Steps to Verify a Student's Consent to Release Information

As University of North Alabama faculty or staff, you can log in to Lion Connect using your UNA Portal email and password. 



Once you are logged in, select the Profile icon at the top right.



From the drop-down menu, select Admin to access the admin area.



In the Students field, enter one of the following to search:

• Student L Number (preferred)
• Student Email
• Student First Name
• Student Last Name

The student's UNA email address will be displayed. Click on the email address to continue.



Enter the Validation PIN or the parent/individual's email address.



If the parent or individual on the phone provides you with a correct PIN, green verified boxes with information granted will appear.



If the parent or individual provides an incorrect PIN, a red incorrect box with information will appear. You may send parents a link to reset their PIN.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO REMEMBER

Directory Information: Student information that may be released without the consent of the student, if the studenT has not restricted the release of their directory information. Directory information includes the following:

Student Name
Permanent and Local Addresses
Place of Birth
Classification
Major Field of Study
Dates of Attendance
Degrees, Awards, and Honors Received
Specific Enrollment Status
Full-time, Part-time, Half-time
Undergraduate, Graduate
Participation in Officially Recognized Sports and Activities
Height/weight of members of Athletic Teams
Previous Institution(s) Attended

Educational Records: While FERPA allows schools to disclose student education records without consent in certain situations, generally, schools must have written permission from a student to release any information from a student's education record to any party not meeting a stated exception (contact the Office of the Registrar for more information). Parents, spouses, other students, even staff and faculty who do not have a legitimate educational interest should not access the student’s information. It is the responsibility of all University Of North Alabama employees who have access to student information to safeguard that information.