The handbook for students registered with AEO states that disability-related information is shared only on a need-to-know basis. AEO may share disability-related information only with the Dean of Studies Office, Counseling, or a professor. For example, if a student is struggling in a class, someone at AEO might disclose that the student is registered with the office and receiving accommodations. Another scenario might involve someone at AEO advocating for a student and mentioning disability only if it seems appropriate. AEO may also share that a student is registered with their office if a class Dean reaches out to AEO. AEO, however, will not share a student’s diagnosis or documentation with another office.
Other than on need-to-know bases, AEO will not disclose this information without the student’s consent. In addition, this information is in no way a part of a student’s academic record, nor does it appear on his or her academic transcript.