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Should a student desire action on a complaint, an advisor should inform the student of the following correct procedure.

1. Confer with the instructor involved. If such a conference does not resolve the situation,

2. Confer with the instructor’s Division Head. If still no resolution,

3. Confer with the Dean of the instructor’s college. The Dean’s decision is final.

4. Should the student wish to appeal the Dean’s decision, an appeal must be made in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, who in consultation with the President, will respond for the University.

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Friends University expects its students to act with integrity as a part of its academic community. Violation of academic integrity includes, but is not limited to:

1. Cheating on examinations and quizzes. This includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized use of books, library materials or notes during an exam or quiz.
2. Obtaining or giving assistance to another person during an examination unless collaboration is permitted.
3. Obtaining or attempting to obtain copies of non-circulated examinations or questions.
4. Plagiarism, which is defined as:
   a) Use of another's written work without proper citation, including the borrowing of an idea or phrase or para-phrasing of material without proper citation.
   b) Use of another student's work in any form.
   c) The purchase and/or use of a paper or assignment written by someone other than that student.
5. Collaboration on projects where collaboration has been forbidden.
6. Falsifying, forging or altering of any academic record.
7. Encouraging or participating in the academic dishonesty of another individual.

Upon violation of the academic honesty policy, an instructor may impose sanctions which include a failing grade in the course. In serious, flagrant or repeat cases of academic dishonesty, the incident may be reported in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for further action. Written record of any incidents and/or sanctions will be kept by the faculty member.

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The faculty and staff at Friends University are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience for every student. This commitment requires regular and accurate measures and reporting of student learning in both general education and each major field. If we are true to our mission and our purpose, all graduates of Friends University will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes.

• The ability to read, write and speak appropriately and effectively;
• The ability to use mathematical concepts to solve problems;
• The ability to explain at least part of the natural world through scientific processes;
• The ability to use computers and understand developing technology in a contemporary society;
• An understanding of the arts and humanities as fields of study that contribute to our growth both individually and corporately;
• An understanding of Christian faith in the context of contemporary existence;
• An understanding of the geography, politics, beliefs, and customs of the United States and at least one culture outside the United States;
• An understanding of the major concepts of the behavioral and social sciences;
• Competency in basic research related skills;
• The ability to respectfully engage persons whose culture, ideas, and beliefs differ from their own in recognition of our human diversity;
• Mastery of the level of knowledge appropriate to the degree attained.

In measuring student accomplishment of these outcomes and using the results toward quality improvement, all members of the Friends University community can be assured of ever higher levels of student learning and accomplishment. For more information concerning academic outcomes assessment, contact the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment at 316-295-5886 or assessment@friends.edu.

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I. Policy Statement

It is the policy of Friends University that students who have AIDS or positive HIV tests, will be allowed normal classroom attendance as long as they are physically and psychologically able. For purposes of this policy, the following terms shall be used: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody tests. This policy covers illness and conditions related to AIDS and positive HIV tests. The university will offer educational programs to promote knowledge and prevention of AIDS and positive HIV tests.

II. Procedures Related to Students with AIDS and/or positive HIV tests.

A. Screening prospective students for AIDS and /or positive HIV tests will not be done nor be a part of the admission process.

B. In accordance with existing University procedures, a student’s medical record and/or educational record, is confidential (including information on or related to AIDS) and may not be released without the individual’s permission except as otherwise provided by law.

C. Students who have AIDS and/or positive HIV tests, will be allowed the usual access to campus

academic, social, and cultural activities.

D. An individual with AIDS, or positive HIV tests participating in activities where an exchange of body

fluids, such as blood, may occur (e.g. contact sports, educational laboratory/clinical settings such as life sciences and health professions) should discuss the advisability of participation with their physician. The participant with AIDS or a positive HIV test has the responsibility to inform other participants of the possibility of contamination.

