The following words and terms, as used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings:
"Accrediting agency" means a non-governmental entity that grants formal recognition or acceptance of an institution or of programs or portions of the institution and is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
"Independent institution" means a private postsecondary institution that is not operated for profit.
"OSHE" means the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.
"Proprietary institution" means a postsecondary institution that is operated for profit.
"Secretary" means the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education.
N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:2-1.2