[S-SARA] SARA Update for December 2, 200

Wed Dec 2 08:30:30 CST 2020

SREB Update

SREB Webinar

Expanding Work-based Learning Experiences

Tools and Mechanisms: Reach More Students Using Technology

Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 11:00AM Eastern Time

Registration: Partnerships to Align Education and Careers Webinar Series Registration<https://sreb-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OKeKj5G2QcaaarcN_TkyLQ?utm_source=SREB+Policy+%26+Practice+and+Announcements&utm_campaign=427f5039b2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_09_16_06_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d0b081a99e-427f5039b2-130984013>
*****This webinar is open to the public*****

Preparing students to be career-ready is important and complex work. Educators, workforce development leaders, and industry representatives need simulated workplace programs and other virtual solutions to expand work-based learning opportunities in rural and hard-to-serve communities. Hear from a speaker with the West Virginia Department of Education about the WV Simulated Workplace program. Also, Kelli Diemer, ACTE Work-Based Learning Consultant, will provide an overview of the ACTE WBL Section and its many resources.

NC-SARA Updates

NC-SARA Webinar

COVID-19 State and Accreditor Waivers for Distance Education
Monday December 14, 2020 at 2:00PM Eastern Time
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WGjNUD3hSliBzSvG-s97kQ<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_WGjNUD3hSliBzSvG-s97kQ&data=04%7C01%7Celisa.jaden%40sreb.org%7Cb7a006bbf90d44284a6d08d88ff29b5d%7Ceb20950b168c497a98452b099844f3ef%7C0%7C0%7C637417619452050873%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=yf%2BpIMcaZR5A39W%2FPKS1cplSU0w%2BsRm3Q92B09Kj4k4%3D&reserved=0>
*****This webinar is NOT OPEN to the public*****

NC-SARA will share its findings concerning the board's request to create a public listing by state of the statutes of remote learning waivers for non-SARA activity along with a listing of institutional accreditors' waivers, to provide a service to institutions seeking a repository of this information. This webinar will include state information as well as accrediting agencies' information, and will discuss the next steps and communication plans for posting this repository of information on the NC-SARA website. This webinar is ONLY for board members, regional compact staff, NC-SARA staff, and State Portal Entities.

Board Meeting Recap and Resources

NC-SARA staff hosted a webinar on November 19th to provide an overview of the NC-SARA board actions taken during the October board meeting. View the webinar recording and slides<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F5f879173ac5c4668914f1239c87bdda2.svc.dynamics.com%2Ft%2Ft%2FPKJftKnWwlNgKXUzToBP640pWBaaxD30EhkEwdt6zQcx%2F3vXqBdLiYedTH8AHifInr9NTwuWIaj4CGio5epDHof8x&data=04%7C01%7Celisa.jaden%40sreb.org%7C0786eee2ddba49897a9908d890b29ea1%7Ceb20950b168c497a98452b099844f3ef%7C0%7C1%7C637418444150501780%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KCmtNYXqoy5TF%2FIB2%2BQNBxhpYv28A4FpF0KLz5b5amM%3D&reserved=0> to learn more about the rationale for policy changes and to listen to board meeting discussions.

The Board Welcomes New Members

NC-SARA announced the appointment of three new board members:

  *   Lanna Dueck, Executive Director of the Arizona SARA Council
  *   Angela Lee, Executive Director of the DC Higher Education Licensure Commission
  *   Carlos Morales, President of Tarrant County Colleges Connect Campus
These new appointments are a result of three board members stepping down. View the press release<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F5f879173ac5c4668914f1239c87bdda2.svc.dynamics.com%2Ft%2Ft%2FKmdJVWr44NjUk4HNSoXiv4a3Dz6anRxw9Iud4YPeyisx%2F3vXqBdLiYedTH8AHifInr9NTwuWIaj4CGio5epDHof8x&data=04%7C01%7Celisa.jaden%40sreb.org%7C0786eee2ddba49897a9908d890b29ea1%7Ceb20950b168c497a98452b099844f3ef%7C0%7C1%7C637418444150511777%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2BSHYrdGfQmpnNmjYq3aQtuP5t%2Bw3gWrcV%2FYEsdA1ojo%3D&reserved=0> to learn more about the new board members and to see the tribute to outgoing board members. A current list of board members <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F5f879173ac5c4668914f1239c87bdda2.svc.dynamics.com%2Ft%2Ft%2F3EDPf3J8YNQeWzByEvrnTqeK5eqmx9F34wAEDx05hJox%2F3vXqBdLiYedTH8AHifInr9NTwuWIaj4CGio5epDHof8x&data=04%7C01%7Celisa.jaden%40sreb.org%7C0786eee2ddba49897a9908d890b29ea1%7Ceb20950b168c497a98452b099844f3ef%7C0%7C1%7C637418444150521774%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=n7sDZ7TQhijfmokxZy%2Bu4D0mjfDRf49H7ScNufb8g1c%3D&reserved=0> and their biographies can be found on the NC-SARA website.

Updated Administrative Forms

Newly updated versions of NC-SARA's administrative forms are now available. The new Provisional Form reflects the most recent SARA policy update from the October board meeting. To ensure you use the new versions of these forms, go to the NC-SARA website under Resources, then Administrative Forms<https://nc-sara.org/administrative-forms>.

Institutional Renewal and Payments

NC-SARA is aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has had adverse effects on both institutional and state staffing. If an institution's participation in SARA lapses due to COVID-19, please notify info at nc-sara.org<mailto:info at nc-sara.org> so the organization can work to ensure that the institution remains active. For a smooth renewal process, NC-SARA encourages members to submit payments through one of two online methods: credit card or e-check.

WCET Updates

WCET Leadership Election Results

WCET is thrilled to announce the results of their recent leadership elections<https://wcet.wiche.edu/about/leadership/2021?utm_source=AdaptiveMailer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SC%20EC%20Announcement%202021&org=1741&lvl=100&ite=1230&lea=239803&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a1E1H00000Gh8RsUAJ>. WCET, the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies, recently held an annual election for its two leadership groups: the WCET Executive Council and the WCET Steering Committee. This election process helps WCET fill seats in those groups that have become vacant due to members who reached the end of their terms, as well as allows the members to vote on the chair and vice chair positions for each group. We encourage you to learn more about WCET leadership groups, including bios of the new leadership team members by visiting WCET's Executive Council<https://wcet.wiche.edu/about/who-we-are/leadership/executive-council?utm_source=AdaptiveMailer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SC%20EC%20Announcement%202021&org=1741&lvl=100&ite=1230&lea=239803&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a1E1H00000Gh8RsUAJ> and Steering Committee<https://wcet.wiche.edu/about/who-we-are/leadership/steering-committee?utm_source=AdaptiveMailer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SC%20EC%20Announcement%202021&org=1741&lvl=100&ite=1230&lea=239803&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a1E1H00000Gh8RsUAJ>. If you are not already a member, click Join Us<https://wcet.wiche.edu/join-wcet?utm_source=AdaptiveMailer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Webcasts%20-%20December%202020&org=1741&lvl=100&ite=1207&lea=226573&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a1E1H00000Gh3YVUAZ> for more information about WCET SAN and membership.

SARA
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SARA at sreb.org<mailto:SARA at sreb.org>

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