The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA): A Good Idea Whose Time Has Come.

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Title: The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA): A Good Idea Whose Time Has Come.
Authors: Longanecker, David (AUTHOR), Hill, Marshall A. (AUTHOR)
Source: Change. May/Jun2014, Vol. 46 Issue 3, p45-52. 8p.
Subjects: Distance education, Consumer protection, Online education, Education policy, United States education system, Reciprocity (Commerce), University & college accreditation, Interstate agreements
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The article discusses the U.S. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) that is used to ensure consumer protection and oversight in distance education. Topics discussed include the increase in online education offered by U.S. colleges and universities, the accreditation requirements for institutions that wish to join SARA, and the U.S. regional compacts of states involved in SARA.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article discusses the U.S. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) that is used to ensure consumer protection and oversight in distance education. Topics discussed include the increase in online education offered by U.S. colleges and universities, the accreditation requirements for institutions that wish to join SARA, and the U.S. regional compacts of states involved in SARA.
ISSN:00091383
DOI:10.1080/00091383.2014.910059