Accreditation and State Regulatory Authorization for Online Education at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus

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1 Accreditation and State Regulatory Authorization for Online Education at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Denver and CU Anschutz) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (HLC/NCA), The Higher Learning Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This federally recognized body provides assurance to students, parents and all stakeholders that CU Denver meets clear quality standards for educational and financial performance, The HLC contact information follows: Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7 500, Chicago, Illinois Phone: / Fax: info@hlcommission.org The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus online students are also encouraged to contact their Dean s office with any questions they may have related to their degree, program, course or licensure requirements. A list of the University Schools and College with contact information can be found here. Important Notes Regarding Distance Education 1. CU Denver and CU Anschutz are seeking authorization to offer its online programs in many Page 1 states. Students are advised to check this site often for periodic updates as the University is in the process of obtaining state authorization. Certain degrees, programs or certifications that lead to professional licensure are regulated by state controlled regulatory bodies (i.e. State

2 Board of Nursing). Online students intending to enroll in programs that may lead to licensure are thus strongly advised to confer with their home state board to ensure that the online program will meet that state s requirements. 2. Residents of certain states are ineligible to apply for enrollment in courses and programs delivered via distance education: CU Denver and CU Anschutz are not able to accept students who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Massachusetts, North Carolina for enrollment in courses and programs delivered via distance education because it has not applied for or received authorization from these states to deliver courses and programs via distance education to residents of these states. CU Denver and CU Anschutz have not currently applied for or received authorization from these states because the University has determined that the administrative and other requirements to obtain and maintain authorization for its distance education courses and programs that would otherwise be delivered to residents of these states, including the fees charged by these states and the additional administrative costs associated with doing so, are disproportionately burdensome, excessive and/or prohibitive, at least at the present time. Student Complaints / Consumer Protection Disclosure All members of the CU Denver and CU Anschutz are expected to uphold standards, which include abiding by state, civil and criminal laws and all University laws, policies and standards of conduct. The University strives to make the campus community a place of study, work and residence where people are treated, and treat one another, with respect and courtesy. The University views the Student Conduct Process as a learning experience that can result in growth and personal understanding of one s responsibilities and privileges within both the University community and the greater community. If a potential violation of the University Student Conduct Code or a specific School/College Honor Code is brought to our attention, the University will take specific and appropriate action towards resolution. Students, whether online, hybrid or resident, are encouraged to exhaust all internal grievance procedures allowed for in the relevant Conduct or Honor Code. However, understanding that grievances may not always be resolved internally, please consult the following list of embedded links and contact Page 2

3 information, where applicable, to determine where to file a consumer complaint. The following list should not be construed as informative of agency regulation, where an institution is licensed or in which states an institution is required to be licensed. Alabama The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is not authorized by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to offer its programs to residents of Alabama nor has it received a licensure exemption through the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Alabama residents may contact: Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) PO Box Montgomery, AL Alaska The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Alaska has been approved by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. Page 3

4 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Alaska residents may also contact: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education P.O. Box Juneau, AK customer.service@alaska.gov Alaska Office of Attorney General Consumer Protection Unit 1031 W. Fourth Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK attorney.general@alaska.gov Arizona The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the Page 4

5 National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Arizona has been approved by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Arizona residents may also contact: Page 5 Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education 1400 W. Washington Street Room 260 Phoenix, AZ

6 Arkansas The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is not authorized by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer its programs to residents of Arkansas. All Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) certified institutions must publish, post, and adhere to a procedure for handling a student grievance. Out of state and distance delivery institutions must furnish a toll free telephone number or e mail address for quick access in filing a student grievance. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Arkansas residents may contact: Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Arkansas Department of Higher Education 114 East Capitol Ave Little Rock, AR ADHE_Info@adhe.edu ulations/appendixj.pdf California Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in state, the University is not required by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to obtain approval to offer its programs to residents of California. Page 6

7 Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. California residents may contact: California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education P.O. Box West Sacramento, CA Attorney General s Office California Department of Justice Attn: Public Inquiry Unit P.O. Box Sacramento, CA complaint against business or company Connecticut Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in state, the University is not required by the State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education to obtain approval from the Board of Governors for Higher Education to offer its programs to residents of Connecticut. Therefore, the University is in compliance with Connecticut regulations concerning postsecondary distance education. Page 7

8 Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Connecticut residents may contact: Connecticut Office of Higher Education 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT The complaint form is available only by contacting the Education & Employment Information Center at: (800) or edinfo@ctohe.org. Delaware The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is not authorized by the State of Delaware Department of Education to offer its programs to residents of Delaware. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Delaware residents may contact: Delaware Department of Education 401 Federal Street Dover, Delaware State of Delaware Consumer Protection Unit Carvel State Building Page 8

