[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23949-23950]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-09514]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
Integrity (NACIQI)

AGENCY: National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
Integrity (NACIQI), U.S. Department of Education.

ACTION: Request for student nominees for appointment to serve on the 
National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity 
(NACIQI).

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SUMMARY: At least one member of the National Advisory Committee on 
Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) must be a student who, at 
the time of the appointment by the Secretary of Education, is attending 
an institution of higher education.

DATES: Nominations must be received no later than Friday, May 28, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit nomination(s), including attachments,

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via email to: [email protected]. (Please specify in the email 
subject line ``NACIQI Student Nomination.'')
    For questions, please contact the U.S. Department of Education, 
Committee Management Office at (202) 401-3677.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACIQI's Statutory Authority and Function: 
The NACIQI is established under Section 114 of the HEA and is composed 
of 18 members who are 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 advises the Secretary of 
Education with respect 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, together with 
recommendations for improvements in such process.
     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.
    Nomination Process: Interested persons, stakeholders, or 
organizations may nominate a qualified student(s). To nominate a 
student(s) or self-nominate for appointment to serve on the NACIQI, 
please submit the following information to the U.S. Department of 
Education:
     A cover letter addressed to the Secretary of Education as 
follows: Honorable Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education, U.S. 
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202. 
In the letter, please note your reason(s) for submitting the 
nomination.
     A copy of the nominee's current resume.
     Contact information for the nominee (name, address, 
contact phone number, and email address).
    In addition, the cover letter must include a statement affirming 
the nominee (if you are nominating someone other than yourself) has 
agreed to be nominated and is willing to serve on the NACIQI if 
appointed by the Secretary of Education. Student nominees should be 
broadly knowledgeable about higher education and accreditation.
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Miguel Cardona,
Secretary of Education.
[FR Doc. 2021-09514 Filed 5-4-21; 8:45 am]
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