- (1) "OCHE" means the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.
- (2) "NC-SARA" means the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
- (3) "SARA" means the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement overseen by NC-SARA and administered by four regional higher education compacts, including WICHE.
- (4) "SARA portal agency" means the single agency designated by each SARA member state to serve as the interstate point of contact for SARA questions, complaints, and other communications.
- (5) "WICHE" means the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
In addition to the definitions set forth in Subsection 53H-1-703(1), the following definitions shall apply to this rule:
KEY: State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), NC-SARA
Date of Last Change: March 15, 2026
Notice of Continuation: March 5, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53H-1-703