FINAL REMINDER

Deadline for Submission of Notice of Intent to Appeal GE Failing/Zone Rates Monday 1/23!

Background

As outlined in Electronic Announcement #101, institutions with Final Debt Measure Year 2015 GE Debt-to-Earnings (D/E) Rates that have one or more programs that are either failing or in the zone have until the end of the day today to notify the Department of your intent to appeal using one of the two alternate earnings appeals processes detailed in Electronic Announcement #95.

Data for an alternate earnings appeal may come from an alternate earnings survey conducted in accordance with Department-issued Standards or from a state-sponsored data system.

In multiple Electronic Announcements the Department has made it clear that institutions should only consider the alternate earnings appeal process if the use of alternate earnings would improve a zone program to passing or a failing program to either passing or zone.

However, what is unclear is how any institution will be able to determine whether or not the alternate earning surveys (and new mean or median alternate earnings – which ever is higher) will produce results capable of improving the program’s or programs’ eligibility classification.

Given this uncertainty, CSPEN encourages all members institutions with failing or zone program rates that are reasonably close to the passing or zone thresholds to strongly consider submitting the Notice of Intent, and pursing the alternate earnings appeal process.

Submission of Notice of Intent

To properly submit a Notice of Intent, your institution must specifically identify, the institution’s name, 6-digit OPEID, the program(s) name, CIP Code, and Credential Level, for each failing or zone GE programs for which it is planning to submit an appeal.

Notice of Intent email messages must have the subject line “Notice of Intent to File Alternate Earnings Appeal” with the body of the email containing the information above.

Once completed the email must be sent to AltEarningsAppeals@ed.gov.

Benefits of Pursing an Alternate Earnings Appeal

If an institution has submitted an intent to file an alternate earnings appeal, none of the regulatory consequences will apply while the appeal is under review by the Department and the Department’s Debt-to-Earnings (D/E) rates spreadsheet will be annotated to indicate that the program’s D/E rates are under appeal.

Most notably in this the first year of implementation of the new regulation, is the Department’s repeated clarification that institutions with failing programs will not be required to provide student warnings for a failing program while the Secretary considers the appeal.

Just How Happy of a New Year Will It Be?

Explore the upcoming changes to the sector with this webinar from CSPEN.

Please join us for the 2nd CSPEN Regional Annual Conference being held at the Renaissance O’Hare, You won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear from topic experts, network with fellow school representatives, and explore products and services that can help make your school – and students – and even greater success.  Register today!

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 1:00 PM – Friday, October 28, 2016 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel – 8500 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631

Northwestern College President Lawrence Schumacher announced that over 200 students were awarded certificates and degrees at the College’s 112th Commencement Ceremony held earlier this month at the Arie Crown Theater at McCormick Place in Chicago. Graduates completed their studies at the College’s two Illinois campuses, including Bridgeview and Chicago-Jefferson Park, as well as on-line.

Read the full Article here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/joliet-romeoville/community/chi-ugc-article-northwestern-college-conducts-112th-commencem-1-2016-06-29-story.html.

Northwestern College President Lawrence Schumacher announced that once again the College featured environmentally-friendly caps and gowns at commencement. Through its ongoing efforts to “go green” whenever and wherever it can, the College again utilized the Jostens Elements Collection™ for its regalia. The Elements™ regalia is sustainable as it starts from nature and returns to nature. The continued use of environmentally-friendly regalia is in support of Northwestern College’s efforts toward sustainability and its mission to go green, thus assisting the college in reducing its carbon footprint and helping to preserve our environment.

Read the full Article here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/des-plaines/community/chi-ugc-article-northwestern-college-continues-to-go-green-2016-06-30-story.html.

Beth Gardner and Tony Palmieri, Valley College

The Gainful Employment regulation is a brutal reality. Think you’re safe? Think again. Your numbers may not be what you think they are. The only way to save your students and your school from this harmful regulation is to ask for the help of your local members of Congress. We must influence their actions as Congress begins work to reauthorize the Higher Education Act. It’s not rocket science but it requires work. This session will start with a brief review of a few elements of GE and how they affect your numbers – you may not believe your eyes! Then we will show you a proven, step by step method for finding and inviting your legislators and hosting an impactful visit. These are OUR representatives and they CARE about their constituents. We and our students have a great story to tell. Let us give you all the resources to spread the truth about our positive impact on the people and businesses in the communities we serve.

See the full Webinar here:https://attendee.gototraining.com/7mv64/recording/4365883970078141954.

Martin Atkins and Dr. Michele Ernst, SAE Institute

Today’s students come to the classroom with many distractions, challenging even the more seasoned instructors with how to get their attention. In this presentation, Martin and Michele will share tips to engage the new learner, including sharing the learning theories that support these innovative ideas. This presentation is for faculty who are interested in learning about new ways to engage, motivate and, in some ways, entertain their learners.

See the full Webinar here:https://attendee.gototraining.com/7mv64/recording/4703149265829304577.

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Sustainability and Wellness as Tools for
Differentiation in the Market

Did you know that 80% of young professionals would like to work in a green job and that by 2038, the
United States is expected to have 4.2 million new green jobs? This is five times today’s current count.
With green jobs outpacing the growth of other sectors, there is a bigger need than ever to integrate
sustainability into corporate cultures and core offerings.

CSPEN has offered members of the NWCCF to join this free webinar, sponsored by Pearson. Your hosts,
Kristin Ferguson and Margo Street from the U.S. Green Building Council will discuss recent trends in job
creation and employability as well as how corporate cultures can create a market advantage for
companies embracing sustainability and wellness.

Following this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. 1. Identify tools that support leadership in sustainability, health and wellness.
  2. 2. Describe the changing landscape of employability, recruitment and retention.
  3. 3. Use sustainability and wellness to reinvigorate corporate cultures.
  4. 4. Differentiate yourself through leadership initiatives from the competition to your customers.

Tuesday, February 2nd
10:00 AM (Pacific)

This webinar is being offered at no cost to NWCCF and CSPEN members, but you must register to
participate.

Registration https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/6865338881405332226

Call-in instructions will be emailed after registering. A certificate of attendance will be electronically sent upon completion of the event.

For more information call 360.292.4798


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The NWCCF and CSPEN are pleased to partner to bring schools in our eight state area this extraordinary training opportunity. Register today!

Live Interactive Webinar
Thursday, February 25, 2016

Noon – 1:00 PM (PDT)

You’re Hired!

“Finding and Retaining the Best Admissions Talent”

To be the best team you have to hire the best team members. The role of an admissions professional is more important than ever and has changed from the “sales” and “numbers” role of times past to a “right fit” process. Finding the best candidate who can make an immediate impact is more challenging than before.

Whether you’re building a new team, or strengthening an existing team, looking to move up the ladder or ensure your own job growth, this interactive webcast will provide you with:

This is NOT your typical slide-by-slide webinar. During this high-energy and interactive webcast,you’ll learn how to shape an exceptional, ethical and productive admissions team or how to be the best possible admissions team member.

$39 per person

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After registering, you’ll be sent instructions to participate in the training

For more information call 360.292.4798, or email contact@nwcareercolleges.org.

About the Presenter
Matthew Schmoker has dedicated his career to higher-education for the last 20 years as an award winning enrollment management expert, consultant, executive coach and nationally-acclaimed speaker. With an unparalleled ability for transforming low performing campuses to outperforming expectations, and committed to supporting institutions in maximizing their enrollment potential, Matt founded Legacy Solutions, the premier admissions training and strategic enrollment management group.

As such, Matt’s expertise, enthusiasm and admissions philosophy have earned him the industry reputation as the “Admissions Whisperer.” Through the support Matt and his team provide both private and public institutions in surpassing enrollment goals through innovative and strategic approaches to training and the admissions process, Matt, and Legacy Solutions, continue to be trusted national and international partners helping schools transform and experience unprecedented growth.