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Major Changes to Distance Ed: Department of Education Rulemaking Week 2 Update

The film Nyad is sometimes difficult to watch as the titular character braves her way through a Cuba to Florida swim that took 53 hours of non-stop swimming. Along the way she is besieged by poisonous jellyfish, sharks, exhaustion, and the…

Programs Leading to a License or Certification

(Revised for July 1, 2024, Federal Regulations Effective Date)Key Institution Responsibilities:Seek program approval by the state licensing board or Department of Labor, if required, in the state where the activity occurs.Certify that the…

Major Changes to Distance Ed Proposed: Department of Education Back to Rulemaking Table

Here we go again! Significant changes to postsecondary distance education operations emerged from the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Winter 2024 negotiated rulemaking discussion. The proposed changes could be huge and we…

Celebrating Success: The 2023 SANsational Award Winners Are Unveiled

In the realm of excellence, there are those who go above and beyond to achieve greatness. Their dedication, passion, and outstanding contributions set them apart, and it is important to honor those contributions with prestigious awards.…

2023 Profile of a State Authorization Professional: An Analysis of a Growing Field in Higher Education

Published November 2023Downloadable Paper - 2023 Profile of a State Authorization Professional:  An Analysis of a Growing Field in Higher EducationThe survey and subsequent research were originally developed in 2017 by a Western…

Veterans Day History and Policy Issues to Watch When Serving Veterans

WCET would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and show appreciation for our veterans and military affiliated families. Thank you to those who currently serve and have served in the U.S. Armed Services. WCET Frontiers would like…

New Federal Regulations, Part 2: Addressing Compliance with State Closure Laws and the Impact on Interstate Reciprocity Agreements

This is the second of our two-part blog post series on the recently released U.S. Department of Education regulations. The first covered new rules regarding programs leading to professional licensure. This one is about institutions…

New Federal Regulations, Part 1: Addressing Programs Leading to a License or Certification

This is the first of our two-part blog post series on the recently released U.S. Department of Education (the Department) regulations.This post covers new regulations regarding programs leading to professional licensure. The second post is…