Student Rights and Responsibilities

Rights and Responsibilities

Each student is guaranteed the privilege of exercising his/her rights within the College and Federal policies without fear of reprisal. Such rights include the following:

• Students are free to pursue their educational goals, both inside and outside the classroom.

•  Academic evaluation of student performance shall be fair and clear; it shall not be arbitrary.

• Free inquiry, expression, and assembly are guaranteed to all students, provided their actions do not interfere with the rights of others or violate established college policies.

• Members of the UCB community have the right to expect safety, protection of property, and the continuity of the educational process.

• Students have the responsibility to respect and comply with the College’s policies and procedures.

• Students must comply with local, state, and federal law.

• Students are responsible to act in a manner that promotes an atmosphere of learning and free expression.

• The responsibility to respect the human rights of every individual in the College community.

 

The Family Educational Rights Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records.

For a complete listing of these rights and other privacy policies, please refer to the College Catalogue which can be found through the College’s website.