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March 3,, 2021
Changes at Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor (OSA)
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The Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor (OSA) recently changed financial statement guideline requirements for private career schools. The changes were made to increase compliance levels.
The OSA eliminated compilation statements and now require an audited review for schools that receive $100,000 or greater in annual tuition and a financial review for schools with tuition income of less than $100,000. |
Given the high cost of financial reviews and audits, NECSCA has requested that OSA work with the association to increase compliance through training programs and consider adjusting the thresholds to a more reasonable level. More details on these discussions and information about out-of-state tuition changes should be available soon.
March 1,, 2021
Connecticut’s Largest One-Day Occupation Expo Scheduled for March 31, 2021
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..CareerConn2021 is free to career seekers (high school students, adult learners, veterans) to explore careers in Nursing, Healthcare, Automotive, Hospitality Industry, Computers, Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Manufacturing, Construction and more!
CareerConn2021 includes Occupational Schools Career Expo, Select Employers, Career Tracks Workshops and keynote speakers Click here for more information. Click here to register. |
March 1,, 2021
The Massachusetts Student Tuition Recovery Fund legislation filed again for 2021.
.The legislation would:
NEPCSA has been working for several years to defeat the Student Tuition Recovery Fund legislation. NEPCSA members have been opposed to this legislation because pre-paid student tuition is already protected, as private career schools are required to purchase a surety bond that can be used to protect unearned tuition.
Click here for a copy of the legislation.
- Require that private career schools make an initial payment of $2,500 into the fund;
- Pay 0.25 percent of the school’s gross tuition and fees received by the school during the prior year in the second year; and
- Pay an amount determined by the attorney general not to exceed 0.5 percent of a school’s gross tuition and fees received by the school during the prior year.
NEPCSA has been working for several years to defeat the Student Tuition Recovery Fund legislation. NEPCSA members have been opposed to this legislation because pre-paid student tuition is already protected, as private career schools are required to purchase a surety bond that can be used to protect unearned tuition.
Click here for a copy of the legislation.
February 25, 2021
Kevin Clark Appointed to Serve on NEPCSA Board of Directors
NEPCSA is pleased to announced that Kevin Clark, Campus President forLincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor, has been appointed to serve on the association's Board of Directors.
Kevin’s history of success in education is directly related to his passion for providing a high-quality educational experience for every student that walks through his doors. He is an expert at managing teams and training others to achieve the demanding service goals of his students. His outstanding communication skills allow him to convey a clear message to all team members to achieve total student satisfaction with every interaction.
He is a captivating presenter with the ability to draw the audience in to maximize knowledge retention. While others take pride in meeting all standards set before them, his passion is to deliver service beyond organizational expectations.
Kevin’s expertise is in team building, budgeting, accreditation, curriculum development, program management, policy implementation, student retention, and process improvement.
Kevin has worked in higher education and proprietary education for 28 years, working at institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh, Seton Hall University, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Porter and Chester, and currently as Campus President at Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Applied Social Relations from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Kevin’s history of success in education is directly related to his passion for providing a high-quality educational experience for every student that walks through his doors. He is an expert at managing teams and training others to achieve the demanding service goals of his students. His outstanding communication skills allow him to convey a clear message to all team members to achieve total student satisfaction with every interaction.
He is a captivating presenter with the ability to draw the audience in to maximize knowledge retention. While others take pride in meeting all standards set before them, his passion is to deliver service beyond organizational expectations.
Kevin’s expertise is in team building, budgeting, accreditation, curriculum development, program management, policy implementation, student retention, and process improvement.
Kevin has worked in higher education and proprietary education for 28 years, working at institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh, Seton Hall University, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Porter and Chester, and currently as Campus President at Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Applied Social Relations from Eastern Connecticut State University.
February 25, 2021
-CECU Hill Day will return VIRTUALLY on March 23, 2021
CECU’s Hill Day Policy Briefing will take place virtually this year on March 23. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Congressional visits will be requested for March 24-25 by the CECU staff, and they welcome you to join in on meetings that fit your schedule.
Click here to review the March 23 briefing day agenda.
Registration is open at - https://na.eventscloud.com/600263
The event is complimentary for CECU members and $250 for non-members. CECU has a limited ability to help non-members with registration cost assistance.
