R765-431-2. Definitions

In addition to the definitions set forth in Subsection 53H-1-703(1), the following definitions shall apply to this rule: (1) "OCHE" means the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. (2) "NC-SARA" means the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. (3) "SARA" means the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement overseen by NC-SARA and administered by four regional higher education compacts, including WICHE. (4) "SARA portal agency" means the single agency designated by each SARA member state to serve as the interstate point of contact for SARA questions, complaints, and other communications. (5) "WICHE" means the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.