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Healy headlines FERPA-nar: A Comprehensive Online Conference Covering Recent changes to FERPA

Managing Partner Steven J. Healy joins a panel of other FERPA experts on Thursday October 22, 2009 for a daylong discussion to discuss the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Final Rules that went into effect January 8, 2009.
Since the major changes to the FERPA regulations, many higher education professionals are scrambling to figure out how to comply with the law.  From online privacy concerns to dealing with helicopter parents, the FERPAnar is the comprehensive online conference that delivers a complete analysis of the latest developments, so you understand how your policies and programs may need to change.
FERPAnar brings leading experts together for a one-day conference of practical and engaging online sessions that help higher education professional figure out how to comply with major changes to the FERPA regulations. Participants can choose the concurrent track session that best meets their professional needs: Registrars, Faculty, Student Affairs Administrators and Campus Security (led by Steven J. Healy).  The FERPAnar allows an interactive live online chat with the presenters, and the ability to network and exchange ideas with peers from institutions across the country. All live sessions will be recorded and posted immediately for on-demand review.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliance has always been challenging due to complex regulatory language and exposure to risk. However, institutions that do not comply are in jeopardy of losing federal funding. Accessible and user-friendly, FERPA Clear and Simple clarifies the regulations and provides a ready reference for compliance and problem solving. This need-to-have guide offers critical and relevant material (including the 2008 Amendments) from a new perspective to help staff in student affairs, academic departments, and administrative support positions understand and comply with FERPA guidelines.
To register for the FERPAnar, visit http://www.ferpanar.com/register