E. Occupants of residence halls and other university owned housing facilities will not be advised that another occupant has AIDS or a positive HIV test. Current medical information indicates there is no risk to sharing living areas with infected individuals; however, there may be circumstances where those with AIDS might be exposed to certain contagious diseases in a close living situation. Because of the medical need for these students to exercise greater control of their environment, they will be offered appropriate options based upon consultation with each individual’s personal physician.

F. Students may contact the Health and Wellness Office for information about AIDS and HIV testing. Additionally, students requesting HIV testing should be referred to the county health department or to laboratories they prefer.

III. AIDS Prevention Education Program

To assure compliance with the policy and procedures statements above, it is incumbent upon the University to provide education and information on AIDS and positive HIV tests. A critical means of impeding the further spread of the disease is the provision of timely and accurate advice, information and education to individuals, groups and policy makers.

The Health and Wellness Office with the assistance of the Offices of Campus Life and Residence Life will be responsible for developing and coordinating a comprehensive education program on AIDS and positive HIV tests for students. This program is to include workshops and/or information dissemination on AIDS and HIV. Programs and informational material should be generally and/or specifically targeted to all individuals and groups within the University community.

IV. Implementation

A. The Health and Wellness Office is responsible for recommending modifications to this policy that may be required in the future. This office may also be consulted when accommodations are needed as a result of the individual having AIDS or a positive HIV test. (Requests for accommodations should be made to the Dean of Students Office.)

B. This policy shall be distributed to students through regular policy dissemination mechanisms.

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The Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the annual disclosure of security information. This report, along with other security information can be found on the Friends University website at www.friends.edu/Security. To request a hard copy of this report, please contact the Friends University Security Office at 316-295-5911 or Security@friends.edu.

Children and pets are not allowed in the labs and classrooms at Friends University. In an emergency situation, an instructor may allow a child in the classroom (not a lab) if the child is of an age that is not disruptive.

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Communicable diseases, for the purpose of this policy include, but are not limited to mumps, measles, rubella, chicken pox, meningitis, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases. By statues of Kansas and Missouri State Departments of Health, this university is required to report to their local county health officials any occurrence of these reportable diseases. The diagnosis of the condition, as with any other medical information, is confidential, and disclosure will take place only if deemed medically advisable and legally permissible. Any determination with respect to an individual will be made following consultation with the affected individual, the individual’s treating physician (if available), and such other persons as deemed necessary by the university.

In working with a person diagnosed with a communicable disease the college will proceed on a case-by-case basis. With the advice of medical professionals, these factors will be considered:

1. The condition of the person involved and the person’s ability to perform job duties or academic responsibilities;

2. The probability of infection of members of the college community based on the expected interaction of the person in the college setting;

3. The possible consequences to members of the college community, if infected;

4. Risk to the person’s health from remaining in the classroom, in an on-campus job or in the university community, and

5. Other appropriate factors.

The Dean of Students Office, the Health and Wellness Office and/or the Human Resources Office may all be involved in the determination of an individual’s exclusion or limitation of activities due to a communicable disease that has been made known to them.

The mere diagnosis of a communicable disease is not, in itself, sufficient basis for imposing limitations or exclusions, but such limitations or exclusions may be imposed as necessary as recommended or required by the attending physician. Harassment of individuals with or suspected of being infected with any disease is not acceptable behavior at the university and will not be permitted.

The college will support, where feasible and practical, educational programs to enhance student awareness and understanding of serious diseases. At least one time each year, informational materials will be distributed to each registering student that will include immunization recommendations. At this time Friends University does not require proof of immunization status from any student or employee.

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The Friends University objective is to help students view all aspects of their academic program and way of life from the expectations of Christian faith and concern. Honesty, sincerity, integrity, faith and love are encouraged as necessary qualities of Christian character.

Spiritual life at Friends is vital to student life. Students from all religious backgrounds are welcome; university and community centered organizations offer avenues of expression of faith and concern. The Wichita metropolitan area affords students of every religious denomination an opportunity to worship and to become active in the church of their choice during their college years.

