Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Overview
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC) is the state agency in charge of regulating private postsecondary institutions in Georgia and out-of-state institutions operating within Georgia. Established in 1990, NPEC ensures educational and financial stability, maintains standards, and provides consumer protection. The commission works to uphold minimum standards, vet institutions for job skills, and meet regulatory requirements, promoting excellence and systematic improvement in education.
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Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission 2017 Legislative Session - Joint Senate and House Higher Education Committee Meeting Corinna M. Robinson, Executive Director www.gnpec.org
Who are we? Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC/GNPEC/Commission) The state agency responsible for the regulation of private postsecondary institutions within Georgia as well as all postsecondary institutions from out of state that choose to be physically present with locations, don t have an state authorization reciprocity agreement (SARA) approval, desire to have active recruiters, and/or advertisements within state borders. Established by legislation enacted in 1990. Prior to its creation, the Georgia Department of Education was responsible for the regulation of nondegree-granting schools (under the Proprietary School Act) and degree-granting schools (under the Postsecondary Educational Authorization Act). Under the 1990 Act, these earlier statutes were repealed and regulatory authority was consolidated with the Commission.
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission GOVERNOR Board of Commissioners 15 Members Appointed by Governor Executive Director GA-SARA Coordinator Deputy Director Office Manager Admin Assistant Standards Administrator Standards Administrator Standards Administrator Standards Administrator Standards Administrator
MISSION Ensure that each authorized nonpublic postsecondary educational institution doing business in Georgia is educationally sound and financially stable. VISION Promote excellence and systematic improvement in the regulation of nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions in Georgia. CORE VALUES The Commission provides the critical consumer protection functions of assuring prospective and enrolled students that the schools regulated meet the standards and assuring prospective employers that graduates have acquired appropriate job skills.
What do we do? The primary purpose for NPEC is to ensure each authorized college or school is educationally sound and financially stable. Specifically, NPEC works to: 1) assure prospective and enrolled students that the program of study and supporting elements of the institutions meet the Minimum Standards; 2) assure prospective employers that institutions have been vetted for providing graduates with appropriate job skills; 3) assure the general public, federal agencies, and other state agencies that programs meet the Minimum Standards.
Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 Standards Procedures Evaluation for the oversight of institutions under the law Student Complaints Manage school closures Manage records and student transcripts resulting from school closure Grants exemptions, as applicable
Authorized Institutions in Georgia CATEGORY Degree Institutions Non-Degree Institutions Total FY 2012 162 139 301 FY 2013 156 154 310 FY 2014 163 159 322 FY 2015 156 154 310 FY 2016 152 139 291
Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund SAFETY-NET FOR STUDENTS Created in 1992 Safety-net for students of closed institutions Insurance pool of funds Teach-out Student transcripts Reimbursement of tuition
GOALS Consumer protection! Increase public awareness of NPEC s role Publish agency brochure Conduct public forums Financial viability assessments Innovative technology initiatives
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