This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 24 / 28 2025-2026 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook March 31, 2026 P. 139 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (9/23/2025) Replace the last paragraph under B. Directory Information with: Students may restrict the release of Directory Information except to school officials with legitimate educational interests and others as outlined above and in the FERPA policy. To do so, a student must log into the Account Center through the Rasmussen Student Portal with their username and password and update their FERPA preference. Once completed this becomes a permanent part of the student’s record until the student changes their preference by logging in again to change it for the block to be removed. P. 140 Non-Retaliation Policy (3/31/2026) Add the following new policy after the “Non-Discrimination Policy”: Non-Retaliation Policy The academic unit prohibits retaliation against anyone who, in good faith: • Files a complaint, grievance, academic appeal, or report of misconduct; • Participates in or cooperates with an investigation or resolution process; • Serves as a witness; or • Engages in any activity that is protected under university policy or law. Retaliation includes actions such as intimidation, threats, coercion, adverse academic action, discrimination, harassment, or any behavior that would discourage a reasonable person from engaging in protected activity. No student, faculty, or staff member may retaliate against anyone for reporting concerns, participating in an investigation, or exercising other protected rights. Allegations of retaliation will be promptly investigated and may result in corrective or disciplinary action, up to and including suspension, dismissal, or termination. This policy applies to all academic unit processes and procedures. Protection extends to complainants, respondents, witnesses, advisors, and any identified individuals choosing to participate or not participate in an institutional process and procedure. P. 140 Ownership (3/2/2026) Effective March 2, 2026, update to: American Public University System, Inc. d/b/a Rasmussen University is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc., (APEI), a Delaware Corporation. APEI is a publicly-traded corporation, the common stock of which is listed on NASDAQ. APEI is located at 111 W. Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414. P. 142 State Contact Information for Student Complaints (9/23/2025) Update the Kansas Board of Regents website address to: https://www.kansasregents.gov/academic_affairs/private_out_of_state/complaint_process The [email protected] entry remains the same. P. 149 Campus Leadership (2/5/2026) Remove the Green Bay campus. This campus closed as of 1/4/2026. P. 150 General Education Course Selections – Lower Division (3/31/2026) Effective Spring quarter 2026, in the Social Sciences General Education category, add this new 4-credit self- directed assessment: : SYD1050 Perspectives on Society ++