For more information, please contact:
Kelley Blanchard
Senior Vice President, Professional Development & Engagement
Career Education Colleges and Universities
1530 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1050 | Arlington, VA 22209
Office phone: (571) 970-6471
Cell phone: (860) 841-8843
kelley.blanchard@career.org
CECU’s Hill Day Policy Briefing will take place virtually this year on March 23. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Congressional visits will be requested for March 24-25 by the CECU staff, and they welcome you to join in on meetings that fit your schedule.
Click here to review the March 23 briefing day agenda.
Registration is open at - https://na.eventscloud.com/600263
The event is complimentary for CECU members and $250 for non-members. CECU has a limited ability to help non-members with registration cost assistance.
For more information, please contact:
Kelley Blanchard
Senior Vice President, Professional Development & Engagement
Career Education Colleges and Universities
1530 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1050 | Arlington, VA 22209
Office phone: (571) 970-6471
Cell phone: (860) 841-8843
kelley.blanchard@career.org
February 19, 2021
REaGOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE ON THE 90/10 RUL
BACKGROUND
On February 9, 2021, the House Education and Labor Committee passed its reconciliation recommendations pursuant to its budget reconciliation instructions. Section 2013 of the bill amends the 90/10 rule to require that proprietary institutions derive not less than ten percent of their revenue from "federal education assistance funds." This term is not defined in the bill, nor does the bill include an explicit effective date on when changes made by it will become effective.
According to the Committee's section by section analysis on the bill, the term "federal education assistance funds" would include the Department of Veterans Affairs funds under the GI Bill. The section-by-section analysis did not mention what other funds may be considered "federal education assistance funds," however, presumably, it will also include funds provided by the Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance (TA) program.
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CECU Readout of White House Briefing Call for Higher Education Leaders on COVID-19
COVID-19 Higher Education Funding Briefing from the U.S. Department of Education
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (“Department”) will host a briefing to provide an overview of the Department’s implementation of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, focused on funding allocated to higher education institutions to ensure learning continues.
CECU anticipates this call will include how higher education institutions can access the new Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”), which allocates $20.2 billion to public and private non-profit institutions; $1.7 billion to HBCUs, tribal colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions and other MSIs; $113.5 million to institutions of higher education with unmet need; and $681 million to proprietary institutions. These funds represent the second and most recent HEERF approved by Congress and signed into law on December 27, 2020 to help institutions of higher education prepare for and respond to coronavirus.
The call will take place on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 2:30 pm ET, and you may join the call five minutes prior to the start time. To participate, please dial 888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694 and then enter the following Access Code: 9901194#.
CECU will be hosting a webinar regarding this information, details coming soon!
COVID-19 Higher Education Funding Briefing from the U.S. Department of Education
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (“Department”) will host a briefing to provide an overview of the Department’s implementation of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, focused on funding allocated to higher education institutions to ensure learning continues.
CECU anticipates this call will include how higher education institutions can access the new Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”), which allocates $20.2 billion to public and private non-profit institutions; $1.7 billion to HBCUs, tribal colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions and other MSIs; $113.5 million to institutions of higher education with unmet need; and $681 million to proprietary institutions. These funds represent the second and most recent HEERF approved by Congress and signed into law on December 27, 2020 to help institutions of higher education prepare for and respond to coronavirus.
The call will take place on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 2:30 pm ET, and you may join the call five minutes prior to the start time. To participate, please dial 888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694 and then enter the following Access Code: 9901194#.
CECU will be hosting a webinar regarding this information, details coming soon!
December 22, 2020
CECU Readout of White House Briefing Call for Higher Education Leaders on COVID-19
CECU’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Research, Nicholas Kent, was invited to yesterday’s briefing call hosted by the Office of Vice President Mike Pence. The call's purpose was to update higher education leaders – notably college and university presidents and chancellors – on COVID-19 considerations and best practices into the spring semester. In addition to Vice President Pence, the call included White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Ambassador Deborah Birx, Deputy Secretary of Education Mitchell Zais, Clemson University President James Clements, University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson, and University of New Hampshire Senior Vice Provost Marian McCord. The call was off the record and closed to the press.
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CECU’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Research, Nicholas Kent, was invited to yesterday’s briefing call hosted by the Office of Vice President Mike Pence. The call's purpose was to update higher education leaders – notably college and university presidents and chancellors – on COVID-19 considerations and best practices into the spring semester. In addition to Vice President Pence, the call included White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Ambassador Deborah Birx, Deputy Secretary of Education Mitchell Zais, Clemson University President James Clements, University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson, and University of New Hampshire Senior Vice Provost Marian McCord. The call was off the record and closed to the press.
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