State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)
State Authorization
Institutions must obtain approval from states for local and distance postsecondary educational activities relevant to the delivery of educational programs. Activities include online learning, non-classroom experiences, faculty members who live outside of North Carolina, proctoring, professional licensure and marketing. Compliance with individual state requirements is now part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, Amended 2010. H 600.9 (c).
In what states is Mitchell Community College authorized to offer online courses?
Mitchell Community College has been approved by NC 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.
The states in which the college is authorized to serve students are listed below. If you reside in a state not on this list, you are not eligible to register for online classes at MCC at this time. If you have questions, please contact our admissions office at admissions@mitchellcc.edu.
NC-SARA States:
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas |
| Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia |
| Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho |
| Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas |
| Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland |
| Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi |
| Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada |
| New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York |
| North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma |
| Oregon | Pennsylvania | Puerto Rico | Rhode Island |
| South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas |
| Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington |
| West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming |
Filing a Complaint
If you have a complaint, you should attempt to resolve the complaint through the Mitchell Community College's grievance procedure.
Complaints should be addressed to the attention of the Vice President for Student Services:
Dr. Daniel JJ McEachern
Vice President for Student Services
500 W. Broad St, Statesville, NC 28677
dmceachern@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 878-3281
If a complaint cannot be resolved through Mitchell’s grievance procedures, students may file a complaint with SARA-NC (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement-North Carolina).
Contact Information:
SARA North Carolina Director,
NCSEAA
PO Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629
(855) 727-2162
complaint@saranc.org
www.saranc.org
NC-SARA State Portal Director
Terrence R. Scarborough, M.P.A.
NC-SARA State Portal Director
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
P.O. Box 14103
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
T: (855) SARA-1-NC (727-2162)
T: (919) 549-8614, ext. 4667
E: terrence@saranc.org
www.saranc.org
Contact and Complaint Resolution Information for Other States
These resources may also be helpful in resolving complaints:
The North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints Unit. Please review the Student Complaint Policy then print and complete the Student Complaint Form (PDF) and submit the complaint to:
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
c/o Student Complaints
University of North Carolina System Office
910 Raleigh Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688
(919) 962.4558 or send an email to: studentcomplaint@northcarolina.edu
Website: North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
Institutional Accreditor (SACSCOC) Complaint Process
If a student has evidence that an institution is in significant non-compliance with SACSCOC standards, policies or procedures, the individual should inform SACSCOC using the Complaints Against Institutions: Information Sheet and Form.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges:
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679.4500
Professional Licensure Disclosures
In addition to the institution’s accreditation, some programs offered at Mitchell Community College can lead to participants earning a license or certification. These programs have earned accreditation by industry specific accrediting bodies . Please use the contact information for Professional Licensing Boards to learn about the required licensing or certification for your desired program, and the state specific requirements if you are a non-North Carolina resident that wishes to participate in one of these programs. Professional Licensure Board Contacts by State.
Some programs at Mitchell Community College lead to a license and/or certification in North Carolina. Beginning July 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education regulations require disclosures for all programs leading to a license or certification. Disclosures will be provided for all states and will indicate whether the program meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification, does not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification, or a determination has not been made.
The US Department of Education provides information about most licensed professions by state. For any professions that are not listed on the US Department of Education webpage, search online using the name of the profession, the word "license" and the name of the state.
If you are considering a program at Mitchell Community College that leads to licensure or certification and you do not live in North Carolina, please contact the individual below that cooresponds to your desired program.
Health Sciences
Linda Wiersch
Dean of Nursing, Natural and Health Sciences
500 W. Broad St, Statesville, NC 28677
lwiersch@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 878-3302
Health Sciences State Agency Contact List: https://www.ncsbn.org/contact-bon.htm
Allied Health
Pat Pence
NC NA I Program Coordinator
701 W. Front St, Statesville, NC 28677
ppence@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 873-8268
Janet Menster
Allied Health Coordinator
701 W. Front St, Statesville, NC 28677
jmenster@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 878-3220
Health Sciences State Agency Contact List: https://www.ncsbn.org/contact-bon.htm
Education
Tia Coleman
Dean of College Transfer Division
500 W. Broad St, Statesville, NC 28677
tcoleman@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 878-3345
Education State Agency Contact List: https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html
Cosmetic Arts
Gaye McConnell
Special Projects Coordinator
3223 Taylorsville Hwy., Statesville, NC 28625
gmcconnell@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 878-4374
Cosmetic Arts State Agency Contact List: https://nictesting.org/state-agencies-test-administration/
Public Safety
David Bullins
Director of Public Safety
701 W. Front St, Statesville, NC 28677
dbullins@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 978-5446
BLET State Agency Contact List
Department of Corrections State Agency Contact List https://www.usa.gov/corrections
Emergency Medical State Agency Contact List: https://www.nremt.org/resources/state-ems-offices
US Fire Administration State Agency Contact List: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/pocs/
US Fire Administration State Agency Contact List: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/pocs/
US Fire Administration State Agency Contact List: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/pocs/
Real Estate
Jean Manall
701 W. Front St, Statesville, NC 28677
jmanall@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 878-3220
Real Estate State Agency Contact Information: https://www.arello.org/index.cfm/resources/regulatory-agencies/#region1