9 820 N French Street Wilmington, DE District of Columbia The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has not been granted the required conditional exemption by the Education Licensure Commission of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education in Washington, D.C. to offer its programs to residents of the District. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. District of Columbia residents may contact: Office of the State Superintendent of Education Education Licensure Commission 810 First Street, NE, 9th Floor Washington, DC DC Education Licensure Commission Public Complaint Form. Florida Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in state, the University is not required by the Florida Commission for Independent Education to obtain approval from the Commission to offer its programs to residents of Florida. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Florida residents may contact: Page 9

10 Florida Commission on Independent Education 325 W Gaines Street Suite 1414 Tallahassee, FL To file a consumer complaint, visit the Commission s website. Georgia The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is not authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission to offer its programs to residents of Georgia. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Georgia residents may contact: Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission 2082 E Exchange Pl. #220 Tucker, GA resources/. Guam Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in Guam, the University is not required by the Guam Council on Postsecondary Institution Certification to obtain approval from the Council to offer its programs to residents of Guam. Page 10

11 Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Guam residents may contact: Guam Department of Higher Education P.O. Box DE Hagatna, Guam Hawaii Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in state, the University is not required by the Hawaii Postsecondary Education Authorization Program to obtain approval to offer its programs to residents of Hawaii. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Hawaii residents may contact: Hawaii State Board of Education PO Box 2360 Honolulu, HI Idaho Page 11

12 The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Idaho has been approved by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Idaho residents may also contact: Page 12 Idaho State Board of Education Attn: State Coordinator for Private Colleges and Proprietary Schools 650 West State Street

13 P.O. Box Boise, ID Illinois Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in state, the University is not required by the Illinois State Board of Education to obtain approval to offer its programs to residents of Illinois. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Illinois residents may contact: Illinois Board of Higher Education 431 East Adams, 2nd Floor Springfield, IL info@ibhe.org Institutional Complaint Hotline: (217) Illinois State Board of Education 100 N. 1st Street Springfield, Illinois ( ) Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau 500 South Second Street Page 13

14 Springfield, IL Consumer Fraud Hotline: (800) Indiana The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Indiana has been approved by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to Page 14 provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State

15 official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Indiana residents may also contact: Indiana Commission for Higher Education Attn: Complaints 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 550 Indianapolis, IN Iowa The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Kansas has been approved by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Page 15 Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado

16 2. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Iowa residents may also contact: Iowa College Student Aid Commission 430 East Grand Avenue, FL 3 Des Moines, IA request review Kansas The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Kansas has been approved by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 3. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Page 16 Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600

17 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Kansas residents may also contact: Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topecka, KS ComplaintProcedureandForm.pdf Kentucky The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is not authorized by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to offer its programs to residents of Kentucky. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Kentucky residents may contact: Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education Capital Plaza Tower, Room Mero Street Frankfort, Kentucky Page 17

18 Phone: Louisiana The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Louisiana has been approved by the Southern Regional Interstate Commission for Higher Education to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to Page 18 provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Louisiana residents may also contact:

19 Louisiana Board of Regents P.O. Box 3677 Baton Rouge, LA Maine The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is not authorized by the Maine Department of Education in order to offer its programs to residents of Maine. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Maine residents may contact: c/o Due Process Office Maine Department of Education Special Services Team 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine Phone: , TTY: Office of the Maine Attorney General Consumer Complaint Division 6 State House Station Augusta, ME Phone: Page 19

20 Maryland The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has not been granted a certificate of approval by the Maryland Higher Education Commission to offer its programs to residents of the state. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Maryland residents may contact: Maryland Higher Education Commission 6 North Liberty Street Baltimore, MD Massachusetts The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has not been granted approval by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer its programs to residents of the state. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Massachusetts residents may contact: Massachusetts Department of Higher Education One Ashburton Place, Room 1401, Page 20

21 Boston, MA Michigan Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in state, the university is not required by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Private Postsecondary Education to obtain approval from the Department to offer its programs to residents of Michigan. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Complaints involving public university consumer protection violations may be directed to: Office of the Attorney General of the State of Michigan: Consumer Protection Division P.O. Box Lansing, MI ,00.html Minnesota The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Minnesota has been approved by the Midwestern Higher Page 21

22 Education Compact to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Minnesota residents may also contact: Minnesota Office of Higher Education 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350 St. Paul, MN Phone: Page 22

23 Mississippi Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in state, the University is not required by the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation to obtain approval from the Commission to offer its programs to residents of Mississippi. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Complaints involving public university consumer protection violations may be directed to: Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS Office of the Attorney General State of Mississippi Consumer Protection Division PO Box Jackson, MS Page 23