Each student should understand that his or her enrollment at Friends University assumes a desire for participation in and positive contributions to the life of the community.

If any member of the Friends University community shows continued violation of the spirit of the university and is found to be consistently in opposition to the personal development or well-being of other members of the body, the university reserves the right to request his or her withdrawal.

Unacceptable behavior in Friends University facilities or at any university-sponsored activities include:

• The possession or use of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances.
• Use of tobacco in any form (smoking is allowed in designated areas).
• The use of indecent literature.
• The use of profane or vulgar language.
• The possession of firearms.

The students at Friends University come from many states and several foreign countries. The broad origins of our student body create a diversity within the university environment that requires significant individual commitment to growth of self and others in the community.

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Student Self-Referral
Any student can call the Center on Family Living at 316-295-5638 or 913-236-6794 for Mission, Kan., identify her or himself as a Friends University student and request an appointment. If the student has questions about therapy, s/he should request to speak wiht the Clinical Services Coordinator.

Faculty or Staff Referral
A faculty or staff member may call the Clinical Services Coordinator at the Center on Family Living if they have specific concerns about a student.

Student Extra Credit
Students taking classes that give extra-credit for attending the Center on Family Living should call the Center at 316-295-5638, identify herself or himself as a Friends University student “Extra Credit” and request an intake appointment, first session of a total of four (4) extra credit sessions.

Fees for Services
The fee structure for Friends University students is as follows:

• The first six (6) visits are free to all Friends University students.
• Additional therapy sessions will be offered at the sliding scale fee.
• Students, on the sliding scale fee with exceptional financial need, may request a fee reduction.

Center on Family Living services are available to all Friends University students. The only exception to this policy is in the event that the student is a family member of a faculty or staff member at Friends University. These students will be given referrals outside of the Center on Family Living.

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At Sodexho Dining Services, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality food and service at all times. We have put together a collection of menu items to suit a wide variety of tastes on the Wichita campus.

Casado Dining Room

Three Squares: A selection of different hot entrees at lunch and dinner.

Deli Bar: Create your own sandwich the way you like it.

Soup Bar: Two different homemade soups available every day.

Salad Bar: A variety of fresh selections for you to build your salad.

Fire House Grill: Breakfast, lunch and dinner grilled specials.

Display Cooking: Something different created fresh for you everyday.

Dessert Bar: Finish your meal with a variety of our sweet treats.

Ice Cream Bar: If you are not in the mood for baked goods, there is always ice cream.

Beverage Bar: A variety of sodas, juices, hot drinks, milk and coffee.

Meal Prices: Breakfast: $4 Lunch: $ 5.50 Dinner: $6 Steak/Theme Night: $7 Ala Carte Beverage: $.50

Falcon’s Nest
The Falcon’s Nest is located in the lower level of Casado and provides students with a variety of items to eat or snack.

Café ala Carte
The Café ala Carte is located in the Business and Technology Building and provides food for students on the go.

Meal Plans
Dining Services is available during the academic year in the Casado Dining Room, the Falcon’s Nest and Café ala Carte. The meal plans available offer variety and flexibility for our students. Here’s how it works:

Students in the student housing complex suites will have the option of one of the following meal plans for $1200 each semester. The amount/meals you spend in either location will be deducted from your account by using your student ID.

Carte Blanche Plan: This plan is best suited for the student who is health and nutrition conscious and wants to get well-rounded meals everyday. You can eat every meal that is offered during the course of a semester (19 meals per week). No additional money is available for the C-Store or Café ala Carte.

180 Block Plan: With this plan, you will have 180 meals to use in the Dining Room. You can eat several meals in one day or none at all. The plan allows you to eat an average of 11 meals per week. You also get $100 in Munch Money to spend in the C-store or at the Café ala Carte.

