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NC SARA Seal 2021Nash Community College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

State Authorization is a legal issue dealing with a college’s adherence to state requirements for colleges to secure authorization to offer instruction in that state. Compliance with individual state requirements is now part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, Amended 2010. Institutions offering distance education courses or programs must provide current and prospective students with the contact information for filing complaints with the college, its accrediting agency, and with the state agencies that handle complaints in the students’ state of residence. Nash Community College is authorized to offer online courses to students in states and territories that participate in NC-SARA, which includes all states except California and also includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Registration of students from other states in online courses may require additional time and information so please allow additional time for this process.

Students residing outside of the State of North Carolina while taking online courses from Nash Community College who desire to resolve an academic grievance or complaint should first follow Nash Community College’s Student Complaint Process.

NC Community College System, Nash Community College, and NC Post-Secondary Education Complaint Procedures Nash Community College (NCC) is a member of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). The Complaint Policy is available for all students to review, however, students are advised to begin the process at the institutional level. Contact:

Jay Sullivan, Ph.D.
Provost / Chief Academic Officer / Chief Student Development Officer
(252) 451-8372
jmsullivan907@nashcc.edu
Office 2023, Building A
522 N. Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

The Student and Public Grievance/Complaint Procedure can be found in the NCC Catalog under the Student and Enrollment Services section on pages 118-120.

NCC Student Complaint Process

Written student grievances should be sent to the Vice President of Student Services with the following information, if available:

  • Name of the student accused of violating the student conduct
  • Clear explanation of the nature of the incident
  • Names, addresses, and phone numbers of witnesses
  • Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of those filing the complaint

If a complaint cannot be resolved through the institution’s complaint process, students may file a complaint with the North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints unit. Please review NC Post-Secondary Education Student Complaint Policy (PDF), print and complete NC Post-Secondary Education Complaint Form (PDF), and submit the complaint to:

North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
c/o Student Complaints
UNC System Office
910 Raleigh Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688

For more information, call (919) 962-4558 or send an email to studentcomplaint@northcarolina.edu.

Website: North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints

SACSCOC Student Complaint Process

If for some reason the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved, the next step would be to file a complaint with Nash Community College’s accrediting agency. Nash Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. . Students who file a complaint with the accrediting agency should follow the SACSCOC Complaint Procedure. The contact information for SACSCOC is:

1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
Telephone: 404-679-4500
Website: www.sacscoc.org

SARA-NC Complaint Process

Students may also file a complaint through SARA-NC. SARA-NC is the portal for North Carolina. Students should follow the SARA-NC Complaint Process and use the SARA-NC Complaint Form (PDF).

SARA-NC Contact Information:

SARA North Carolina
North Caroline State Education Assistance Authority
P.O. Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629
T: (855) SARA-1-NC (727-2162)
T: (919) 549-8614, ext. 4667
Website: www.saranc.org
Email: complaint@saranc.org

Student Complaint Information by State and Agency (PDF)

Students may view the disclosure for each program or certificate to know which state Nash Community College curriculum:

  • 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 whether the program meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification.

The mailing address for all program directors at Nash Community College is:

522 N. Old Carriage Road
P.O. Box 7488
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Individuals who reside outside of North Carolina and plan to enroll in any Nash Community College course(s), degree and/or certificate program that may lead to professional licensure should contact the state or NCC program contact to discuss licensure options prior to enrollment.

Program Name & DisclosuresLicensure/Certification OrganizationNCC Program Contact
Advanced EMTNorth Carolina Division of Health Service Regulations – OEMS
Licensure Contact Information by State
Olivia Moss
252-451-8355
ofmoss331@nashcc.edu
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
State Law Enforcement Training Requirements
Licensure Contact Information by State
Tim Mehus
252-451-8489
tlmehus599@nashcc.edu
Cosmetology

North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners

Licensure Contact Information by State

Ernestine Stephenson
252-451-8291
ehstephenson167@nashcc.edu
EKG Technician

National Healthcareer Association Certification

Licensure Contact Information by State

Olivia Moss
252-451-8355
ofmoss331@nashcc.edu
Emergency Medical Technician

North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulations – OEMS

Licensure Contact Information by State

Olivia Moss
252-451-8355
ofmoss331@nashcc.edu
Firefighter I & II

North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal

Licensure Contact Information by State

Joey Parks
252-451-8480
japarks297@nashcc.edu
Medical Assisting

North Carolina Medical Board

Licensure Contact Information by State

Amber Greer
252-451-8333
aagreer137@nashcc.edu
Nurse Aide I

N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services – Division of Health Service Regulation

Licensure Contact Information by State

Shirleree Winstead
252-451-8378
sswinstead734@nashcc.edu
Nurse Aide II

NC Board of Nursing

Licensure Contact Information by State

Shirleree Winstead
252-451-8378
sswinstead734@nashcc.edu
Nursing (ADN)

NC Board of Nursing

Licensure Contact Information by State

Tywana Lawson
252-451-8267
tmlawson492@nashcc.edu
Paramedic

North Carolina Office of EMS

Licensure Contact Information by State

Olivia Moss
252-451-8355
ofmoss331@nashcc.edu
Phlebotomy

American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians

Licensure Contact Information by State

*Please note that North Carolina does not license personnel. It is recommended that you contact the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians for specific information related to your state.

Amber Greer
252-451-8333
aagreer137@nashcc.edu
Physical Therapist Assistant

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Licensure Contact Information by State

Andrea Milks
252-451-8481
almilks594@nashcc.edu
Practical Nursing

NC Board of Nursing

Licensure Contact Information by State

Tywana Lawson
252-451-8267
tmlawson492@nashcc.edu
Technical Rescuer

North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal

Licensure Contact Information by State

Joey Parks
252-451-8480
japarks297@nashcc.edu
Veterinary Medical Technology

Veterinary Medical Technology: North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board

Licensure Contact Information by State

Gail Harrell
252-451-8211
tgharrell204@nashcc.edu