Distance Education State Authorization
Online education is an integral part of Carteret Community College’s program offerings. In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education State Authorization Requirements in Section 600.9(c) of the October 29, 2010, final program integrity rule, Carteret CC pursues authorization from states and territories beyond North Carolina’s borders to offer online courses to students who don’t reside in North Carolina. Carteret CC will continue to monitor developments in other states and territories, and if authorization or licensure is or becomes necessary, the college will obtain approvals.
Carteret CC is a participating institution in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA allows students in participating states and territories to enroll in online distance education classes.
State Complaints Unit
Carteret Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. The State Complaints Unit policy is available for all students to review but students are advised to begin the process at the institutional level.
Contact Information:
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
c/o Student Complaints
223 S. West St.
Suite 1800
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-962-4550
www.northcarolina.edu/post-secondary-education-complaints/
Carteret CC Complaint Policy
Students residing outside of the State of North Carolina while taking online courses from Carteret CC who desire to resolve an academic grievance or complaint should first follow Carteret CC’s Student Grievance Procedure or the Student Complaint Procedure outlined in the Student Code of Conduct of the College Catalog & Student Handbook.
Contact Information:
Lewis Stroud
Dean of Student Services
Email: stroudl@carteret.edu
Phone: 252.222.6021
Mail: 3505 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
SACSCOC Complaint Procedures
However, if for some reason the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved, the next step would be to file a complaint with Carteret Community College’s accrediting agency. Carteret Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Carteret Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Carteret Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Students who file a complaint with the accrediting agency should follow the SACSCOC complaint procedure.
SARA-NC Complaint Process
Students may also file a complaint with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement-North Carolina (SARA-NC), the portal for the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Students should follow the SARA-NC complaint process and use the SARA-NC complaint form.
SARA-NC Contact Information:
SARA North Carolina
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
c/o SARA North Carolina
P.O. Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629
T: 855-SARA-1-NC (855-727-2162)
T: 919-549-8614, ext. 4667
Website: saranc.org
Complaint form
Complaint process
Email: complaints@saranc.org
North Carolina Department of Commerce: N.C. Business and Occupational License Database
View Professional Licensure Programs by State in the Annual Disclosures of the College Catalog & Student Handbook.