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State Authorization
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 students’ state of residence.
The State Authorization Federal Regulation Chapter 34, ß 600.9(c)
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 distance or correspondence education in that State. An institution must be able to document to the Secretary the State’s approval upon request.
States in Which College of The Albemarle Serves Distance Learning Students
States regulate which institutions can offer education to its citizens. College of The Albemarle must comply with the state regulation requirement based on the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. To meet this requirement, College of The Albemarle 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 listed below. If you reside in a state not on this list, you are not eligible to register for online classes at College of The Albemarle at this time. If you have questions, please contact
Andrea W. Dance, Director, Registration and Records/Registrar
[email protected]
252-335-0821 ext. 2252
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
California is not part of NC-SARA. As an out-of-state public institution, College of The Albemarle is not under the purview of the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education.
Student Complaints
Filing a Grievance/Complaint
College of The Albemarle acknowledges students have the right to a fair and balanced system for initiating general complaints or grievances relating to decisions made or actions taken by a college employee that involves misapplication of the college’s policies, procedures, or regulations.
To affirm its commitment to promoting a fair and balanced system for student complaint and grievance resolution, the College publishes procedures to guarantee a prompt, reasonable, and impartial process for addressing informal complaints and written grievances. In addition, the College maintains a record of student complaints.
College of The Albemarle Policy 5.3.6 – Student Grievance (PDF)
College of The Albemarle Procedure 5.3.6.1 – Student Grievance (PDF)
Please
submit grievances/complaints via the Student Complaint Form (Maxient form).
Kris Burris, Vice President, Student Success and Enrollment Management
College of The Albemarle
1208 North Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Email:
[email protected]
If the grievance/complaint cannot be resolved at the institutional level, students may file a complaint with the North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints unit.
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaint Process
To file a complaint concerning a postsecondary institution offering degree programs in North Carolina,
read the complaint policy (PDF)
and print out and
complete the Student Complaint Form.
and submit the complaint to:
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
c/o Student Complaints
223 S. West Street, Suite 1800
Raleigh NC 27603
Phone:
919-962-4550
Website:
Visit the University of North Carolina System Office website
Email:
[email protected]
SACSCOC Student Complaint Process
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) expects individuals to attempt to resolve complaints against College of The Albemarle through all means available to the complainant, including following the college’s own procedures, before submitting a complaint to the Commission. Therefore, the Commission’s usual practice is to not consider a complaint that is currently in administrative proceedings, institutional proceedings or litigation. However, if there’s substantial, credible evidence that indicates systemic problems with an accredited institution, the Commission may, at its discretion, choose to proceed with the review.
In order to be considered, a formal complaint must be submitted in writing using the
Commission’s Complaint Policy and Form (PDF)
. Please mail two signed copies to:
President
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Ln
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
Website:
Visit the SACSCOC website
The Commission will not consider complaints that are:
Not in writing
Sent on behalf of another individual or forwarded to the Commission
Sent anonymously, electronically or through facsimile transmission
SARANC Complaint Process
Students may also file a complaint through SARANC. SARANC is the portal for North Carolina. Students should follow the
SARANC Complaint Process
and
use the SARANC Complaint form (PDF)
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
c/o SARA North Carolina
P.O. Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629
T: 855 SARA-1-NC (727-2162)
T: 919 549-8614 ext. 4667
Website:
Visit the SARANC website
Email:
[email protected]
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Professional Licensure Disclosures
Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement
College of The Albemarle has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). However, NC-SARA does not deal with professional licensing board approval for any courses or programs leading to professional licensure. If you are not a resident of North Carolina but you are enrolled in courses or programs leading to professional licensure, please contact the lead of the degree program at College of The Albemarle to discuss licensure options prior to beginning your course of study.
It is also highly recommended that you also contact the state in which you plan to practice to verify any state requirements before beginning your program at College of The Albemarle. Please click the link for more information on public and private organizations not associated with College of The Albemarle
NC SARA Professional Licensure Directory
and
State Portal Entity Contacts
Students may view the disclosure for each program or certificate to know which state College of The Albemarle curriculum:
meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification, or
does not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification.
