Student Handbook

comply with FERPA regulations and will be evaluated by the Dean for Academic Affairs in consultation with the Vice President for Student Affairs and the President of the Student Council. Proposals for use of student data for educational research must include:

• A statement of the objective of the study. • The qualifications of the individual or group conducting the study. • A description of the methodology to be employed. • A signed statement assuring confidentiality of all data. • Assurance that data will only be reported as de-identified group data

Retention of Records (Including Examinations and Clinical Evaluation Forms) The SUNY College of Optometry adheres to the State University of New York system and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers standards for the retention of records. Detail on the length of time each document is maintained is available from the Office of the Registrar. Policies and procedures regarding student review or retention of assessment material are at the discretion of the IOR. If an instructor permits students to retain exams, a copy should also be placed in the library. Written records of course assignments and assessments will be retained by the IOR for a period of at least 12 months following the completion of the class. After that period, the examinations should be discarded in a secure manner.

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