Disclosure of Student Disciplinary Records

Effective since 1998, in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), federal legislation allows victims of violent crimes, including survivors of non-forcible sex offenses, to be informed of the outcome of an accused ‘s disciplinary hearing. The Dean of Students is responsible for this information.

The name of the victim or witness of a crime of violence or non-forcible sexual offense may not be released without the student’s prior written consent. Massasoit Community College is allowed to disclose the following information relative to a student found by a campus disciplinary body to have committed a crime of violence or a non-forcible sexual offense:

• Name
• Violation committed
• Sanction imposed by the College

Requests seeking this information should be directed to the Dean of Students, who houses all disciplinary records.

Under certain circumstances, Massasoit Community College is allowed to release to parents of students who are under 21 years old information regarding alcohol or drug-related disciplinary violations. The Dean of Students is responsible for the release of this information.