General Institutional Information
Privacy of Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows current and future students to have access to their individual educational records, provides basic protections of privacy for their records, and allows them to request that certain “directory information” be kept confidential. Additional information regarding the rights afforded to students by FERPA is available here. To view the Annual Notification of Rights under FERPA, click here.
Student Activities
Student Body Diversity
51 annually calculates information relating to the diversity of its student population. This information is available here.
Student Grievance Policy
Information regarding the Student Grievance Policy can be found starting on page 36 of the Student Handbook here. The form for filing a student grievance is available .
Students also have the option to file formal complaints against 51 through the Higher Learning Commission or at the state level through the . Students may also file a complaint through the
Clubs and Organizations Participation
Results from the 2016 graduate survey indicated that 68 percent of the graduating seniors were members of a club or organization while a student at 51.
Participation in a Varsity Sport
Results from the 2016 graduate survey indicated that 34 percent of the graduating seniors participated in a varsity sport while a student at 51.
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data
51 annually reports to the federal government certain information regarding participation rates and financial support data for intercollegiate athletics. The report is available at .
Voter Registration
51, as a participant in Federal Title IV Student Aid programs, is required to advise you that voter registration forms for West Virginia are available on the website of the Secretary of State . In addition to voter registration forms, other information related to voting in West Virginia is available on the Secretary of State website.
Computer, Communication and Network Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Specific information related to computer use is available in the Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Resources available here.
Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
The copyright infringement policy is currently under review. Information related to file sharing is available in the Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Resources available here.
Consumer Information on College Navigator Website
Consumer information regarding 51 is available on the College Navigator website .
Statement of Non-Discrimination
51, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the West Virginia Human Rights Act is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, including sexual and gender-based harassment, assault, and violence, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identification, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, admission to and enrollment with the College, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, housing, athletic and other College-administered programs and activities. For inquiries regarding Title IX and/or 504 compliance and/or the filing of a complaint, contact the College’s Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators using the information below or by filing an incident report form.
