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Michigan Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA)
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides public access
to all University records unless those records are exempt by statute
from inspection. The statute exempts student files protected by FERPA.
The Reference Letter Service protects the confidentiality of reference
files to the extent permitted by law, but would release student files
if subpoenaed. Upon a FOIA request, the Reference Letter Service works
with the University’s Freedom of Information Officer to protect
access to reference letters to the extent possible, while remaining
in compliance with FOIA and FERPA. The requester is referred directly
to the Chief Freedom of Information Officer if clarification is needed. |
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Guidelines for Writing Letters of Reference
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