Private Post-secondary Institutions: Certification Period,

Renewal.

(a)An institution may not conduct a program unless specific authority is granted in its certification.

(b)A certificate granted by the Council is not transferable to another institution or to another agent, and an institution’s certificate does not transfer when the institution’s ownership changes without the approval of the Council.

(c)Should a change in ownership or control of a certified institution take place, notification must be made to the Council prior to the change. The Council shall adopt procedures for interim executive approval of a change of ownership or control if the next scheduled meeting of the Council occurs after the scheduled date of the change of ownership or control.

(d)A private post-secondary institution or any person acting on behalf of such an institution may not publish any advertisement soliciting students or offering credential before the institution is duly certified by the Council or while the institution if under an injunction against operating, soliciting students, or offering and educational credential.

(e)The Council shall have the power to inspect, in a lawful manner at all reasonable hours, any applicant for certification or certified private postsecondary institution.

(f)A certified private post-secondary institution that seeks to expand or modify its programs or degrees to be conferred or to add new locations must seek prior approval from the Council.

(g)The Council may not grant or renew a certificate unless the institution seeking the action provides the Council with a sworn statement of compliance with rules regarding fair consumer practices.