[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 12 (Friday, January 17, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3189-3190]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00830]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and
Integrity: Notice of Membership
AGENCY: National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and
Integrity, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education.
What is the purpose of this notice?
The purpose of this notice is to list the members of the National
Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI).
This notice is required under Section 114(e)(1) of the Higher Education
Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended.
What is the role of NACIQI?
The NACIQI is established under Section 114 of the HEA, and its
members are appointed--
(A) On the basis of the individuals' experience, integrity,
impartiality, and good judgment;
(B) From among individuals who are representatives of, or
knowledgeable concerning, education and training beyond secondary
education, representing all sectors and types of institutions of higher
education; and,
(C) On the basis of the individuals' technical qualifications,
professional standing, and demonstrated knowledge in the fields of
accreditation and administration of higher education.
The NACIQI meets at least twice a year and provides recommendations
to the Secretary of Education pertaining to:
The establishment and enforcement of the standards of
accrediting agencies or associations under subpart 2 of part H of Title
IV, 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.
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 functions relating to accreditation and
institutional eligibility that the Secretary may prescribe by
regulation.
Who are the current members of the committee?
The current members of the NACIQI are:
Members Appointed by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan With Terms
Expiring September 30, 2019
Susan D. Phillips, Ph.D., NACIQI Chair; Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs, The State University of New York at
Albany, Albany, New York.
Simon J. Boehme, Student, Senior, Cornell University,
Ithaca, New York.
Roberta L. Derlin, Ph.D., Associate Provost, New Mexico
State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Frank H. Wu, J.D., Chancellor and Dean, University of
California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California.
Federico Zaragoza, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor of Economic and
Workforce
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Development, Alamo Community College District, San Antonio, Texas.
The 6th Secretarial appointment is in-process.
Members Appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives With
Terms Expiring September 30, 2014
Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., NACIQI Vice-Chair; Chancellor,
Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., President, Miles College,
Fairfield, Alabama.
William E. Kirwan, Ph.D., Chancellor, University System of
Maryland, College Park, Maryland.
William Pepicello, Ph.D., President, University of
Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona.
Arthur J. Rothkopf, J.D., President Emeritus, Lafayette
College, Easton, Pennsylvania. (Mr. Rothkopf resides in Washington,
DC).
Carolyn G. Williams, Ph.D., President Emeritus, Bronx
Community College, City University of New York, Bronx, New York.
Members Appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate With Terms
Expiring September 30, 2016
William L. Armstrong, President, Colorado Christian
University, Lakewood, Colorado.
Jill Derby, Ph.D., Governance Consultant, Association of
Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC.
Anne D. Neal, J.D., President, American Council of
Trustees and Alumni, Washington, DC.
Richard F. O'Donnell, Chief Revenue Officer, The
Fullbridge Program, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Cameron C. Staples, J.D., President and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO), New England Association of Schools and Colleges,
Bedford, Massachusetts.
Larry N. Vanderhoef, Ph.D., Chancellor Emeritus,
University of California-Davis, Davis, California.
How can I obtain additional information?
If you have any specific questions about the NACIQI, please contact
Carol Griffiths, Executive Director, NACIQI, telephone (202) 219-7009,
fax (202) 502-7874, email: [email protected], between 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Arne Duncan,
Secretary of Education.
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