On February 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. the Commission for Independent Education will consider: All institutions accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools for Institutional Applications for Program ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

    Commission for Independent Education

    The Commission for Independent Education announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

    DATE AND TIME: February 16, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, Commission meeting

    PLACE: Mission Inn Resort and Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey In The Hills, Florida 34737

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: On February 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon the Commission for Independent Education will consider: All institutions accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools for Institutional Applications for Program Modifications and Additional Programs, Application for Annual License, Annual Reviews of License by Means of Accreditation, Attorney and Executive Director Reports, General Business of the Commission. Public Comment: The Commission is committed to promoting transparency and public input during its public meetings. Speakers are requested to complete a public comment form, which will be available at the meeting, and to indicate whether they represent a group or faction. The Commission will hear public comment only regarding issues on the agenda. Individuals and representatives of groups will generally be allotted three minutes but the time may be extended or shortened at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair may impose a cumulative time limit for all public comment on any agenda item.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting The Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida. 32399-0400.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting The Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

    If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

    For more information, you may contact The Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.