150 Block Plan: This plan works like the 180 Block Plan, but instead of 180 meals and $100 you have 150 meals and $200 in Munch Money. This works out to an average of 9 meals per week.

Commuting freshmen* and students living in apartments or University houses will automatically receive a declining balance meal plan. Other students may choose to purchase a declining balance plan.

Freshmen Declining Balance: This plan gives you $150.00 in Munch Money to spend in the Falcon’s Nest, Dining Room or Café ala Carte. The amount you spend in any location will be deducted from your account by using your Student ID. Money can be added to this plan as well.

Apartment/House Declining Balance: This plan gives you $180.00 in Munch Money to spend in the Falcon’s Nest, Dining Room or Café ala Carte. The amount you spend in any location will be deducted from your account by using your Student ID. Money can be added to this plan as well.

*Commuting freshmen is defined here as all first-time, full-time freshmen who are not living in the student housing complex.

Hours

Casado 

	Mon-Thurs	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Breakfast	7:30-10:30 a.m.	7:30-10:30 a.m.	(Brunch)	(Brunch)
Lunch	11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dinner	5 - 6:30 p.m.	5-6 p.m.	5-6 p.m.	5-6 p.m.
Falcon's Nest	4 p.m.-12 a.m.	4 p.m.-1 a.m.	4 p.m.-1 a.m.
Cafe ala Carte	7:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. 5-9 p.m.	7:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.	7:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Dining Expectations

• Always bring your ID card along when dining with us.
• Never allow anyone else to use your ID card or meal plan. You are welcome to accompany guests while dining with us.
• All food and beverage obtained in the dining room must be consumed there.
• If there are any special circumstances that necessitate box lunches or food to go, it needs to be approved by the Dean of Students.
• Unused meals and Munch Money cannot be carried over to the next semester.
• Your feedback and suggestions are always appreciated. Please feel free to fill out a comment card and tell us how we are doing. Your card will be replied and posted on the comment board.

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The Dean of Students will serve as the coordinator for all disciplinary procedures. The dean may choose another University staff member to serve as his/her designee to carry out these procedures. This will generally happen at non-Wichita locations where the Program Director may serve as the designee.

Complaint Procedure: Any member of the University community (student, faculty, or staff) may bring a complaint to the dean of students. Provided that the dean of students finds the complaint to be a violation subject to these procedures, the student(s) charged will be sent a notice or called to establish a time for a student conference with the dean.

Standard of Proof: The University is required to establish and to meet a certain standard of proof in all disciplinary cases. The standard of evidence used to reach decisions shall be whether it is more likely than not that the violation did occur (a preponderance of evidence). It is important to emphasize that a student will be presumed not responsible until proven responsible.

Prohibited Conduct: In addition to the student conduct code, community life standards and other rules and regulations set forth by Friends University, the following policies have been established concerning student conduct:

• Disruptive or Inappropriate Behavior: Behavior which interferes with the normal operations or the educational objectives of the University is prohibited
• Falsification of Information: No student shall counterfeit, forge, falsify, or attempt to alter any record, form, or document used by the University. No student shall provide false or misleading information to a university official.
• Gambling: Any form of gambling, including internet gambling, that is in violation of state law is prohibited by students and on university property.
• Harassment: Behavior that discriminates against an individual based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital, age, disability, or veteran status will not be permitted. In addition, making sexual advances or remarks and/or physical or expressive behavior of a sexual nature will not be tolerated. (Employees of Friends University must also abide by equal opportunity and harassment policies. Students should refer all incidents of harassment to the Dean of Students. If the accused person is a student, the complaint will be processed by the Dean of Students using disciplinary procedures. If the accused person is an employee, the complaint will be processed by the Director of Human Resources using employee guidelines.)

