Nebraska Administrative Code Topic - COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Here’s an overview of the Nebraska Administrative Code, Title 281—the regulations governing Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE):
📚 Title 281 – Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
Topic: CCPE
As outlined on the CCPE website, Title 281 defines the processes and requirements for postsecondary institutions in Nebraska: from program proposals to funding and operations under state law (ccpe.nebraska.gov).
📄 Included Chapters
Chapter 4: Review of programs at public colleges & universities
Chapter 5: Nebraska Opportunity Grant Act
Chapter 6: Access College Early Scholarship Program Act
Chapter 7: Rules for the Postsecondary Institution Act
Chapter 8: Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund
Chapter 9: Capital construction regulations
Chapter 10: Off‑campus program protocols
Chapter 11: Budget & state aid request review
Chapter 12: Rules of practice/procedure (regulations.justia.com)
🔍 Focus: Chapter 7 – Rules & Regulations for the Postsecondary Institution Act
This chapter lays out the licensing and oversight standards for institutions seeking to establish or maintain a physical presence in Nebraska, covering:
1. Authorization to Operate (Section 001)
Requires any institution with a physical presence—be it a campus, office, or meeting site—to secure authorization from CCPE (ccpe.nebraska.gov).
Exemptions include federal institutions, very short programs (≤20 hours), military‑only offerings, etc. (ccpe.nebraska.gov).
2. Definitions (Section 003)
Terms like “authorization to operate,” “physical presence,” “new campus,” and “recurrent authorization” are clearly defined (ccpe.nebraska.gov).
Institutional types: Nebraska public, out‑of‑state public, private (both nonprofit and for‑profit) (ccpe.nebraska.gov).
3. Application & Procedures (Sections 004–005)
Institutions must apply before establishing Nebraska physical locations or programs.
Types of authorization:
Recurrent: renewable approval
Continuing: ongoing, no renewal needed if criteria are met (ccpe.nebraska.gov, nc-sara.org).
4. Standards & Reporting (Sections 006–012)
Minimum academic, financial, administrative, and student-support standards.
Institutions must report program changes, new campuses, and other substantive modifications .
Enforcement includes complaint procedures, hearings, and rights to appeal under the Administrative Procedure Act .
5. Appeals & Related Policies (Sections 013–014)
Aggrieved institutions or individuals can appeal CCPE decisions.
Chapter 8 (Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund) is closely associated in case of institutional closure or financial default (ccpe.nebraska.gov).
✅ Summary
Title 281 establishes Nebraska’s regulatory framework requiring postsecondary institutions to:
Obtain CCPE authorization before offering in‑state physical or structured distance education.
Follow standardized procedures for applications, renewals, and modifications.
Meet minimum criteria related to quality, governance, student support, and reporting.
Adhere to enforcement processes, including appeals and complaint-handling.
Engage in related activities covering grants, construction, scholarships, off‑campus programs, and funding.
These regulations implement state statutes (e.g., Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 85‑2402 et seq.) and ensure accountability and coordination across Nebraska’s higher‑education landscape.
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