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PBSC Online- Institutional Compliance: Impact, Regulations & Membership

Palm Beach State College participates in external organizations and statewide frameworks that support the quality, accessibility, delivery, and regulatory administration of online education. PBSC Online supports the College in carrying out responsibilities associated with online learning; however, PBSC Online is not a separate institution or independent online college. Institutional memberships, participation agreements, and regulatory obligations are held by Palm Beach State College.

Online Learning Consortium

The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is a professional organization focused on quality digital teaching and learning. OLC provides research, professional development, quality frameworks, and resources that may inform PBSC Online practices related to course quality, faculty support, student engagement, accessibility, and continuous improvement.

PBSC Online may use applicable OLC resources and quality principles to support the design, delivery, evaluation, and improvement of online and hybrid learning experiences across the College.

Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC)

Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) is Florida’s centralized shared services organization supporting public colleges and universities through resources related to distance learning, student services, academic advising, library services, and educational technology.

PBSC Online supports the College’s participation in applicable FLVC distance learning activities, including the maintenance and accuracy of institutional online course and program information made available through statewide resources such as FloridaShines.


National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

Palm Beach State College participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Through this participation, the College may provide distance education to students located in other SARA member states, subject to applicable SARA policies, institutional obligations, and state and federal requirements.

PBSC Online supports the College’s NC-SARA responsibilities in coordination with appropriate institutional offices. Responsibilities may include:

  1. Supporting the accuracy of required distance education information and disclosures.
  2. Coordinating annual data reporting related to exclusively distance education enrollment and out of state learning placements, when applicable.
  3. Maintaining information related to the distance learning complaint process and directing students to the appropriate institutional procedures.
  4. Supporting institutional review of online program availability and applicable requirements for students located outside Florida.
  5. Coordinating with College leadership and relevant offices regarding renewal, reporting, and compliance requirements.

NC-SARA participation does not replace the College’s responsibility to comply with applicable federal, state, accrediting, institutional, or professional licensure requirements.

 

Administration and Oversight

PBSC Online shall monitor and support operational responsibilities related to online learning quality resources, statewide distance learning services, and applicable authorization requirements in collaboration with the appropriate College offices. Any required reporting, disclosures, renewal activities, or public information shall be reviewed and updated in accordance with institutional procedures and applicable external requirements.