State Information
NC-SARA
New Charter University has been approved by Utah to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. http://www.nc-sara.org/states/UT
California
New Charter University has been awarded full institutional approval to operate as a private degree granting institution by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Full institutional approval is the highest status awarded by the State of California. Such approval indicates compliance with minimum state standards and does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the state or by the Bureau.
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833. Students may call (916) 431-6959 or (888)370-7589 or complete a complaint form, which can be found on the bureau’s Internet site http://www.bppe.ca.gov/.
Utah
New Charter University is exempt from registration according to Utah State law.
Attn Complaint Processor
160 East 300 South
SLC, UT 84114-6704
801-530-6601-phone
www.dcp.utah.gov
http://consumerprotection.utah.gov/complaints/manual.html
Accreditation
NCU is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
For further information about accreditation, contact:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 808
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 234-5100
NCU is also a member of the following educational organizations:
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Institutional Member
NCU is an institutional member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation. CHEA members include 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities. Institutional membership is limited to accredited colleges and universities.
American Council on Education
Institutional Member
NCU is an institutional member of the American Council on Education (ACE). ACE is an advocacy group for accredited degree-granting institutions. ACE is consistently at the center of federal policy debates in areas critical to higher education. Because of our role as a convener of higher education associations and agencies, the higher education community is able to speak with one clear voice on vital issues affecting institutions and students.
Council for Adult & Experiential Learning
Institutional Member
NCU is an institutional member of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). CAEL is a national leader in the field of adult learning dedicated to expanding lifelong learning opportunities for adults. Institutional membership is limited to accredited colleges and universities.