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.