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National Advisory Committee on
Institutional Quality and Integrity;
Open Meeting
National Advisory Committee
on Institutional Quality and Integrity
(NACIQI), Office of Postsecondary
Education, U.S. Department of
Education.
ACTION: Announcement of meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice sets forth the
agenda, time, and instructions to access
or participate in the February 23–24,
2022 virtual meeting of the National
Advisory Committee on Institutional
Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) and
provides information to members of the
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public regarding the meeting, including
requesting to make oral comments. The
notice of this meeting 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
of 1965, as amended (HEA).
DATES: The virtual NACIQI meeting will
be held on February 23–24, 2022, from
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time each day.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
George Alan Smith, Executive Director/
Designated Federal Official, NACIQI,
U.S. Department of Education, 400
Maryland Avenue SW, Room 2C–159,
Washington, DC 20202, telephone: (202)
453–7757. Email: George.Alan.Smith@
ed.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
NACIQI’s Statutory Authority and
Function: NACIQI is established under
section 114 of the HEA. NACIQI advises
the Secretary of Education with respect
to:
• The establishment and enforcement
of the standards of accrediting agencies
or associations under subpart 2, part H,
Title IV of the HEA.
• The recognition of specific
accrediting agencies or associations.
• 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 and
part C, subchapter I, chapter 34, Title
42, 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 of Education may prescribe by
regulation.
You may register for the meeting on
your computer using the link below.
After you register you will receive a
confirmation email containing
personalized participation links for each
day of the two-day meeting. Dial-in
numbers may be requested on each day
of the meeting between 8:45 a.m.-9:45
a.m. Eastern Standard Time by emailing
Monica.Freeman@ed.gov.
Registration Link: https://naciqiwinter
meeting.eventbrite.com.
Meeting Agenda: Agenda items for the
February 23–24, 2022 meeting are listed
below.
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Application for Renewal of Recognition
1. American Podiatric Medical
Association, Council on Podiatric
Medical Education. Scope of
recognition: The accreditation and
preaccreditation (‘‘Provisional
Accreditation’’) throughout the United
States of freestanding colleges of
podiatric medicine and programs of
podiatric medicine, including first
professional programs leading to the
degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
2. The Council on Chiropractic
Education. Scope of recognition: The
accreditation of programs leading to the
Doctor of Chiropractic degree and
single-purpose institutions offering the
Doctor of Chiropractic program.
3. Commission on English Language
Program Accreditation. Scope of
recognition: The accreditation of
postsecondary, non-degree-granting
English language programs and
institutions in the United States
including those programs offered via
distance education.
4. Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology.
Scope of recognition: The accreditation
of educational programs in radiography,
magnetic resonance, radiation therapy,
and medical dosimetry, including those
offered via distance education, at the
certificate, associate, and baccalaureate
levels.
5. North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Scope of recognition: Recognized for the
Approval of Nurse Education in the
State of North Dakota.
Administration Policy Update
Undersecretary James Kvaal will
discuss the Administration’s higher
education policy priorities.
Accreditation Dashboard
NACIQI members will discuss the use
of the Department of Education’s
accreditation dashboard.
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NACIQI Policy Discussion
In addition to its review of accrediting
agencies and State approval agencies for
Secretarial recognition, there will be
time for Committee discussions
regarding any of the categories within
NACIQI’s statutory authority in its
capacity as an advisory committee.
Public Comments
Submission of requests to make an
oral comment regarding a specific
accrediting agency under review, or to
make an oral comment or written
statement regarding other issues within
the scope of NACIQI’s authority:
Opportunity to submit a written
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accrediting agency under review was
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solicited by a previous Federal Register
notice published on January 22, 2021
(86 FR 6638). The period for submission
of such statements is now closed.
Additional written comments regarding
a specific agency or state approval
agency under review will not be
accepted at this time. However,
members of the public may submit
written statements regarding other
issues within the scope of NACIQI’s
authority for consideration by NACIQI
in the manner described below.
