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2017-2018 Catalog
confidential folder. Former student names will be
displayed on all official transcripts.
Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974
The following information concerning student
records maintained by LSCPA is published in
compliance with the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
Access to educational records directly related to a
student will not be granted unless disclosure of the
type of record is authorized to be disclosed under the
provision of the law. The types, locations, and names
of custodians of educational records maintained by
LSCPA are available from the Registrar. Access to
records by persons other than the student will be
limited to those persons and agencies specified in the
statute.
The release of information to the public without the
consent of the student will be limited to the
categories of information which have been
designated by Lamar State College Port Arthur as
directory information and which will be routinely
released. The student may request that any or all of
this information be withheld from the public by
making written request to the Registrar’s Office.
The request must be made by the last official day to
register for a given session and applies until a
written release is received. Directory information
includes name, current address, telephone number,
major and minor, number of institutional hours
earned, participation in officially recognized
activities, dates of attendance, degrees and awards
received, and the last educational agency or
institution attended.
One exception which permits disclosure without
consent is disclosure to school officials with
legitimate educational interests. A school official is
a person employed by Lamar State College Port
Arthur or the Texas State University System
Administrative Office in an administrative,
supervisory, academic research, or support staff
position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); a person or company with whom
the LSCPA has contracted (such as an attorney,
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?
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High fever
Severe headache
Rash
Vomiting
Rashes on skin
Stiff neck
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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.
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