<p>I had originally posted this in college life, but they said I might get better advice here. </p>
<p>I was attending a well known university to obtain a degree that would allow me to pursue an upper-management position. I got caught with notes on my desk while taking a test. The instructor let me continue to finish my test, but we agreed that he would confiscate my notes at the end of class in case the college wanted to pursue an academic integrity investigation. I had no problem with that at all, but the school disclosed the infraction and notes to my employer immediately. The instructor even went as far as making himself available to my job to discuss the incident and they turned over my notes to my employer to use as evidence. They even allowed my employer to question a few other students at the school.</p>
<p>My employer was footing the bill for my degree, but don’t I have rights under FERPA to keep this from happening? I signed a waiver that allowed my employer to view my grades only. The school was not a part of my job and failing would not have jeopardized my current position. But, due to the actions of the university, I lost my job completely. </p>
<p>Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.</p>