Oral comments may not exceed three
minutes. Oral comments about an
agency’s recognition when a compliance
report has been required by the senior
Department official or the Secretary
must relate to the criteria for recognition
cited in the senior Department official’s
letter that requested the report, or in the
Secretary’s appeal decision, if any. Oral
comments about an agency seeking
expansion of scope must be directed to
the agency’s ability to serve as a
recognized accrediting agency with
respect to the kinds of institutions or
programs requested to be added. Oral
comments about the renewal of an
agency’s recognition must relate to its
compliance with the Criteria for the
Recognition of Accrediting Agencies,
which are available at https://
www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/
index.html. Written statements and oral
comments concerning NACIQI’s work
outside of a specific accrediting agency
under review must be limited to the
scope of NACIQI’s authority as outlined
under section 114 of the HEA.
To request to make a third-party oral
comment of three minutes or less during
the February 23–24, 2022 meeting,
please follow either Method One or
Method Two below. To submit a written
statement concerning the work of
NACIQI outside a specific accrediting
agency under review, please follow
Method One.
Method One: Submit a request by
email to the ThirdPartyComments@
ed.gov mailbox. Please do not send
material directly to NACIQI members.
Written statements concerning the work
of NACIQI outside a specific accrediting
agency under review and requests to
make oral comment must be received by
February 11, 2022 and include in the
subject line ‘‘Oral Comment Request:
(Agency name),’’ ‘‘Oral Comment
Request: (Subject)’’ or ‘‘Written
Statement: (Subject).’’ The email must
include the name(s), title, organization/
affiliation, mailing address, email
address, and telephone number, of the
person(s) submitting a written statement
or requesting to speak. All individuals
submitting an advance request in
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accordance with this notice will be
afforded an opportunity to speak.
Method Two (Only available to those
seeking to make oral comments):
Register on February 23, 2022, from 8:45
a.m.–9:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time,
to make an oral comment during
NACIQI’s deliberations by sending an
email to the ThirdPartyComments@
ed.gov mailbox. The requestor must
provide the subject on which he or she
wishes to comment, in addition to his/
her name, title, organization/affiliation,
mailing address, email address, and
telephone number. A total of up to
fifteen minutes for each agenda item
will be allotted for oral commenters
who register on February 23, 2022 by
9:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Individuals will be selected on a firstcome, first-served basis. If selected, each
commenter may not exceed three
minutes.
Access to Records of the Meeting: The
Department will post the official report
of the meeting on the NACIQI website
within 90 days after the meeting. In
addition, pursuant to the FACA, the
public may request to inspect records of
the meeting at 400 Maryland Avenue
SW, Washington, DC, by emailing
aslrecordsmanager@ed.gov or by calling
(202) 453–7415 to schedule an
appointment. Senior Department
official’s (as defined in 34 CFR 602.3)
decisions pursuant to 34 CFR 602.36
associated with all NACIQI Meetings
can be found at the following website:
https://surveys.ope.ed.gov/erecognition/
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attempt to meet a request received after
that date, but we may not be able to
make available the requested auxiliary
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time to arrange it.
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Annmarie Weisman,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy,
Planning and Innovation, Office of
Postsecondary Education.
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[Docket No.: ED–2022–SCC–0008]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Comment Request; National
Resource Centers’ Survey on Diverse
Perspectives
Office of Postsecondary
Education (OPE), Department of
Education (ED).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is
proposing a new information collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before March
28, 2022.
ADDRESSES: To access and review all the
documents related to the information
collection listed in this notice, please
use https://www.regulations.gov by
searching the Docket ID number ED–
2022–SCC–0008. Comments submitted
in response to this notice should be
submitted electronically through the
Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov by selecting the
Docket ID number or via postal mail,
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If the regulations.gov site is not
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ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please include the
docket ID number and the title of the
information collection request when
requesting documents or submitting
comments. Please note that comments
submitted by fax or email and those
submitted after the comment period will
not be accepted. Written requests for
information or comments submitted by
postal mail or delivery should be
addressed to the PRA Coordinator of the
Strategic Collections and Clearance
Governance and Strategy Division, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland
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For
specific questions related to collection
activities, please contact Sara Starke,
202–453–7681.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Education (ED), in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general
public and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed,
revised, and continuing collections of
information. This helps the Department
assess the impact of its information
collection requirements and minimize
the public’s reporting burden. It also
helps the public understand the
Department’s information collection
requirements and provide the requested
data in the desired format. ED is
soliciting comments on the proposed
information collection request (ICR) that
is described below. The Department of
Education is especially interested in
public comment addressing the
following issues: (1) Is this collection
necessary to the proper functions of the
Department; (2) will this information be
processed and used in a timely manner;
(3) is the estimate of burden accurate;
(4) how might the Department enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (5) how
might the Department minimize the
burden of this collection on the
respondents, including through the use
of information technology. Please note
that written comments received in
response to this notice will be
considered public records.
