Academic Compliance

Academic Compliance is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of educational quality, regulatory integrity, and operational transparency across all institutional programs and activities. Serving as a central resource, the department ensures the university aligns with federal, state, and international laws, as well as institutional accreditation standards. By fostering a compliant, ethically grounded, and inclusive academic environment, Academic Compliance protects institutional standing while supporting student success wherever learning takes place.

Core areas of oversight include:

• Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosures: Providing clear, transparent, and accurate information regarding whether degree and certificate programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in individual states and territories.
• State Authorization: Securing and maintaining official authorization to deliver online courses, degree programs, field experiences, and clinical placements across state lines in compliance with state-specific higher education regulations and SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) guidelines.
• Student Complaints and Grievance Procedures: Offering clear pathways for out-of-state and distance education students to submit feedback, resolve concerns, or file formal complaints with the appropriate state authorizing agencies, accrediting bodies, or institutional offices.
• Digital Accessibility: Ensuring equal access to educational content, digital learning platforms, websites, and technologies for all students, faculty, and staff in accordance with federal accessibility standards. 
• Global Compliance: Navigating complex international laws, cross-border educational regulations, data privacy standards, and immigration guidelines to support global learning operations, study abroad initiatives, and international distance learners.
• Institutional Accreditation: Working with the Provost’s Office to maintain continuous alignment and institutional adherence with regional, national, and specialized accrediting bodies to guarantee academic quality and program integrity.

Through proactive policy management, continuous monitoring, and collaborative guidance across departments, Academic Compliance empowers the university community to deliver accessible, high-quality education while safeguarding institutional integrity and student rights worldwide.