国家授权 常见问题
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is state authorization?
What does it mean to “operate” in a state or to have a physical presence “trigger?
What is the state authorization reciprocity agreement (SARA)?
What if we do not comply?
Additional information about state authorization
Is there a contact for more information about state authorization at The University
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What is state authorization?
States may require out-of-state institutions to obtain authorization to offer postsecondary education in accordance with its 法律法规. State regulations vary from minimal to very strict requirements. In the majority of states, the need to seek authorization depends on the specific combination of that state’s laws and the activities an institution is conducting in that state. Those activities derive from how the state defines “operating,” “physically located,” or “physical presence.”
What does it mean to “operate” in a state or to have a physical presence “trigger?”
Each state statute defines “operating,” “physically located,” or “physical presence” differently including, but not limited to:
- Offering distance education
- 地面招聘
- Advertising and marketing
- 测试普氏
- Employing faculty in that state
- Internships, externships, field experiences, and clinical practicums.
The University 托莱多的 must comply with all regulations and receive authorization from a state 之前 allowing students to participate in 任何 educational activities through the University. While these regulations initially applied only to online education, it now applies to courses in campus-based programs that include internships, co-ops, student teaching, clinical placements, and/or field experiences occurring in states outside of Ohio. Conducting state authorization analysis is necessary 任何 time a student is engaging in educational activities outside of the State of Ohio.
States expect that institutions obtain approval 之前 enrolling students, advertising, marketing, or performing other regulated activities 在他们的州. The requirements as to which activities need authorization, the application processes, and the costs to comply vary greatly from state to state.
What is the 国家授权 Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)?
The 国家授权 Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) established uniform standards 对于实体存在. Ohio became a SARA state in March 2015, and The University 托莱多的 became a SARA institution in August 2015. Through reciprocity, an institution authorized under SARA in its home state would be considered authorized in all other 莎拉州. Currently, 47 states are SARA members. The only non-莎拉州 are Massachusetts 和加州. 请参阅 国家的地位 page for state-specific information.
What if we do not comply?
There are a range of possible penalties for noncompliance with state authorization 法律法规. They include but are not limited to:
- Cease and desist letters/orders from state regulators
- Forced “teach-outs” where the state allows the student currently receiving education 在他们的州 to finish but does not allow 任何 other students from the university to attend without authorization
- Possible fines and institutional sanctions, e.g., institutional enrollment freezes
- 诉讼
- Domino effect with accreditors
- 受损的声誉!
Additional Information about state authorization:
WCET — 国家授权 of Institutions for Out-of-State Activities*
*Cooperative for 教育al Technologies (WCET) is a program unit of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher 教育 (WICHE)National Council for 国家授权 Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
State Higher 教育 Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) — 国家授权 of Postsecondary 教育
Is there a contact for more information about state authorization at the University 托莱多的?
联系 Director of 国家授权.