NC-SARA
College of the Ozarks has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
SARA/Distance Learning Grievance Process
SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) provides a voluntary, regional approach to state authorization of postsecondary distance education. Complaints against College of the Ozarks when it is offering distance learning opportunities and thus operating under SARA policies go first through the College’s own procedures for resolution of grievances.
If a student is not satisfied with the outcome of the institutional process for handling complaints, the complaint (except for complaints about grades or student conduct violations) may be appealed, within two years of the incident about which the complaint is made. The student may contact the Missouri State Portal Entity (SPE) or the SPE of their home state. Visit State Portal Entity (SPE) Contacts for a directory of contact information or email info@dhewd.mo.gov.