In addition, NC SARA (
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
) (College of The Albemarle is a member) has provided contact information for professional licensure offices in the United States for a limited number of academic disciplines.
Professional Licensure Board Contacts by State
NC SARA Professional Licensure Directory
Counseling
Nursing
Psychology
Social Work
Teacher Education
U.S. Department of Education (DOE), Licensure Information, by Profession
Information for programs not listed on the DOE site:
Early Childhood Education
Emergency Medical Science
Surgical Technology
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
Michael Haskell
Instructor/Program Coordinator, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology
252-482-7900 ext. 6026
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
118 Blades St
Edenton, NC 27932
HVAC EPA Program Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
OSHA Program Disclosure (PDF)
HVAC EPA State Contacts
OSHA State Contacts
Associate Degree Nursing
Kathryn Miller, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2280
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Associate Degree Nursing Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing Licensure Contact Information by State
Aviation Systems Technology
David Repanshek, Program Coordinator
252-453-3035 ext. 8115
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Aviation Systems Technology Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Contact – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Computer Aided Drafting
John Stolarczyk, Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator, Computer-Aided Drafting Technology, Regional Aviation and Technical Training Center
252-453-3035 ext. 8113
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
107 College Way
Barco, NC 27917
Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Program Disclosure
OSHA Contacts List
Cosmetology
Kimberly Blount, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2272
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Cosmetology Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Nail Technology Continuing Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Cosmetology Professional Licensing Boards by State
North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
EMS
Walter Meads, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2519
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
EMS-AEMT Continuing Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
EMT Continuing Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
EMS-EMR Continuing Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
EMS-Paramedic Continuing Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
EMS – Bridge Curriculum Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
EMS Curriculum Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Committee of Accreditation of Educational Programs for Emergency Medication Services Professions
North Carolina Office of EMS
EMS Licensure Contact Information by State
Fire and Rescue Services Training
Billy Bass, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2422
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Fire and Rescue Continuing Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal
U.S. Fire Administration State Agencies
Law Enforcement Training
Jeffrey Jones, Director, Basic Law Enforcement Training Program
252-335-0821 ext. 2315
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Basic Law Enforcement Training Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
BLET State Contacts (Google document)
Law Enforcement State Contacts
LPN-ADN Option
Kathryn Miller, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2280
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
LPN-ADN Option Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
North Carolina Board of Nursing
LPN-ADN Option Licensure Contact Information by State
Medical Assisting
Rebecca Walker, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2307
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Medical Assisting Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
American Association of Medical Assistants
Medical Assisting State Contacts
Medical Laboratory Technology
Liza Sanders, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2999
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Medical Laboratory Technology Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
Medical Laboratory Technology Licensure Contact Information by State
Medication Aide
Morgan Barnes, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2257
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Medication Aide Continuing Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
NC Board of Nursing
Medication Aide Licensure Contact Information by State
Nurse Aide
Morgan Barnes, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2257
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Nurse Aide I Continuing Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Nurse Aide II Continuing Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Nurse Aide Licensure Contact Information by State
Pharmacy Technician
Morgan Barnes, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2257
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician Licensure Contact Information by State
Phlebotomy
Liza Sanders, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2999
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Phlebotomy Curriculum Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
Phlebotomy Licensure Contact Information by State
Practical Nursing
Jackqulyn Sawyer, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2308
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Practical Nursing Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Practical Nursing Professional Licensing Boards by State
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Practical Nursing Licensure Contact Information by State
RIBN-ADN
Kathryn Miller, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2280
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
RIBN-ADN Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
NC Nursing Board
RIBN-ADN Licensure Contact Information by State
Surgical Technology
Brandy Wooten, Program Coordinator
252-335-0821 ext. 2995
[email protected]
College of The Albemarle
1208 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Surgical Technology Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Surgical Technology Professional Licensing Boards by State
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Although we strive to connect you with the best information possible, College of The Albemarle cannot confirm whether a particular program meets requirements for professional licensure and/or certification outside of the State of North Carolina.
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