STATE AUTHORIZATION INFORMATION
Robeson Community College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
State Authorization is a legal issue dealing with a college’s adherence to state requirements for colleges to secure authorization to offer instruction in that state. Compliance with individual state requirements is now part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, Amended 2010. Institutions offering distance education courses or programs must provide current and prospective students with the contact information for filing complaints with the college, its accrediting agency, and with the state agencies that handle complaints in the students’ state of residence.
Robeson Community College is currently authorized to offer Distance Learning courses in the following states:
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas |
| Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia |
| Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho |
| Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas |
| Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland |
| Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada |
| New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York |
| North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma |
| Oregon | Pennsylvania | Puerto Rico | Rhode Island |
| South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas |
| Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington |
| West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming |
If you reside in a state not on this list, you are not eligible to register for online classes at RCCat this time. If you have questions, please contact our admissions office atadmissions@robeson.edu.
Students residing outside of the State of North Carolina while taking online courses from Robeson Community College who desire to resolve an academic grievance or complaint should first follow Robeson Community College’s Student Complaint Process.
Robeson Community College Complaint Procedures
Students are advised to begin the process at the institutional level, please contact:
Dr. LaRonda Lowery
AVP for Instruction and Student Support Services
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 272-3305
lalowery@robeson.edu
Complaint processes can befound in the RCC Catalog under the following sections:
-Academic Policies and ProceduresGrade Appeals Process [opens in a new tab]
-General Information, Policies and ProceduresGeneral Student Complaint Policy [opens in a new tab]
If a complaint cannot be resolved through the institution’s complaint process, students may file a complaint with the North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints unit. Please review theNC Post-Secondary Education Student Complaint Policy (opens in a new tab) andcomplete the NC Post-Secondary Education Complaint Form (opens in a new tab) andsubmit the complaint form online.
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
c/o Student Complaints
223 S. West Street, Suite 1800
Raleigh NC 27603.
For more information, call(919) 962-4550
Website:North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints [opens in a new tab]
SACSCOC Student Complaint Process
If for some reason the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved, the next step would be to file a complaint with Robeson Community College’s accrediting agency. RCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Students who file a complaint with the accrediting agency should follow theSACSCOC Complaint Procedure [opens in a new tab].
The contact information for SACSCOC is:
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
Telephone:404-679-4500
Website:http://www.sacscoc.org/
SARA-NC Complaint Process
Students may also file a complaint through SARA-NC. SARA-NC (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement – North Carolina). Students should follow theSARA-NC Complaint Process [opens in a new tab]and use theSARA-NC Complaint Form (PDF) [opens in a new tab].
SARA-NC Contact Information:
SARA North Carolina Director
NCSEAA
PO Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629
Telephone: (855) 727-2162
Email: complaint@saranc.org
Website: www.saranc.org
What about licensure and certification programs offered by Robeson Community College?
If you are considering a program at Robeson Community College that leads to licensure or certification and you do not live in North Carolina, please contact the individual below that corresponds to your desired program.
You may view the disclosure for each program or certificate to know which Robeson Community College program curriculum:
- meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification,
- does not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification, or
- has not made a determination.
Curriculum Programs
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Melissa Britt
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
mbritt@robeson.edu
910-272-3410
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Terry Dimery
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
tdimery@robeson.edu
910-272-3480
Cosmetology
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Mary Ransom
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
mransom@robeson.edu
910-272-3422
Early Childhood Education
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Dr. Phoebe Chavis-Harris
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
pharris@robeson.edu
910-272-3448
Emergency Medical Science
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Thomas Byrd
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
tbyrd@robeson.edu
910-272-3408
Medical Office Administration
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Scottie Locklear
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
sclocklear@robeson.edu
910-272-3387
Nurse Aide
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Terri Oxendine
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
teoxendine@robeson.edu
910-272-3317
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Marie Hedgpeth
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
mhedgpeth@robeson.edu
910-272-3403
Radiography
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Candice Ward
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
cward@robeson.edu
910-272-3409
Respiratory Therapy
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Kelli Heustess
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
kheustess@robeson.edu
910-272-3400
Surgical Technology
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Raetta Coleman
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
rcoleman@robeson.edu
910-272-3660
Continuing Education Programs
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Peter Monteiro
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
pmonteiro@robeson.edu
910-272-3502
Emergency Medical Services
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Thomas Byrd
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
tbyrd@robeson.edu
910-272-3408
Fire Education
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Robert Ivey
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
rivey@robeson.edu
910-272-3329
Health, Beauty, and Style Occupations
Please contact the following individual if you have questions regarding the following programs:
Angela Chavis
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
anchavis@robeson.edu
910-272-3319
Barbering
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Computed Tomography
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Manicurist
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Massage Therapy
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Pharmacy Technician
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Phlebotomy
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Medical Occupations
Please contact the following individual if you have questions regarding the following programs:
Julie Baxley
5160 Fayetteville Road
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28360
jbbaxley@robeson.edu
910-272-3671
Administrative Medical Assisting
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Notary Public
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
Real Estate
Licensure Contact Information by State
Licensure Disclosure
View the Licensure List to learn about the appropriate licensing or certification organization for your program.
Although we strive to connect you with the best information possible, Robeson Community College cannot confirm whether a particular program meets requirements for professional licensure and/or certification outside of the State of North Carolina.
In addition, NC SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) has provided contact information for professional licensure offices in the United States for a limited number of academic disciplines.
Student Complaint Information by State and Agency[opensinanewtab]
