N.M. Admin. Code § 5.100.6.8

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 5.100.6.8 - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR REGISTRATION

A. A regionally accredited college or university seeking state authorization through registration must submit a complete application and all supporting documentation, as requested by the department.

B. A branch campus that operates under the regional accreditation of a primary New Mexico campus is not considered a separate institution for purposes of state authorization. To be considered a branch campus the institution shall meet the following criteria:

(1) it has the same ownership, financial management or control as that of the primary New Mexico campus;

(2) it operates under the regional accreditation of the primary New Mexico campus;

(3) it is not considered a separate institution for the purpose of accreditation;

(4) the primary New Mexico campus has previously operated as a state authorized and accredited institution in New Mexico; and

(5) it is a secondary physical presence by the same institution in New Mexico.

C. A regionally accredited college or university that has been granted state authorization through registration must submit an annual report, as requested by the department. The department shall promulgate a standard reporting form for registration to include: curriculum and enrolment information, financial information, and all publication material requested by the department.

D. A regionally accredited college or university registering with the department shall adopt the student complaint procedure, as defined by the department, for the resolution of student complaints. State authorization through registration granted by the department is valid for the same period as its grant of regional accreditation from its accrediting agency, not to exceed 10 years.

N.M. Admin. Code § 5.100.6.8

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 24, December 26, 2017, eff. 12/26/2017