Q: I’m an advisor and an instructor is asking for background on one of my student advisees. What can I share?
A: Our favorite FERPA answer applies -- it depends! The instructor’s “need to know” or “legitimate educational interest” governs what you are able to share. If they are teaching an upper division class and need to know if the student has met the prerequisites, you can share that information. If the instructor wants to see a student’s full transcript to see if they are usually a good student, they don’t have a true need to know that information, and it can’t be shared. When in doubt, ask the instructor for more information about why they need the private information and feel free to ask for FERPA advice by contacting tidball@umn.edu.
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