Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog Revised 9-13-16
auditor or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Regents; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the LSCPA discloses education records without consent to officials of another school, in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
A student has the right to challenge records and information directly related to him or her if it is considered to be inaccurate, misleading or otherwise inappropriate. Issues may be resolved either through an informal hearing with the official immediately responsible or by requesting a formal hearing. The procedures to be followed in a formal hearing are available in the Office of Student Services. The right of parental access to student records may be established by either of two methods: first, by the student’ s filing a written consent statement, or second, by the parent validating the student’ s dependency as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
Bacterial Meningitis Information
Information about bacterial meningitis is being provided to new college students in the State of Texas. Bacterial Meningitis is a serious, potentially deadly disease that can progress extremely fast, so take utmost caution. It is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The bacteria that causes meningitis can also infect the blood. This disease strikes about 3,000 Americans each year, including 100-125 on college campuses, leading to 5-15 deaths among college students every year. There is a treatment, but those who survive may develop severe health problems or disabilities.
What are the symptoms?
• High fever
• Severe headache
• Rash
• Vomiting
• Rashes on skin
• Stiff neck
• Light sensitivity
• Nausea
• Confusion
• Seizures
• Lethargy
There may be a rash of tiny, red-purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin. These can occur anywhere on the body. The more symptoms, the higher the risk, so when these symptoms appear seek immediate medical attention.
How is bacterial meningitis diagnosed?
• Diagnosis is made by a medical provider and is usually based on a combination of clinical symptoms and laboratory results from spinal fluid and blood tests.
• Early diagnosis and treatment can greatly improve the likelihood of recovery.
How is the disease transmitted?
The disease is transmitted when people exchange saliva( such as by kissing, or by sharing drinking containers, utensils, cigarettes, toothbrushes, etc.) or come in contact with respiratory or throat secretions.
How do you increase your risk of getting bacterial meningitis?
• Exposure to saliva by sharing cigarettes, water bottles, eating utensils, food, kissing, etc.
• Living in close conditions( such as sharing a room / suite in a dorm or group home).
What are the possible consequences of the disease?
• Death( in 8 to 24 hours from perfectly well to dead).
• Permanent brain damage.
• Kidney failure.
• Learning disability.
• Hearing loss, blindness.
• Limb damage( fingers, toes, arms, legs) that require amputation.
• Gangrene.
• Coma.
• Convulsions. Can the disease be treated?
• Antibiotic treatment, if received early, can save lives and chances of recovery are increased. However, permanent disability or death can still occur.
Vaccinations are available and should be considered for:
• Those living in close quarters.
• College students 25 years old or younger.
• Vaccinations are effective against four of the five most common bacterial types that cause 70 percent of the disease in the U. S.( but do not protect against all types of meningitis).
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