24 Missouri The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Missouri has been approved by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to Page 24 provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Missouri residents may also contact: Missouri Department of Higher Education 205 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 1469

25 Jefferson City, MO Montana The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Montana has been approved by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to Page 25 provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Montana residents may also contact:

26 Montana Board of Regents Office of Commissioner of Higher Education Montana University System 2500 Broadway Street P.O. Box Helena, MT Nebraska The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Nebraska has been approved by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Page 26

27 2. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Nebraska residents may also contact: Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education P.O. Box Lincoln, NE Nebraska Department of Education Investigations Office 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box Lincoln, NE laintform.pdf Nebraska Attorney General Consumer Protection Division 2115 State Capitol Lincoln, NE Consumer Protection Hotline: (800) Nevada The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Nevada has been approved by the Western Interstate Page 27

28 Commission for Higher Education to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Nevada residents may also contact: Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education 8778 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 115 Las Vegas, Nevada New Hampshire The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the Page 28

29 National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. New Hampshire has been approved by the New England Board of Higher Education to become a member of the NC State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. New Hampshire residents may also contact: New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission 3 Barrell Court #300 Concord, NH Page 29

30 New Jersey Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in the state, the University is not required by the Office of the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education to obtain approval to offer its programs to residents of New Jersey. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Complaints involving public university consumer protection violations may be directed to: State of New Jersey PO Box 542 Trenton, NJ New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development 1 John Fitch Plaza PO Box 110 Trenton, NJ New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs 124 Halsey Street Newark, NJ Page 30

31 New Mexico The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. New Mexico has been approved by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. New Hampshire residents may also contact: Page 31 New Mexico Higher Education Department 2048 Galisteo St

32 Santa Fe, NM New York Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in the state, the University is not required by the New York Office of College and University Evaluation to obtain approval from the Office to offer its programs to residents of New York. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Complaints involving public university consumer protection violations may be directed to: New York Office of College and University Evaluation New York State Education Department 5 North Mezzanine Albany, NY North Carolina The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has not been granted a certificate of approval by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to offer its programs to residents of the state. Page 32

33 Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Complaints involving public university consumer protection violations may be directed to: The University of North Carolina General Administration Post secondary Education Complaints c/o Assistance Director of Licensure and Workforce Studies 910 Raleigh Road Chapel Hill, NC North Carolina Community College System Office of Proprietary School Licensing and Services 5016 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC North Carolina Consumer Protection Attorney General's Office 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC f b10f 3e8bd532da5f/Complaint Form.aspx North Dakota The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek Page 33

34 independent authorization from those states. North Dakota has been approved by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to become a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. North Dakota residents may also contact: North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education State Capitol 15th Floor 600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept. 270 Bismarck, ND cte@nd.gov Page 34

35 North Dakota Consumer Protection Division Office of Attorney General Gateway Professional Center 1050 E. Interstate Ave. Suite 200 Bismarck, ND Ohio The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Ohio has been approved by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to become a member of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to Page 35 provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints

36 with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Ohio residents may also contact: Ohio Board of Regents 30 East Broad Street, 36th floor Columbus, OH Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools 30 East Broad Street, Suite 2481 Columbus, OH Ohio Attorney General Consumer Protection Section 30 East Broad Street, 14th floor Columbus, OH Oklahoma Because the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus does not have a physical presence in the state, the University is not required by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to obtain approval to offer its programs to residents of Oklahoma. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide Page 36

37 that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Complaints involving public university consumer protection violations may be directed to: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK Complaint Form/ Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Unit Attn: Investigative Analyst 313 NE 21st Street Oklahoma City, OK Oregon The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA). As such, the University is able to deliver distance education courses in any other SARA member state without needing to seek independent authorization from those states. Oregon has been approved by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to become a member of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. 1. The standardized reciprocity agreement process requires that a student enrolled in a distance Page 37 education program at a SARA participating institution first seek resolution of a complaint

38 through the institution's published grievance or complaints process. Unresolved complaints may be brought to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Grade appeals and student conduct complaints are not covered by SARA. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide its students or its prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Oregon residents may also contact: Oregon Office of Degree Authorization 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR Oregon Attorney General Financial Fraud/Consumer Protection Section 1162 Court Street NE Salem, OR Page 38

39 Pennsylvania The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is not authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer its programs to residents of Pennsylvania. Title 34.B.VI.668.D of the Federal Program Integrity rules also require institutions to provide that would appropriately handle a student s complaint. Complaints involving public university consumer protection violations may be directed to: Pennsylvania Department of Education 333 Market Street, 12th Floor Harrisburg, PA re/ Office of Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection 14th Floor, Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA Puerto Rico The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus has not received exemption registration from the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education to offer its degree programs to residents of Puerto Rico. Page 39