I personally work at the University Registrar in a data analysis and records protection postion. Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA - http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html) we do not disclose ADHOC queries about "does so and so have a degree from you" without consent from the party or a formal & legaleze "Open Records Request." http://www.provost.ku.edu/policy/updates/open_records_act/

There is a considerable amount of effort and time involved in securing an Open Records Request here in Lawrence. The lawyers prevent people from just calling up and say 'hey what is Ex Gov. Sebeilius minor in?'

Anyway...