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

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.

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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]
Phone: 252-335-0821 ext. 2251
Fax: 252-335-2018

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
Phone: 404-679-4500
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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State Authorization Liaisons by State

State Authorization Liaisons by State

NC SARA State Portal Liaisons

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

John Etheridge, School Director
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

Michelle Coley, 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.