State authorization emerged on the horizon of higher education in 2010, when the U.S. Department of Education released its original state authorization language for comment during a required negotiated rulemaking process.
In 2010, new federal regulations were released that would have a significant impact on higher education.
These regulations required institutions offering postsecondary distance or correspondence education across state lines to meet individual state requirements in...
The Ohio State University’s state authorization team collaborated to bring Ohio institutions together for the first virtual State Authorization Network of Ohio (SAN-O) workshop on February 5, 2021.
Are you interested in working with faculty, staff, and students to expand The Ohio State University community outside Ohio? The state authorization team is now accepting nominations for membership on the State Authorization Advisory Committee (SAAC).
The WCET State Authorization Network (SAN) recently presented The Ohio State University with a national award in recognition of the university’s outstanding efforts in developing high-quality, comprehensive solutions to...
The District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) recently granted approval for Ohio State to continue to offer activities in Washington, D.C. for another year.
You may have seen the term “state authorization” floating around Ohio State’s websites, especially if you’re in a licensed field, like nursing or teaching. But what is state authorization and how does it impact you as a prospective or current student?
State authorization isn’t just about online education anymore. New disclosure rules require institutions to disclose licensure information to current and prospective students, regardless of whether the program is offered online or on campus.
