Directory information is defined as that information which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. More information about designated directory information and FERPA at Chemeketa Community College can be found here.

Certain college staff may request student record information to –

• Provide education or services to a student
• Advise a student
• Accomplish job assignments

The appropriate office will release student record information to other college staff with a legitimate educational interest.

Another school or institution, where the student intends to enroll, may request the transfer of student records. The Registrar will make a reasonable effort to notify the student at the student's last known address, unless the disclosure was initiated by the student and give the student, upon request, a copy of the records as provided under OAR 589.004.0200 (m) and the opportunity to request a hearing as provided under OAR 589.004.0350. 

Contractors may request student record information to accomplish the work they’re doing with the college. The Registrar will provide the required student record information within the contractual agreement.

Student record information may be requested to conduct audits, accreditation, program reviews or to fulfill other legal requirements. If appropriate, the Registrar will send a copy of any court order or subpoena and relevant records to the student at the last known address and provide only the required student record information required under the law.

Researchers may request student record information for academic research. The Registrar will fulfill the request with no personally identifiable information revealed. Personally identifiable information may be provided to other organizations in accordance with the law.

In an emergency, designated college employees may use their professional judgment to release student record information and student location on campus.

• Sign into your My Chemeketa account
• Under "Grades and Transcripts" select "Student Records Release"
• Select "Add Authorized Person" and provide their information, including –
  • Full name
  • Relationship to you
  • Mailing address
  • Select what types of record information you want released
• Create an "authorized codeword" and share that codeword with the authorized person (to verify that person's identity)
• Once an authorized third-party has been added, you can edit information on the release, or cancel that authorization at any time

Chemeketa will use your social security numbers (SSN) for keeping records and complying with federal and state requirements. You may be required to provide your SSN to apply for financial aid and tax reporting. Your SSN will not be given to the public and you will be issued a Chemeketa student ID number (K#) to be used as your primary school ID. If you choose not to provide your SSN or do not have one, you will not be denied any rights as a student.

College staff may provide professional evaluations and references about your ability and character when appropriate.

The victim of a crime may request results of a disciplinary proceeding by the college against an alleged perpetrator of any crime of violence. Chemeketa provides the alleged victim of any violent crime the results of any disciplinary proceeding by the college against the alleged perpetrator of that crime without disclosing any personally identifiable information from the student records of the alleged perpetrator.

David Hallett
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
503.399.6529

Alice Sprague
Vice President of Governance and Administration
503.399.2537