80 FR 34151 - National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 114 (June 15, 2015)

This meeting notice is an update to the notice (59 FR 16369) published on March 27, 2015. This notice sets forth revisions to the agenda, specifically, the removal of the petition for approval of a State Agency for Vocational Education based on compliance report submitted by Puerto Rico State Agency for the Approval of Public Postsecondary Vocational, Technical Institutions and Programs (PRHRDC). This notice is required under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and Section 114(d)(1)(B) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 114 (Monday, June 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34151-34152]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14511]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
Integrity (NACIQI)

AGENCY: National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
Integrity (NACIQI), Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department 
of Education.

ACTION: Announcement of revisions to the agenda for the June 25-26, 
2015 meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional 
Quality and Integrity (NACIQI).

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SUMMARY: This meeting notice is an update to the notice (59 FR 16369) 
published on March 27, 2015. This notice sets forth revisions to the 
agenda, specifically, the removal of the petition for approval of a 
State Agency for Vocational Education based on compliance report 
submitted by Puerto Rico State Agency for the Approval of Public 
Postsecondary Vocational, Technical Institutions and Programs (PRHRDC). 
This notice is required under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) and Section 114(d)(1)(B) of the Higher Education 
Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended.

DATES: The NACIQI meeting will be held on June 25-26, 2015, from 8:00 
a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 S. Orme Street, 
Arlington, VA 22204.

ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary 
Education, 1990 K Street NW., Room 8072, Washington, DC 20006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hong, Executive Director, 
NACIQI, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW., Room 8073, 
Washington, DC 20006-8129, telephone: (202) 502-7696, fax: (202) 502-
7874, or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    NACIQI's Statutory Authority and Function: The NACIQI is 
established under Section 114 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as 
amended (HEA), 20 U.S.C. 1011c. The NACIQI advises the Secretary of 
Education about:
     The establishment and enforcement of the criteria for 
recognition of accrediting agencies or associations under Subpart 2, 
Part H, Title IV, of the HEA, as amended.
     The recognition of specific accrediting agencies or 
associations or a specific State public postsecondary vocational 
education or nurse education approval agency.
     The preparation and publication of the list of nationally 
recognized accrediting agencies and associations.
     The eligibility and certification process for institutions 
of higher education under Title IV, of the HEA, together with 
recommendations for improvement in such process.
     The relationship between (1) accreditation of institutions 
of higher education and the certification and eligibility of such 
institutions, and (2) State licensing responsibilities with respect to 
such institutions.
     Any other advisory function relating to accreditation and 
institutional eligibility that the Secretary may prescribe.
    Access to Records of the Meeting: The Department will post the 
official report of the meeting on the NACIQI Web site 90 days after the 
meeting. Pursuant to the FACA, the public may also inspect the 
materials at 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC, by emailing 
[email protected] or by calling (202) 219-7067 to schedule an 
appointment.
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    Delegation of Authority: The Secretary of Education has delegated 
authority to Jamienne S. Studley, Deputy Under Secretary, to perform 
the functions and

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duties of the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.

    Authority:  20 U.S.C. 1011c.

Jamienne S. Studley,
Deputy Under Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-14511 Filed 6-12-15; 8:45 am]
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