Notice2025-07916
Request for Nominations; National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality, and Integrity
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Published
May 7, 2025
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Education Department
Abstract
Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is seeking nomination(s) for appointments to fill at least six upcoming vacancies on the NACIQI. One of the six must be a student who, at the time of the appointment, is attending an institution of higher education. The terms of service for these vacancies would begin October 1, 2025, and expire on September 30, 2031.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19286-19287]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-07916]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Request for Nominations; National Advisory Committee on
Institutional Quality, and Integrity
AGENCY: Department of Education, National Advisory Committee on
Institutional Quality, and Integrity (NACIQI).
ACTION: Request for nominations for appointment to serve on the
National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity
(NACIQI).
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SUMMARY: Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is seeking
nomination(s) for appointments to fill at least six upcoming vacancies
on the NACIQI. One of the six must be a student who, at the time of the
appointment, is attending an institution of higher education. The terms
of service for these vacancies would begin October 1, 2025, and expire
on September 30, 2031.
DATES: Nominations must be received no later than June 6, 2025.
ADDRESSES: You may submit nomination(s), including attachments, via
email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bdd3dcded4ccd4d3d2d0d4d3dcc9d4d2d3cefdd8d993dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="83ede2e0eaf2eaedeceeeaede2f7eaecedf0c3e6e7ade4ecf5">[email protected]</span></a> (please specify in the email subject
line ``NACIQI Nomination'' or ``NACIQI Student Nomination'').
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions, please contact George
Alan Smith, Designated Federal Official, U.S. Department of Education,
Telephone: (202) 453-7757, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6601030914010348070a070848150b0f120e26030248010910"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5c3b39332e3b39723d303d32722f313528341c3938723b332a">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
NACIQI's Statutory Authority and Function
The NACIQI is established under section 114 of the Higher Education
Act (HEA). The NACIQI meets at least twice a year and advises the
Secretary of Education with respect to: the establishment and
enforcement of the standards of accrediting agencies or associations
under subpart 2 of part H of Title IV, HEA; the recognition of specific
accrediting agencies or associations; the preparation and publication
of the list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies and
associations; the eligibility and certification process for
institutions of higher education under Title IV of the HEA, together
with recommendations for improvements in such process; the relationship
between (1) accreditation of institutions of higher education and the
certification and eligibility of such institutions, and (2) State
licensing responsibilities with respect to such institutions; and other
advisory functions relating to accreditation and institutional
eligibility that the Secretary may prescribe by regulation.
NACIQI is composed of 18 members, of which: six members shall be
appointed by the Secretary of Education; six members shall be appointed
by the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, three of whom
shall be appointed on the recommendation of the majority leader of the
U.S. House of Representatives and three of whom shall be appointed on
the recommendation of the minority leader of the U.S. House of
Representatives; and six members shall be appointed by the President
Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate, three of whom shall be appointed on the
recommendation of the majority leader of the U.S. Senate and three of
whom shall be appointed on the recommendation of the minority leader of
the U.S. Senate. Per 20 U.S.C. 1011d, at least one member of the
Committee must be a student who, at the time of appointment by the
Secretary of Education, is attending an institution of higher
education.
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Members are appointed: (A) on the basis of the individuals' experience,
integrity, impartiality, and good judgment; (B) from among individuals
who are representatives of, or knowledgeable concerning, education and
training beyond secondary education, representing all sectors and types
of institutions of higher education; and (C) on the basis of the
individuals' technical qualifications, professional standing, and
demonstrated knowledge in the fields of accreditation and
administration in higher education.
Per the authorizing legislation for NACIQI, the term of office of
each member of the Committee shall be for six years, except for
vacancies. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to
the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was
appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. A vacancy
on the Committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment was made not later than 90 days after the vacancy occurs.
If a vacancy occurs in a position to be filled by the Secretary of
Education, the Secretary shall publish a Federal Register notice
soliciting nominations for the position not later than 30 days after
being notified of the vacancy. Members of the Committee will serve as
Special Government Employees (SGEs), as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). As
SGEs, members are selected for their individual experience, integrity,
impartiality, and good judgment.
Nomination Process: Interested persons, stakeholders, or
organizations may nominate a qualified individual(s). To nominate an
individual(s) or self-nominate for appointment to serve on the NACIQI,
please submit via the email address <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0b656a68627a6265646662656a7f626465784b6e6f256c647d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ea848b89839b8384858783848b9e83858499aa8f8ec48d859c">[email protected]</span></a> the
following information to the U.S. Department of Education:
(1) A cover letter addressed to the Secretary of Education as
follows: Honorable Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202.
In the letter, please note your reason(s) for submitting the
nomination; (2) A copy of the nominee's current resume/cv; and (3)
Contact information for the nominee (name, address, contact phone
number, and email address).
In addition, the cover letter must include a statement affirming
that the nominee (if you are nominating someone other than yourself)
has agreed to be nominated and is willing to serve on the NACIQI if
appointed by the Secretary of Education.
For questions, please contact George Alan Smith, Designated Federal
Official, U.S. Department of Education, Telephone: (202) 453-7757,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a3c4c6ccd1c4c68dc2cfc2cd8dd0cecad7cbe3c6c78dc4ccd5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4324262c3124266d222f222d6d302e2a372b0326276d242c35">[email protected]</span></a>.
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James Bergeron,
Acting Under Secretary (Delegated the authority to perform the
functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary
Education).
[FR Doc. 2025-07916 Filed 5-6-25; 8:45 am]
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