Hearing Procedures: The dean of students or designee will serve as the hearing officer and hearings will be open only to those persons who are part of the proceedings. Student involved in a hearing must keep all information from the hearing confidential. The hearing officer shall be responsible for rendering a decision of responsible or not responsible for alleged violations. The accused student shall receive written notification of the decision and any sanctions imposed. The decision may also be shared with the complainant. In cases where a serious violation has occurred and/or disciplinary suspension may occur, the vice president for student affairs and the director of security may also attend. They, along with the dean of students, will act as a hearing panel and will decide responsibility and any sanctions imposed.

Sanctions: The purpose of a sanction is primarily to educate an individual by increasing his/her awareness of the consequences of conduct violations and the importance of responsibility to the University community for one’s actions. In dealing with a student, the University staff may take into account the student’s disciplinary history during the entire time the individual has been a student at the University. The following sanctions, or combination thereof, may be imposed by the dean of students or vice president for student affairs.

• Admonition – This sanction constitutes a written notice to the student that their conduct is in violation of University policies and that such violations or acts of misconduct are not condoned by the University.
• Censure – This sanction is given for those situations in which the infraction has caused serious questions regarding the individual’s ability to cope with the standards of the community.
• Probation – This sanction is one that places the student in serious jeopardy with the University. Further conduct violations may result in suspension or expulsion.
• Temporary Suspension – Pending a formal hearing, the dean of students or vice president for student affairs may immediately act to remove a student who may be acting contrary to the safety or well being of oneself, others, or to the educational mission of the University.
• Suspension – This sanction is one of involuntary separation of the student from the University for a set period of time. Students shall receive grades and refunds of money which would be appropriate if they were voluntarily withdrawing from the institution. Permission to apply for readmission may be granted with or without stipulations.
• Expulsion – This sanction is one of permanent separation of the student from the University. Expelled students will not be granted the privilege of re-admittance.
• Additional Stipulations – It is the prerogative of the hearing officer to add stipulations to any sanction. Examples include, but are not limited to counseling, revocation and/or limitation of privileges, restitution, community service, educational projects or programs, or letters of apology.

Appeal Procedures: An accused student has the right to appeal based on the severity of the sanction or additional evidence obtained since the hearing. Appeals must be made in writing to the vice president for student affairs within five days of receiving official notice of sanction. The vice president will be the final authority on all appeals.

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Fire
In case of fire call
    911 – Fire Department
    5911 – University Security

If a minor fire appears controllable IMMEDIATELY contact the fire department and security. Then promptly direct the charge of the fire extinguisher toward the base of the flame. If there is a possibility of deadly fumes, do not attempt to extinguish the fire, but evacuate the building immediately.

If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm and evacuate the building.

When a building evacuation alarm is sounded an emergency exists. Walk quickly to the nearest exit and alert others to do the same. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS DURING A FIRE. Smoke is a great danger in fires, so stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic.

Once outside keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants, and walk ways clear for emergency vehicles and crew. DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless told to do so by a university official.

If you are trapped in a building during a fire and a window is available, place an article of clothing outside the window as a marker for rescue crew. Stay near the floor where the air is less toxic. Shout at regular intervals to alert emergency crew of your location. DO NOT PANIC.

Weather
Tornado Procedures

• Stay away from windows/glass.
• Do not go into rooms with boilers, mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Stay low to the ground and cover your head and face.
• Stay out of auditoriums and away from atriums or anywhere with a high ceiling span (Science 100 is the exception to this rule, it has a concrete deck above it).
• Close all doors to keep glass and debris from striking you.
• Place as many barriers as possible between you and the outside.
• Always seek shelter on the lowest possible level of the building.

A member of the Physical Plant staff has been assigned to each building to provide assistance in locating shelter and helping to evacuate the building, if necessary, after the storm has passed. Please follow their instructions to help ensure your safety.

