FERPA defines an education record as any record directly related to a student which contains personally identifiable information and is maintained the university or a party acting on behalf of the university. Education information that an institution defines as "directory" information is not included under FERPA and may be released without the student's written consent. The Institute defines directory information as: name, address, phone, email, date of birth, dates of attendance, major, class, participation in activities, and degrees, honors and awards earned.