The Family Educational Rights and privacy Act (FERPA) declares that an institution may release certain information from a student’s educational record without the written consent and defines Directory Information as the following: “Information contained in an education record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.” (1988 Final Regulations)
At Palo Alto University the following is considered Directory Information and may be released to a third party without the student’s written consent:
Coalition for Disability Advocacy and Education (CDAE)
2023-2024 Board
President: Ruby McCoy rmccoy@paloaltou.edu Treasurer: Alex McDonough amcdonough@paloaltou.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Charlotte Beard cbeard@paloaltou.edu
This service provides the capability to encrypt the entire hard drive of your Windows or Mac computer as well as removable drives. Such encryption is required for any portable electronic device—such as a notebook computer—that contains or may contain Restricted Use Information.
Computer and Network Acceptable Use Policy
This policy covers the appropriate use of all information resources including computers, networks, and the information contained therein.
Authority:
Approved by the Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer.
Applicability:
Applies to all University students, faculty and staff, and all others using computer and communication technologies, including the University's network, whether personally or University owned, which access, transmit or store University or student information.
Policy Statement:
Use of Palo Alto University’s
PAU Gmail FAQ's
How much space do I have in my PAU Gmail account?
The current maximum size limit for your mailbox is unlimited.
The policies listed below play an important role in maintaining a positive experience for everyone using Gmail. Be sure to check back from time to time, as these policies may change. Please also refer to Google’s Terms of Service for more information.
Spam, Malware and Phishing
Please keep Gmail free of spam. Some examples of spam or spammy behavior include:
PAU Commencement Ceremonies 2021
Due to the pandemic and restrictions in place by local and state governments, PAU’s 2021 formal commencement ceremonies will take place virtually on Saturday, June 26, 2021. This year’s ceremonies will include the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021. Commencement for doctoral candidates will take place at 10 a.m. (PST). The ceremony for master’s and bachelor’s candidates begins at 1 p.m. (PST).
PAU Computer Replacement & Purchase Policy
PAU Computer Replacement & Purchase Policy
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to outline the process by which Palo Alto University acquires, replaces, and disposes of computer hardware equipment for faculty and staff.
Scope:
This policy applies to all full-time and part-time employees and to the purchase of all computer equipment issued by the university regardless of university funding sources.
PAU Software Downloads and Purchases Policy
PAU Software Downloads and Purchases Policy
Students, faculty, and staff are able to purchase a variety of discounted software titles through Information Technology Department or various software vendors.