[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 246 (Thursday, December 23, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80803-80804]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32351]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
Integrity: Notice of Members

AGENCY: National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
Integrity: Notice of Members, Department of Education.

What is the purpose of this notice?

    The purpose of this notice is to list the members of the National 
Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). 
This notice is required under Section 114(e)(1) of the Higher Education 
Act of 1965, as amended (HEA).

What is the role of NACIQI?

    The NACIQI is established under Section 114 of the HEA, and is 
composed of 18 members appointed--
    (A) On the basis of the individuals' experience, integrity, 
impartiality, and good judgment;
    (B) From among individuals who are representatives of, or 
knowledgeable concerning, education and training beyond secondary 
education, representing all sectors and types of institutions of higher 
education; and
    (C) On the basis of the individuals' technical qualifications, 
professional standing, and demonstrated knowledge in the fields of 
accreditation and administration of higher education.
    The NACIQI meets at least twice a year and provides recommendations 
to the Secretary of Education pertaining to:
     The establishment and enforcement of the standards of 
accrediting agencies or associations under subpart 2 of part H of Title 
IV, HEA.
     The recognition of specific accrediting agencies or 
associations.
     The preparation and publication of the list of nationally 
recognized accrediting agencies and associations.
     The eligibility and certification process for institutions 
of higher education under Title IV of the HEA.
     The relationship between (1) accreditation of institutions 
of higher education and the certification and eligibility of such 
institutions, and (2) State licensing responsibilities with respect to 
such institutions.
     Any other advisory functions relating to accreditation and 
institutional eligibility that the Secretary may prescribe by 
regulation.

What are the terms of office for the committee members?

    The term of office of each member is six years, except that the 
terms of office for the initial members of the Committee shall be three 
years for members appointed by the Secretary; four years for members 
appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and six years 
for members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Any 
member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of 
the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed is appointed 
for the remainder of the term.

Who are the current members of the committee?

    The current members of the NACIQI are:
    Members appointed by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan with Terms 
Expiring September 30, 2013:
     Dr. Earl Lewis, Provost and Executive Vice President for 
Academic Affairs, Emory University, Georgia.
     Dr. Susan D. Phillips, Provost and Vice President for 
Academic Affairs, The State University of New York, the University at 
Albany, New York.
     Mr. Beter-Aron Shimeles, student member, Bay Area Fellow 
for Peer Health Exchange, Occidental College, California.
     Ms. Jamienne Studley, President and Chief Executive 
Officer (CEO), Public Advocates, Inc., California.
     Mr. Frank Wu, Chancellor and Dean, University of 
California, Hastings College of the Law, California.
     Dr. Federico Zaragoza, Vice Chancellor of Economic and 
Workforce Development, Alamo Community College District, Texas.
    Members appointed by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy 
Pelosi, with Terms Expiring September 30, 2014:
     Dr. Benjamin Allen, President, University of Northern 
Iowa, Iowa.
     Dr. Arthur Keiser, Chancellor, Keiser University, Florida.
     Dr. William E. Kirwan, Chancellor, University System of 
Maryland, Maryland.
     Dr. William Pepicello, President, University of Phoenix, 
Arizona.
     Mr. Arthur J. Rothkopf, President Emeritus, Lafayette 
College, District of Columbia.
     Dr. Carolyn Williams, President, Bronx Community College, 
New York.
    Members appointed by President Pro Tempore of the Senate Daniel 
Inouye, with Terms Expiring September 30, 2016:
     Mr. Bruce Cole, President and CEO, American Revolution 
Center, District of Columbia.
     Ms. Anne Neal, President, American Council of Trustees and 
Alumni, District of Columbia.
     Mr. Daniel Klaich, Chancellor, Nevada System of Higher 
Education, Nevada.
     Dr. Wilfred McClay, Suntrust Bank Chair of Excellence in 
Humanities, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tennessee.
     The Honorable Cameron C. Staples, State Representative, 
House of Representatives, Connecticut.
     Dr. Larry N. Vanderhoef, Chancellor Emeritus, University 
of California Davis, California.

How can I get additional information?

    If you have any specific questions about the NACIQI, please contact 
Melissa Lewis, Executive Director, NACIQI, telephone (202) 219-7009, 
fax (202) 219-7005, e-mail: [email protected], between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Eduardo M. Ochoa,
Assistant Secretary For Postsecondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2010-32351 Filed 12-22-10; 8:45 am]
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