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As a parent of three sons, I understand the importance of ensuring our children have access to higher education and are properly prepared to enter into the workforce. I often hear from local employers about their evolving needs for a more educated and skilled workforce. To meet those goals, our post-secondary educational system strives to give students access to a higher education that teaches the core fundamentals needed to succeed while also having the flexibility to meet the demands of employers.
 
In 2010 the Department of Education expanded its authority by imposing two new regulations: state authorization requirements and a new credit-hour definition. These federal government imposed regulations will significantly alter the role in accrediting and licensing institutions of higher education, as well as, significantly limit student access and the ability of these programs to be innovative.

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