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State Authorization Strategy. State Authorization Strategy. Dr. Pamela Shay Franklin University Vice President of Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness Nonprofit, private institution Online & campus-based p rograms Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees
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State Authorization Strategy Dr. Pamela Shay Franklin University Vice President of Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness • Nonprofit, private institution • Online & campus-based programs • Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees • Students enrolled nationwide
Strategic Planning State Strategy
Know YOUR School • Where do your students reside? • What activities does your school conduct? • What are your strategic plans (2-3 years)?
Know STATE Regulations • Review relevant statutes and regulations • “IT DEPENDS” on type of institution, delivery formats, level of activities • Compare multiple sources of information • Create your own spreadsheet/table to track information
Review Statutes and Regulations • Definitions • Exemptions • Licensure programs with curricula or requirements dictated by state professional licensing boards, e.g. education, nursing, social work
Identify “Triggers” • Activities that may give rise to “physical presence”, therefore impacting School’s status in a specific state. • Classroom onsite, marketing, recruiting, faculty residence, attend college fairs, onsite testing, library resources onsite, practicum/internships. Compare
Build and Foster Relationships • External • State Regulators • Professional Organizations • Internal • Maintain regular communication with marketing, financial aid, academics, registrar, and enrollment, human resources, finance, assessment departments • Need information on library resources, facilities, advising, student services, technology • Know institution’s strategic or growth plan Build
Strategic Decisions Regarding State Authorization • Number of students • State expenses (initial, annual, bonds, etc.) • Cost of not serving existing students • Cost of monitoring and maintaining • Cost of personnel
Strategic Planning State Strategy
Pamela Shay Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness Franklin University 201 S. Grant Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215 Pamela.shay@franklin.edu 641.947.6135 State Authorization Resources by Franklin University Navigating the Chaos Workshop Franklin.edu/authorization-workshop Consulting Services Personal consultation on state processes for your institution SA Management Services Franklin partners with your institution to complete state authorization requirements and manage the system for your institution. Thank you for your time and attention