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Seven Key Takeaways from the State Authorization Webcasts
Published by: WCET | 9/11/2014
In partnership with M-SARA (run by MHEC), the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), we offered two webcasts in August with updates on state authorization. The first webcast focused on state and federal […]
U.S. Department of Education ‘Pausing’ on State Authorization
Published by: WCET | 6/26/2014
In an address to the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) yesterday, Ted Mitchell (Under Secretary for Postsecondary) Education announced a ‘pause’ on state authorization. This announcement was reported in the Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed today. […]
State Authorization Negotiated Rulemaking: What Happened? What’s Next?
Published by: WCET | 5/29/2014
The U.S Department of Education’s Negotiated Rulemaking process is designed to advise the Department on regulations that they are seeking to implement or change. Negotiators are chosen to represent the different constituencies that have an interest in the outcome. Thanks […]
What are Institutions Doing (or Not Doing) About State Authorization: 2014 Survey
Published by: WCET | 5/16/2014
Colleges increasingly comply with state authorization regulations for distance education, but they often do so by choosing not to enroll students from some states. These are some of the findings of the latest survey on institutional progress in state authorization. […]
Proposed State Authorization Regulations (Second Set): Provide Your Feedback
Published by: WCET | 4/7/2014
April 7, 2014 Provide your input on some proposed federal regulations regarding state authorization and distance education. If you are concerned, inform the Department of Education. The U.S. Department of Education’s Negotiated Rulemaking Committee is discussing the possible return of […]
State Authorization: New Reciprocity Draft, Call for SAN Members, & Workshop Invite
Published by: WCET | 2/26/2013
There are plenty of activities on the State Authorization front this week. Below are announcements about: State Authorization Network Year 3 — Call for Members State Authorization Compliance Workshop — April 21, 2013 Latest State Authorization Reciprocity Draft Released — […]
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Draft Released: Seeking Your Feedback
Published by: WCET | 4/27/2012
State regulators attending the annual NASASPS meeting earlier this week received a first draft of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). With funding from Lumina Foundation, the Presidents’ Forum working with the Council of State Governments developed the document as […]
House Votes to Repeal State Authorization (and Reciprocity Update)
Published by: WCET | 2/29/2012
Just when I was thinking that it was time for an update on state authorization regulations, the U.S. House of Representatives schedules a vote on the subject. Wow! Were they ever accommodating! What are next steps? What is the impact […]
No ‘Deus Ex Machina’ on State Authorization
Published by: WCET | 9/22/2011
Ancient Greek playwrights would sometimes write themselves into a corner. The intricate plot, which was so carefully developed through the initial acts, did not lend itself to an easy resolution in the finale. One answer was to let the gods […]
State Authorization Updates on Reciprocity & Surveys
Published by: WCET | 8/4/2011
It’s suddenly the dog days of August. Many people are on vacation and the beginning of a new school year is only weeks away for many institutions. Below are updates on several activities regarding the State Authorization regulations. Lumina/Gates State […]