9. Drug and Alcohol Programs Students with alcohol or other drug related problems are encouraged and, in some cases, may be required to utilize the services of  private and community agencies to receive appropriate information, treatment, counseling or referral services. Avila does have on staff a full-time men- tal health professional who is available to students, free of cost, for short-term counseling. Referrals to outside professionals in the area of alcohol and drug treatment may be appropriate and  students  would  be  responsible  to  pursue  these  options  on  their  own  and  at  their  own expense. Similar information may also be available at the Avila University Health Services Office. A variety of campus organizations and departments are involved in providing programs to all community members as to the risks of substance abuse. These may include workshops, lectures and films. The Athletic Department ensures that all athletes are exposed to substance abuse information and are aware of available resources. Tobacco Use Smoking, and the use of smokeless tobacco products, is prohibited in all buildings on campus. Members of the Avila community and their guests must exercise courtesy at all times in the use of smoking and smokeless tobacco products outside the buildings. Disposal of smoking and smoke- less tobacco materials should be made in the nearest outdoor receptacle provided for that purpose. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Avila  University  is  in  compliance  with  the  Family  Educational  Rights  and  Privacy  Act (FERPA) of 1974. This Act, also known as the Buckley Amendment, helps protect the privacy of student records. The Act provides for the right to inspect and review educational records, to seek to amend those records, and to limit disclosure or information from the records. Official  student  records  are  maintained  in  the  Registration  and  Student  Records  Office. Students and parents of dependent students may request to review official educational records under the following procedure. 1.The student must provide a written request to review the education record. Written requests need to identify the record(s) requested for review. Parents of dependent students must supply evidence of the income-tax dependency of the student if the student does not sign a release. If the parent provides documentation, the academic advisor and/or instructor will be notified. 2.An appointment to review the record will be set with the Registrar/Director of the Office or with the Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs within 45 days of the date the University received the request. 3. If the student believes that inaccurate or misleading information is contained in the educa tional record, or that the information is in violation of the student’s rights of privacy, the student may submit a written request to the administrator of the office responsible for that record.  The written request submitted should include the part of the record that is believed to need changed and why it is believed the information is inaccurate, misleading, or in vio lation.  The university will investigate the request and notify the student of the decision.  If the record is not amended as requested, the student has the right to request a hearing.       Institutions may disclose information on a student without violating FERPA if they have des- ignated the information as “directory information.” At Avila University, this includes: AVILA UNIVERSITY 16