What standard security practices must I follow?
Posted: March 22, 2013 at 4:50 pm, Last Updated: June 28, 2019 at 2:33 pm
All faculty must utilize reasonable measures to preserve the confidentiality, security and integrity of the George Mason University information systems and the information contained therein. All teaching staff should practice appropriate security measures: Never disclose, share or loan your username(s) and password(s) to anyone (e.g., another employee, faculty member, supervisor, student assistant, etc.). Department staff […]
How do I notify students of their grades?
Posted: March 22, 2013 at 4:49 pm, Last Updated: June 28, 2019 at 2:34 pm
Once you have determined students’ final grades, enter them immediately using Patriot Web. Your deadline is 48 hours after the scheduled final examination period for the class (see Schedule of Classes). Instruct students to check their grades by accessing their transcript on Patriot Web. Graded work during the semester must be returned personally to the […]
May I access student academic records?
Posted: March 22, 2013 at 4:49 pm, Last Updated: June 28, 2019 at 2:35 pm
Faculty may access a student’s record only in their capacity as the student’s advisor. At Mason, faculty may not access the academic records of students in their classes.
Does Mason require FERPA training?
Posted: March 22, 2013 at 4:48 pm, Last Updated: June 28, 2019 at 2:43 pm
All George Mason University employees who handle or have access to education records, including all instructional/research and administrative/professional faculty, must complete FERPA training session upon employment, and then every two years. FERPA training is also required to receive Banner access. Every individual doing any work on behalf of Mason must comply with policies and guidelines […]
What are the consequences for violating FERPA?
Posted: March 22, 2013 at 4:48 pm, Last Updated: June 28, 2019 at 2:48 pm
The consequences for violating FERPA include: Loss of all federal funding A formal complaint to the Department of Education Disciplinary action by Mason, up to and including termination.
What if I have power of attorney?
Posted: March 21, 2013 at 3:55 pm, Last Updated: September 30, 2016 at 2:29 pm
A parent who presents a valid power of attorney executed by a student may request and receive records held by the Office of the Registrar, on behalf of that student.
What is my child’s email address and major?
Posted: March 21, 2013 at 3:54 pm, Last Updated: May 24, 2016 at 9:24 am
Email address and major information for students is available via the Mason People Finder.
What are my child’s grades?
Posted: March 21, 2013 at 3:53 pm, Last Updated: May 24, 2016 at 9:24 am
George Mason University does not mail grades to students or to their parents. Grades are available for students to view online through Patriot Web. Students wishing to share their grades with their parents can submit a request for a transcript, which then will be mailed to an address of their choice.
May I access my child’s academic record?
Posted: March 21, 2013 at 3:52 pm, Last Updated: February 26, 2024 at 2:28 pm
Under FERPA, when a student reaches 18 years of age or enrolls at a postsecondary institution such as George Mason University, the rights afforded to the parents of a student automatically transfer to the student. Mason does not release non-directory information unless a student has provided consent, the release is to the parent of a […]