Storm Shelters-Wichita Campus
The following are the designated areas in each building where you should seek storm shelter:

Casado

• Lower level snack bar area
• Campus Life (stay away from the atrium area)

College of Business

• Basement storage area (away from boilers, mechanical and electrical equipment)

Davis Administration Building

• First floor corridors inside the fire doors (keep all doors closed)

Fine Arts Building

• Restrooms under the balcony seats
• Basement under the stage
• Interior dressing room east of the stage
• The music library

Garvey Physical Education Building/Garvey Art

• Areas west of the gym: the hallway, both locker rooms and storerooms
• Restrooms on the ground floor
• Interior racquetball court (as a last resort)

Library

• Interior Corridors
• Interior Offices (stay away from the atrium area)

Marriage and Family Therapy

• Interior Corridors away from glass

Sumpter Hall

• Basement storage area (away from boilers, mechanical and electrical equipment)

West Annex

• Do not stay in this building!
• Seek shelter in Davis Hall or the Energy Center

Storm Shelter-Independence Campus

• Stairwell, first floor
• Between Men’s restroom and office

Storm Shelter-Mission Campus

• Central Stairway, first floor

Storm Shelter-Topeka Campus

• Restroom

Following the Storm
After the “official” all clear has been given, please follow these procedures to ensure your safety:

• If the building that you are in is damaged, evacuate the building immediately.
• If there are injuries, call 911 immediately. (When dialing 911, you must dial 9 to obtain an outside line: 9-911)

Medical
If emergency medical attention is needed, 911 should be called immediately. Always call 911 if the following symptoms are present:

• Absence/difficulty in breathing
• Chest Pain
• Bleeding that will not stop
• Motor vehicle crashes
• Change in the level of consciousness or unconsciousness
• Heat injuries
• Stoke (slurred speech or loss of movement or feeling)

Safety
It is the policy of the University that all incidents will be reported to Campus Security and to the Police Department. In an emergency, contact security personnel by calling 295-5911 or extension 5911 if calling from a campus phone.

Reporting Crimes
All crimes occurring on campus or at University owned property or controlled areas will be reported to the Police Department and to Friends University Security. The victim of the crime on campus should first call 5911 for campus security who will make a serial-numbered report with the police, and in certain situations, obtain police and/or other emergency services.

Friends Security will respond to emergency situations on the Wichita campus and calls for aid and will offer assistance until other agencies arrive at all sites.

Campus crime victims are strongly encouraged to file a formal Incident Report with the University. These reports serve to document the incident, thus enabling the Security Department to become better apprised of the situation and more proactive in follow-up and prevention efforts.

When completing the report, all pertinent information relating to the incident should be recorded, including a brief summary of the facts. A Friends University Security officer or other staff member will be available to take the report. Police case numbers need to be on the reports when they are available.

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Persons seeking exceptions to stated university policies regarding an enrollment issue, such as enrollment in courses and/or programs, payment or academic issues must first confer with the department or professional they are seeking the request for exception from. In the event that an agreement cannot be reached, the person can then make their request in writing for an enrollment exception to the Office of the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. After confirmation that this request was not able to be resolved with the noted department/professional, it will be routed to representatives from academic, financial aid and student accounts for consideration of their request. The office of the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs will inform the student in writing of the decision for the requested exception.

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Friends University recognizes the right of the students to privacy in areas of the University designated for their use (i.e., residence hall room, rental house/apartment, gym locker, etc.) However, the University reserves the right to authorize entry to these areas under the following circumstances:

• When permission has been granted by the occupant(s).
• When maintenance, requested by the occupant(s) or University personnel, is being performed.
• During routine inspections of rooms for safety, health, and general maintenance performed upon institutional initiative preceded by 24 hours written or posted notice to occupant(s).
• There is perceived imminent danger to the safety, health or property or occupant(s) or to institutional property.
• When entry is made by civil officers covered by civil law.

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records. FERPA governs the release of these educational records maintained by an educational institution and the access to these records.

Educational records are any records maintained in print, computer, tape, film, handwriting or other medium related to a student, with the following exceptions: