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Louisiana colleges and universities could be sanctioned by a regional accrediting board if state officials cannot stabilize higher education funding.
Belle Wheelan, president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, sent the letter Thursday to Jay Dardenne, Louisiana’s commissioner of administration.
The Daily Advertiser obtained the letter Friday from the University of Louisiana System.
The association is responsible for accrediting all Louisiana higher education institutions.
“If the institutions are unable to demonstrate continued financial stability or continue to enroll students, the Board of SACSCOC would have to consider a public sanction of the institutions or a withdrawal of their accreditation,” Wheelan wrote. “Public sanctions have a chilling effect on the enrollment of potential students and withdrawal of accreditation results in the loss of federal financial aid.”
Wheelan noted that, to remain accredited, institutions must demonstrate sound financial footing. She also noted that, in a worst case scenario, some colleges and universities could have to close before the end of the spring semester.
http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/...ays-louisiana-colleges-serious-risk/80304062/
Belle Wheelan, president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, sent the letter Thursday to Jay Dardenne, Louisiana’s commissioner of administration.
The Daily Advertiser obtained the letter Friday from the University of Louisiana System.
The association is responsible for accrediting all Louisiana higher education institutions.
“If the institutions are unable to demonstrate continued financial stability or continue to enroll students, the Board of SACSCOC would have to consider a public sanction of the institutions or a withdrawal of their accreditation,” Wheelan wrote. “Public sanctions have a chilling effect on the enrollment of potential students and withdrawal of accreditation results in the loss of federal financial aid.”
Wheelan noted that, to remain accredited, institutions must demonstrate sound financial footing. She also noted that, in a worst case scenario, some colleges and universities could have to close before the end of the spring semester.
http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/...ays-louisiana-colleges-serious-risk/80304062/