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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6638
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Education is asking the public to submit written comments regarding accrediting agencies that are being reviewed for recognition by the Secretary of Education. This review process is set for the winter 2022 meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). Agencies under review include several councils and committees related to medical and educational accreditation, such as the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Council on Chiropractic Education. Comments must be submitted by email by February 19, 2021, and should include specific information about the commenter.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Education wants people to share their thoughts about certain groups that check if schools are doing a good job. People can email their opinions, but they have to share some details about themselves and use a document format that works with Word.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7677
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) is holding a meeting on February 19-20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting will focus on reviewing compliance reports from various accrediting agencies, with NACIQI members attending in person and other participants joining virtually. The public can register to participate and can also request to make short oral comments at the meeting. NACIQI advises the U.S. Department of Education on matters related to educational accreditation and institutional eligibility.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) is having a meeting where some people will be there in person and others will join online to talk about school rules, and anyone who wants to can sign up to say something.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6313
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), working under the U.S. Department of Education, has released a notice about the decisions made by the Senior Department Official (SDO) following recommendations from their meeting in July 2020. NACIQI helps the Secretary of Education by advising on the standards and recognition of accrediting agencies and the eligibility of higher education institutions. The notice also includes details on the decisions related to various state and federal educational bodies. Links to these decision letters and access to records from the meeting are provided for public review.

    Simple Explanation

    NACIQI, a group that helps keep schools and colleges in check, had a meeting where they talked about which schools should stay recognized and follow rules. They shared what decisions were made, but didn't give all the details just yet.