R765-431-2. Definitions  


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  •   In addition to the definitions set forth in Section 53B-16-109(1), the following definitions shall apply to this Rule.

      (1) "OCHE" shall mean the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.

      (2) "NC-SARA" shall mean the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

      (3) "SARA" shall mean the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement overseen by NC-SARA and administered by four regional higher education compacts, including WICHE.

      (4) "SARA portal agency" shall mean 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" shall mean the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.