Recent amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 include changes in regulation for State Authorization that may impact online, distance, and correspondence education providers. The relevant language includes:
If an institution is offering postsecondary education through distance or correspondence education to students in a State in which it is not physically located or in which it is otherwise subject to State jurisdiction as determined by the State, the institution must meet any State requirements for it to be legally offering postsecondary distance or correspondence education in that State. An institution must be able to document to the Secretary the State’s approval upon request. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1001 and 1002)
Southeastern Community College is currently authorized, licensed, registered, exempt or not subject to approval in the following states: Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Exemptions/Authorizations for states not listed are currently in progress which include Alabama and Florida. The college will endeavor to seek authorization in any state as needed per enrollment of students in online courses offered by the institution.
The U.S. Department of Education requires disclosure to consumers residing in all states. The list below provides contact information for each state.
State Authorization is a legal issue dealing with a college’s adherence to state requirements for colleges to secure authorization to offer instruction in that state. Institutions offering distance education courses or programs must provide current and prospective students with the contact information for filing complaints with the college, its accrediting agency, and with the state agencies that handle complaints in the student’s state of residence.
The State Authorization Federal Regulation Chapter 34, ß 600.9(c)
If an institution is offering post-secondary education through distance or correspondence education to students in a State in which it is not physically located or in which it is otherwise subject to State jurisdiction as determined by the State, the institution must meet any State requirements for it to be legally offering distance or correspondence education in that State. An institution must be able to document to the Secretary the State’s approval upon request.
States regulate which institutions can offer education to its citizens. Southeastern Community College (SCC) must comply with the state regulation requirement based on the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. To meet this requirement, SCC has joined NC-SARA to serve students in states outside of North Carolina.
The states in which the college is authorized to serve students are located at nc-sara.org/directory. If you reside in a state not on this list, you are not eligible to register for online classes at SCC at this time.
If you have questions, please contact a member of the Distance Learning team at SCC:
Wendy Brock
Distance Learning Specialist
910.788.6235
wendy.brock@sccnc.edu
California is not part of NC-SARA. As an out-of-state public institution, SCC is not under the purview of the California Bureau of Private Post-secondary Education. SCC is in compliance with California regulations to offer online/distance learning programs to California residents.
SCC is a member of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Students are advised to begin the process at the institutional level.
SCC is dedicated to resolving student complaints in a timely, fair, and amicable manner. Distance Learning students attending SCC who would like to resolve an academic or non-academic related complaint should follow the student grievance process. If assistance is needed for a non-academic complaint, please contact the Director of Student Services (contact information below).
Colene Faulk
Dean of Student Services
4564 Chadbourn Hwy., Whiteville, NC 28472
colene.faulk@sccnc.edu
910.788.6269
Students who wish to file a grade appeal should follow the grade appeal process, located in the Student Handbook. If assistance with an academic complaint, please contact the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Dr. Sylvia Cox
Executive Vice President
4564 Chadbourn Hwy., Whiteville, NC 28472
910-788-6323
sylvia.cox@sccnc.edu
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If a complaint cannot be resolved through the institution’s complaint process, students may file a complaint with the North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints unit. Please review the NC Post-Secondary Education Student Complaint Process, print and complete the NC Post-Secondary Education Complaint Form and submit the complaint to:
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
c/o Student Complaints
University of North Carolina System Office
910 Raleigh Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688
Phone: 919-962-4558
Website: northcarolina.edu/post-secondary-education-complaints/
Website (complaint policy): northcarolina.edu/wp-content/uploads/reports-and-documents/academic-affairs/student_complaint_policy.pdf
Website (complaint form): northcarolina.edu/wp-content/uploads/reports-and-documents/academic-affairs/student_complaint_form.pdf
Email: studentcomplaint@northcarolina.edu
If for some reason the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved, the next step would be to file a complaint with SCC’s accrediting agency. SCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Students who file a complaint with the accrediting agency should follow the SACSCOC Complaint Procedure.
The contact information for SACS is:
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
Telephone: 404-679-4500
Website: sacscoc.org/
Students may also file a complaint through SARA-NC. SARA-NC is the portal for North Carolina. Students should follow the SARA-NC Complaint Process and use the SARA-NC Complaint Form.
SARA-NC Contact Information:
SARA North Carolina
North Caroline State Education Assistance Authority
P.O. Box 14103
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
T: 855 SARA-1-NC (727-2162)
T: 919 549-8614 Ext. 4667
Website: saranc.org/
Email: complaint@saranc.org
The programs below lead to licensure or certification. If you are considering a program at SCC that leads to licensure and/or certification and you do not live in North Carolina, please contact the appropriate Division Chair or Director of Nursing.
Jessica Hill, RN, MSN
Director of Nursing
4564 Chadbourn Hwy., Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6226
jessica.hill@sccnc.edu
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Program Licensure Disclosure – Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Program Licensure Disclosure – Associate in General Education Nursing
Program Licensure Disclosure – Medical Laboratory Technology
Program Licensure Disclosure – Nurse Aide Certificate (CU)
Program Licensure Disclosure – Practical Nursing (PN)
Program Licensure Disclosure – Therapeutic Diagnostic Services Nurse Aide
Program Licensure Disclosure – Therapeutic Diagnostic Services Phlebotomy
Program Licensure Disclosure – Nurse Aide I
Program Licensure Disclosure – Nurse Aide II
Program Licensure Disclosure – Medication Aide for Skilled Nursing Facility
Program Licensure Disclosure – Pharmacy Technology
Dr. Sylvia Cox
Executive Vice President
4564 Chadbourn Hwy., Whiteville, NC 28472
910-788-6323
sylvia.cox@sccnc.edu
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Program Licensure Disclosure – Cosmetology
Program Licensure Disclosure – Cosmetology Instructor Certificate
Program Licensure Disclosure – Manicuring Nail Technician Certificate
Program Licensure Disclosure – BLET
Program Licensure Disclosure – CPR, ACLS, PALS
Program Licensure Disclosure – EMS Programs
Program Licensure Disclosure – Fire Rescue Training Programs
Program Licensure Disclosure – In Service Law Enforcement
Angela Ransom
Dean of Academic Affairs
4564 Chadbourn Hwy., Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6424
angela.ransom@sccnc.edu
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Program Licensure Disclosure – Medical Office Administration
Program Licensure Disclosure – Dealer License Renewal
Program Licensure Disclosure – Dealer Pre-License
Program Licensure Disclosure – Electrical
Program Licensure Disclosure – Notary Public
Program Licensure Disclosure – NC E-Notary Certification
Program Licensure Disclosure – NC Escort Vehicle Cert
Program Licensure Disclosure – NC Escort Vehicle Re Cert
Program Licensure Disclosure – Serv-Safe
Program Licensure Disclosure – NC OBD
Program Licensure Disclosure – Work Zone
Program-Licensure-Disclosure-Early Childhood Education
Program Licensure Disclosure – Forklift Operator Training
Program Licensure Disclosure – NC EPA
Program Licensure Disclosure – OSHA
Program Licensure Disclosure – Manufacturing Technician