Records and the family educational rights and privacy act (FERPA) of 1974 directory information.

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, El Paso County Community College District gives notice that the following types of directory information will be released to the general public without the written consent of the student:  student name, student address, telephone listing, dates of attendance, major field of study and awards, degrees received, most recent previous institution attended, and date of birth.

Students currently enrolled may request that all or part of their directory information be withheld from the public by filing a written request upon time of initial registration or any time thereafter. Such a request will remain in effect until student authorizes its removal in writing. Release of any additional information pertaining to student records must be authorized, in writing, by the student, except as authorized under the law. Students have a right to inspect, review, request copies of, and challenge the contents of their educational records. A fee will be charged for copies provided.

The Registrar's Office is the repository of all students' College records. The staff will supply students with information related to their College records and refer those students requiring additional assistance to the proper College official or office.

For further information on student rights or FERPA, please contact the Vice President, Student Services at (915) 831-2402. For all other information, contact (915)831-2129.