N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:11-6.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 9A:11-6.2 - Application process for new institutions to participate in the EOF program

(a) Institutions of higher education that wish to participate in the EOF program for the first time shall be licensed by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and institutionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and shall submit to the EOF Executive Director a letter of intent and a plan that includes the following information:

1. The identification of an eligible target population;

2. The proposed structure of the institutional program;

3. A description of the processes for delivery of the student services outlined in N.J.A.C. 9A:11-4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 and 4.8; and

4. A budget proposal that accords with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 9A:11-6.9 and 6.10.

(b) The EOF Central Office shall review the letter of intent and may select an external consultant(s) to conduct, at the institution's expense, a site visit to assess the requesting institution's capability to provide the type of program described in the plan.

(c) The Board shall consider recommendations from the consultant(s). With a favorable recommendation and the sufficient funds available in the annual appropriation, the Board may elect to contract with the institution to establish an EOF program.

(d) If the consultant recommendation is not favorable, the requesting institution may revise its plan to address the areas of concern identified by the consultant(s) or may appeal the decision of the consultant to the Board.

N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:11-6.2

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2356(a), effective 11/7/2016

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 2341(a), effective 11/20/2023