Title of Collection: National Resource
Centers’ Survey on Diverse Perspectives.
OMB Control Number: 1840–NEW.
Type of Review: A new information
collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Private
Sector.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 100.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 50.
Abstract: The National Resource
Centers (NRC) program is authorized
under Title VI, part A, section 602 of the
Higher Education Act of 1965, as
amended (HEA). The program provides
grants to institutions of higher
education (IHEs) or consortia of IHEs to
establish, strengthen, and operate
comprehensive and undergraduate
centers that will be national resources
for the teaching of modern foreign
languages; instruction in fields needed
to provide full understanding of world
regions where modern foreign languages
are used; research and training in
international studies and international
and foreign language aspects of
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professional and other fields of study;
and instruction and research on issues
in world affairs. NRC grants also
support outreach activities to the K–16
education sectors and the business,
media, and general public.
Dated: January 19, 2022.
Kate Mullan,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and
Clearance Governance and Strategy Division,
Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of
Planning, Evaluation and Policy
Development.
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Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget for Review
and Approval; Comment Request;
Grantee Reporting Form—
Rehabilitation Services Administration
(RSA) Annual Payback Report
Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services (OSERS),
Department of Education (ED).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is
proposing an extension without change
of a currently approved collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before February
24, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for proposed
information collection requests should
be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/
do/PRAMain. Find this information
collection request by selecting
‘‘Department of Education’’ under
‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check
‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’
checkbox. Comments may also be sent
to ICDocketmgr@ed.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
specific questions related to collection
activities, please contact Karen
Holliday, 202–245–7318.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Education (ED), in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general
public and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed,
revised, and continuing collections of
information. This helps the Department
assess the impact of its information
collection requirements and minimize
the public’s reporting burden. It also
SUMMARY:
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DEPARMENT OF EDUCATION
National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and
Integrity; Open Meeting
AGENCY: National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and
Integrity (NACIQI), Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department
of Education.
ACTION: Announcement of meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to
access or participate in the February 23-24, 2022 virtual meeting of
the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity
(NACIQI) and provides information to members of the public regarding
the meeting, including requesting to make oral comments. The notice of
this meeting 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 of 1965, as amended (HEA).
DATES: The virtual NACIQI meeting will be held on February 23-24, 2022,
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time each day.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Alan Smith, Executive Director/
Designated Federal Official, NACIQI, U.S. Department of Education, 400
Maryland Avenue SW, Room 2C-159, Washington, DC 20202, telephone: (202)
453-7757. Email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
NACIQI's Statutory Authority and Function: NACIQI is established
under section 114 of the HEA. NACIQI advises the Secretary of Education
with respect to:
The establishment and enforcement of the standards of
accrediting agencies or associations under subpart 2, part H, Title IV
of the HEA.
The recognition of specific accrediting agencies or
associations.
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 and part C, subchapter I,
chapter 34, Title 42, 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 of Education may prescribe
by regulation.
You may register for the meeting on your computer using the link
below. After you register you will receive a confirmation email
containing personalized participation links for each day of the two-day
meeting. Dial-in numbers may be requested on each day of the meeting
between 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time by emailing
[email protected].
Registration Link: https://naciqiwintermeeting.eventbrite.com.
Meeting Agenda: Agenda items for the February 23-24, 2022 meeting
are listed below.
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Application for Renewal of Recognition
1. American Podiatric Medical Association, Council on Podiatric
Medical Education. Scope of recognition: The accreditation and
preaccreditation (``Provisional Accreditation'') throughout the United
States of freestanding colleges of podiatric medicine and programs of
podiatric medicine, including first professional programs leading to
the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
2. The Council on Chiropractic Education. Scope of recognition: The
accreditation of programs leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree
and single-purpose institutions offering the Doctor of Chiropractic
program.
3. Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. Scope of
recognition: The accreditation of postsecondary, non-degree-granting
English language programs and institutions in the United States
including those programs offered via distance education.
4. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Scope of recognition: The accreditation of educational programs in
radiography, magnetic resonance, radiation therapy, and medical
dosimetry, including those offered via distance education, at the
certificate, associate, and baccalaureate levels.
5. North Dakota Board of Nursing. Scope of recognition: Recognized
for the Approval of Nurse Education in the State of North Dakota.
Administration Policy Update
Undersecretary James Kvaal will discuss the Administration's higher
education policy priorities.
Accreditation Dashboard
NACIQI members will discuss the use of the Department of
Education's accreditation dashboard.
NACIQI Policy Discussion
In addition to its review of accrediting agencies and State
approval agencies for Secretarial recognition, there will be time for
Committee discussions regarding any of the categories within NACIQI's
statutory authority in its capacity as an advisory committee.
Public Comments
Submission of requests to make an oral comment regarding a specific
accrediting agency under review, or to make an oral comment or written
statement regarding other issues within the scope of NACIQI's
authority: Opportunity to submit a written statement regarding a
specific accrediting agency under review was solicited by a previous
Federal Register notice published on January 22, 2021 (86 FR 6638). The
period for submission of such statements is now closed. Additional
written comments regarding a specific agency or state approval agency
under review will not be accepted at this time. However, members of the
public may submit written statements regarding other issues within the
scope of NACIQI's authority for consideration by NACIQI in the manner
described below.
Oral comments may not exceed three minutes. Oral comments about an
agency's recognition when a compliance report has been required by the
senior Department official or the Secretary must relate to the criteria
for recognition cited in the senior Department official's letter that
requested the report, or in the Secretary's appeal decision, if any.
Oral comments about an agency seeking expansion of scope must be
directed to the agency's ability to serve as a recognized accrediting
agency with respect to the kinds of institutions or programs requested
to be added. Oral comments about the renewal of an agency's recognition
must relate to its compliance with the Criteria for the Recognition of
Accrediting Agencies, which are available at https://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/. Written statements and oral comments
concerning NACIQI's work outside of a specific accrediting agency under
review must be limited to the scope of NACIQI's authority as outlined
under section 114 of the HEA.
To request to make a third-party oral comment of three minutes or
less during the February 23-24, 2022 meeting, please follow either
Method One or Method Two below. To submit a written statement
concerning the work of NACIQI outside a specific accrediting agency
under review, please follow Method One.
Method One: Submit a request by email to the
[email protected] mailbox. Please do not send material directly
to NACIQI members. Written statements concerning the work of NACIQI
outside a specific accrediting agency under review and requests to make
oral comment must be received by February 11, 2022 and include in the
subject line ``Oral Comment Request: (Agency name),'' ``Oral Comment
Request: (Subject)'' or ``Written Statement: (Subject).'' The email
must include the name(s), title, organization/affiliation, mailing
address, email address, and telephone number, of the person(s)
submitting a written statement or requesting to speak. All individuals
submitting an advance request in accordance with this notice will be
afforded an opportunity to speak.
Method Two (Only available to those seeking to make oral comments):
Register on February 23, 2022, from 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Eastern
Standard Time, to make an oral comment during NACIQI's deliberations by
sending an email to the [email protected] mailbox. The
requestor must provide the subject on which he or she wishes to
comment, in addition to his/her name, title, organization/affiliation,
mailing address, email address, and telephone number. A total of up to
fifteen minutes for each agenda item will be allotted for oral
commenters who register on February 23, 2022 by 9:45 a.m. Eastern
Standard Time. Individuals will be selected on a first-come, first-
served basis. If selected, each commenter may not exceed three minutes.
Access to Records of the Meeting: The Department will post the
official report of the meeting on the NACIQI website within 90 days
after the meeting. In addition, pursuant to the FACA, the public may
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requested auxiliary aid or service because of insufficient time to
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(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1011c)
Annmarie Weisman,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning and Innovation, Office
of Postsecondary Education.
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