What type of information can the University Dean of Students Office provide to me about my son or daughter? We cannot violate confidentiality or provide information that violates this law, which protects the privacy of student educational records and gives students over the age of 18 years or attending an institution of higher education the right to access and correct their records.
In addition, information contained in the educational records, beyond directory information, cannot be shared without the student's written consent. The University will, however, continue to rely on the judgment of its staff when assessing each situation to determine when to notify parents. These are available upon request. Your best source of information about your student is your student.
Binghamton University is concerned about the safety and well-being of our students and recognizes that parents can have a positive influence on their students' choices. They need to click the tab "My Information. Students can add up to three email addresses and three cell phone numbers.
The emergency number is to reach University Police. The Dean of Students Office also offers numerous resources for handling emergencies. Most faculty and staff are understanding when a student is absent due to a family death or emergency. Our case managers from the CARE Team can coach students on how to have conversations or write emails to their instructors and supervisors. Also, if the student, family member or friend notifies the CARE Team about a death, the case managers can provide other supports for the student when they return from being away.
As in the case of a family emergency or death, our case managers from the CARE Team in the Office of the Dean of Students can coach students on how to have conversations or write emails to their instructors and supervisors. This type of communication can help prepare the student for similar conversations with work supervisors in the future.
