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The Department of Education has provided new guidelines to parents and educators regarding when information about troubled students can be disclosed under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. FERPA, a federal law governing student records, is often criticized for being too complicated. Stimulated by the Virgina Tech shooting spree this spring, the […]

VANCOUVER–In conjunction with National Depression Screening Day, Oct. 5, Washington State University Vancouver will be offering students free, anonymous mental health screening, free mental health educational materials and a chance to speak briefly with the campus personal counselor Dr. Dawnn McWatters. The screening will be from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Student Services building, […]