Orion and DETC

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by John Bear, Sep 1, 2001.

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  1. John Bear

    John Bear Senior Member

    A usually very reliable source today me today that he was quite sure that he read a week or two ago in a newspaper that Orion had been turned down by DETC. Since DETC does not announce turn-downs, but leaves it up to the school to say something or not as they wish, we would presumably know only if Orion said something (or the state of Louisiana did). Something to look into.
     
  2. Tom Head

    Tom Head New Member

    I heard a rumor to this effect a few weeks ago, but can't remember from whom, or under what circumstances (I suppose it might have been here).


    Peace,

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  3. John Bear

    John Bear Senior Member

    The answer to my question, from Orion president Evans Spiceland, is thorough and quite up front. It also provides useful information on what is going on in Louisiana now.

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    Thanks for your inquiry concerning Orion College. As you are well aware the
    Louisiana Board of Regents requires all post-secondary schools to be
    accredited or be in the process of accreditation with an agency recognized
    by the U.S. Department of Education. In the Fall of last year,Mike Lambert
    appeared before the Board of Regents on our behalf. We were granted our
    acceptance from the Board a short while after. This acceptance/licensure was
    granted with the provision that we actively seek and receive accreditation.
    We made formal application to D.E.T.C. in June of this year and will receive
    a pre-visit in December with a followup visit in March. We continue to work
    directly with Dr. John Kay at the Board of Regents and with D.E.T.C. in our
    pursuit of formal recognition. Although D.E.T.C. has no status of
    "Applicant" we are considered as having applied and have received our
    milestone dates in accordance with the Accrediting Commissions guidance.
    Hopefully this answers your question.
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