Frequently asked questions about advising, grades, textbooks, and academic support
家长常见问题:学术
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How do I get in contact with my student's advisor?
要么在之前, 或者在学期开始后不久, you will receive a letter providing you with a name, 电话号码, email address and best time and method for contacting your student's advisor. If you continue to be unsure, contact the Academic Advising Office at 802-387-7141.
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Can I get a copy of my student’s grades and progress reports?
Under FERPA, only a student may request his or her transcript and must do so in writing to the 注册处. Transcripts are not released in any other way. 每学期结束的时候, the 注册处 mails out students' grade reports (note that these are not official transcripts) and instructor comments directly to the student. Specific questions regarding your student's progress should be directed to their advisor.
什么是FERPA?
In 1974, Congress passed the Family Education Rights and 隐私 Act (FERPA). This law specifies that higher education institutions may not disclose any information about a student who is a legal adult (usually 18 or older) without that student’s express written permission. This means that we are obligated to be careful about what we say or send to anyone—even parents—without a student’s express permission. Students are offered the opportunity to sign FERPA releases upon entry. 的se remain in effect until the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs receives a written revocation.
If your student is a dependent for tax purposes, we may disclose information to you. In order to certify this, you will need to complete the top portion of the Authorization to Release Student Account and Education Information Form. With your student’s signature, this form is all we need. Without it, we must have a copy of the first page of the most recent year’s federal tax return. Please black out any sensitive information, such as social security numbers or income amounts.
更多关于学生档案和FERPA, including a link to download the Authorization to Release Student Account and Education Information Form
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How can I find out if my student is attending class regularly?
这是一个很常见的问题. 的 first thing you should do is ask your student. Even though it may be difficult to believe, they very often will be honest with you about their attendance patterns. If you are still unsure about their attendance, the next step is to contact your student’s advisor.
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How does my student find out what books they need to buy?
Once your student has a copy of their schedule, they should take it directly to the 学校书店. A 书店 associate will help them obtain the correct materials.
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我的学生需要缺课. 他们应该联系谁呢??
Students should contact their professor directly via phone or email prior to the start of that day’s class. Each professor has their own attendance policies. Students should consult their course syllabus to find out the class absence policy for that particular course.
- Who should my student contact about transferring to another college/university?
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My student is not doing well in a class. 他们如何获得学术支持?
的 first thing your student should do is speak to the professor directly. 的 professor will be able to present your student with many options for getting the academic support they need. 此外,学生们应该去 Drake Centers for 学术支持 (DCAS), which is located in the East Academic Building. 的 DCAS offers support for many subject/academic areas.
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Is it acceptable for a student to miss a class for a religious holiday for which the college is not closed?
在大多数情况下,是的. Students need to ensure that they let their professors know prior to the start of the class they plan on missing.
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什么是教练?? 什么类型的学生用它?
指导服务 provides a specific and unique type of support. It is designed for students who struggle with the various aspects of academic work production known as "executive functioning.通过一对一的会谈, students work with trained faculty coaches to establish academic goals. 他们帮助制定策略, 运用技能, 建立和维护系统, 结构, and routines that can support students in meeting those goals.