State Authorization: Strategies for Online Providers

The rules of the game for online and distance education changed in 2010 when new regulations for Institutional Eligibility (amendments to the Higher Education Act) required institutions offering such programming to meet state requirements for postsecondary distance or secondary education – and to show the Department of Education official documentation of State approval.

Although portions of the § 600.9 regulations were struck down by a U.S. District Court of Appeals, the Department of Education is appealing the ruling. Whatever the final disposition of the appeal, there is little doubt that change is coming with significant impact on institutions delivering online programming outside their home states.

So where does this leave you?

Distance education providers need credible, comprehensive information, and that’s what State Authorization: Strategies for Online Providers, a two-part Magna Online Audio Seminar delivers.

You’ll learn from an expert – Bruce N. Chaloux, Ph.D., founder of the Electronic Campus, Director of Student Access Programs and Services at the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and a major player in national efforts to help states and higher education respond to state licensure/authorization issues.  Sloan-C recently named Bruce Chaloux as Executive Director and CEO.

Part One took place February 1, 2012, and Dr. Chaloux discussed state authorization processes, strategies to address state requirements, and what to expect from Federal regulation in 2012.  When you enroll for the second part of this seminar, you will receive a CD copy of this seminar.

In between seminars, you can take your questions about state authorization directly to Dr. Chaloux through an exclusive LinkedIn discussion group available only to seminar participants.  His expertise and direct involvement with new developments in regulation will help you keep your program on track.

Part Two of the seminar series will be scheduled at a later date to be determined, pending anticipated court decisions, further actions by the Department of Education and the emergence of several regional and national efforts focusing on state authorization.

Counter Uncertainty with Strategy

Even though online learning regulations remain in flux, you can still prepare for these challenges, and Dr. Chaloux will provide:

• Up-to-the-minute information on regulatory efforts and online learning requirements
• Resources and best practices to help you meet state authorization standards
• Updates on regional and national efforts employing state reciprocity agreements to meet federal requirements.

Addressing Your Needs

If your online programs cross state lines to reach students, federal regulations regarding state authorization can affect you, whether your institution is:

• Public
• Private
• For-profit
• A 2-year school
• A 4-year school.

Who Should Attend

This intermediate to advanced-level seminar will give you the information and tools you need to rise to these new challenges.  It’s particularly helpful for people in the following positions:

• Deans, directors and leaders in e-learning/online learning/distance learning units
• Department heads
• Program directors
• Online programming academic unit leaders
• Administrative personnel responsible for securing state authorization.

Build a Specific Response

The first session provided an overview of recent activities affecting state authorization of online programming, before delving into specific and practical concerns such as:

• What you should have already done about online authorization – and what to do if you haven’t
• What to consider before seeking approval from a specific state
• How to engage and respond to state authorization agencies
• What authorization costs and requirements are in different states
• What specific challenges confront multiple-state programming
• What happens if you delay action.

Sign up for Part Two today and receive this session on CD.  The second session will be announced when Federal rulings have been finalized.

Learn From an Expert

We are pleased to share the up-to-the minute information that Dr. Chaloux is uniquely qualified to present.  He is currently working with national and regional organizations to develop a coordinated response to online learning requirements and establish state reciprocity. 

Get – and Stay – Connected

Part Two, will focus on any new Federal rulings, will go into more detail on emerging state authorization initiatives, and new challenges facing online providers. It will also draw upon the experiences of participants and institutions from the first seminar.

The exciting news is that you won’t be out of the loop in between seminars.  Remember our invitation-only LinkedIn group, so you can talk to Dr. Chaloux and your colleagues directly about your experiences with state authorization and online programming.

A Cost Effective Way to Get the Most Current Information

The fee for both seminars (and the LinkedIn discussion group) is $450, a true bargain when you consider the high quality, breaking news nature of the information you’ll receive.

And since Magna Online Seminar fees are assessed per-site, not per-person, you can afford to invite everyone involved with distance education to attend these seminars.

Tomorrow never waits.  Get your institution on track today to face the challenge of state authorization for online programming.

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