of reasonable University services,
programs, or activities or be subjected to discrimination of any kind. To be
eligible for services, the student with a disability must provide The Office of
Accessibility and Accomodations current documentation that describes the
specific disability prior to or at the beginning of the semester. The docu-
mentation must be from a licensed or certified professional in the area of
the disability (i.e. psychologist, physician or educational diagnostician).
Students with disabilities must contact The Office of Accessibility and Ac-
comodations to discuss academic needs before the beginning of their first
semester or as soon as they are diagnosed with a disability. Once docu-
mentation is on file, reasonable accommodations may be made. To obtain
additional information or specific guidelines on particular services students
should contact The Office of Accessibility and Accommodations.
CONFERENCE AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES
McMurry University's Conference and Enrichment Services office coor-
dinates a variety of activities on the campus with special emphasis on
summer youth camps, community outreach, church activities, off campus
organization meetings and conferences and workshops. These programs
represent an opportunity to bring prospective students onto the McMurry
University campus and to serve the Abilene community with year-round
enrichment experiences.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Consistent with the United Methodist Church philosophy and principles,
McMurry University is strongly committed to the development of the stu-
dent and promotion of personal integrity and self-responsibility. Students
enrolling at McMurry become citizens of the community and are entitled
to enjoy the privileges and assume the responsible obligations associatedwith this affiliation. Since the rights of all students are protected, and an
atmosphere conducive to intellectual and religious development, personal
growth, and community association are to be promoted, standards and
guidelines on student behavior are necessary. The Student Code of Con-
duct is intended to outline certain responsibilities and expectations ofMcMurry students and assist the students to understand their role in the
academic community.
A student who enrolls at McMurry University is expected to conduct
himself/herself in a manner compatible with the University's function as
an educational, Methodist-affiliated institution; to adhere to University
policies; to show respect for properly constituted authority; and to observe
correct standards of conduct. It is the student's responsibility to be
knowledgeable about all University student conduct policies. Any student
who engages in conduct that is prohibited by the University is subject to
judicial action whether such conduct takes place on or off the campus
or whether civil or criminal penalties are also imposed for such conduct.
Furthermore, a student is subject to judicial action for prohibited conduct
that occurs while participating in off-campus activities sponsored by the
University, or University organizations, including, but not limited to: field
trips, internships, socials, training exercises, pledging, rotations or clinical
assignments. Violations of the McMurry Student Code of Conduct are re-
ferred and adjudicated through the Student Affairs office under the general
direction of the Dean of Student Affairs. The Student Code of Conduct is
available for review in the Council Fire.
PRIVACY OF STUDENT EDUCATION
RECORDS
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Annual Notice to Students
McMurry University annually informs students of the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This Act protects the privacy
of education records, establishes the right of students to inspect and
review their education records, and provides guidelines for the correction
of inaccurate or misleading data. Students also have the right to file com-
plaints with the FERPA office concerning alleged failures by the institution
to comply with the Act.
Disclosure of Student Records
In general, personally identifiable information from a student's education
records will not be disclosed without written consent from the student.
This includes, but is not limited to, grades, academic schedule information,
and transcripts. The Act does allow some exceptions in which a student's
education records can or must be released which include notification in
cases involving certain types of disciplinary proceedings or subpoenas. In
addition, two other exceptions may be made by the university: (1) direc-
tory information, as listed below, may be released unless the student
requests that it be withheld and the proper paperwork is on file in the
Registrar's office; (2) student records may be released to the parents of
dependent students as defined by Internal Revenue Code 1986, Section
152.
Directory Information
McMurry University designates the following as public or Directory Infor-
mation. As such, it may be disclosed by the university for any purpose at
its discretion.
* Name
* Date and place of birth
* Hometown
* Local and permanent address/telephone numbers
* Directory phone
* Student's McM email address
* Major and minor fields of study
* Anticipated degree
* Dates of attendance
* Degrees and awards received
* Classification
* Anticipated graduation dates
* Student enrollment status (full-time/part-time)
* Currently enrolled or not* Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
* Weight and height of members of athletic teams
* All previous educational agencies or institutions attended
* Photographs16
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