Or. Admin. R. 715-045-0065 - Inspection and Periodic Review

(1) A school shall provide the Higher Education Coordinating Commission access to all information, records, physical facilities, school employees, and other parties (including advisory groups, administrators, students and graduates) as may be necessary to verify compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes, ORS 345.010 to 345.450, or standards of OAR 715-045-0001 through 715-045-0210.

(2) A school shall permit the commission's executive director to conduct an investigation or on-site review of the school with or without notice. When requested, the school must provide the executive director with true and accurate information including but not limited to records and documents.

(3) A school located in Oregon may be inspected on an annual basis or as the executive director determines necessary.

(4) A school may be reviewed to determine whether the school has and is adhering to policies and procedures in such areas as its programs, services and staff conduct.

(5) Whenever an inspection or other investigation reveals lack of compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes, ORS 345.010 to 345.450 or standards of OAR 715-045-0001 through 715-045-0210, the executive director may issue a notice for corrective action by certified mail. When deemed appropriate the executive director may initiate immediate license suspension or revocation proceedings and schools will be provided due process through the provisions allowed in subsection (5)(c) of this rule. If the executive director elects to issue a notice for corrective action, the school shall have 20 calendar days after date of notification to report on actions that have been taken to correct these deficiencies:

(a) The school's response shall indicate corrective action taken and/or a program improvement plan for correcting any remaining deficiencies;

(b) If violations cited are not corrected, or if a program improvement plan submitted to correct the violations is not acceptable to the executive director, the executive director may review and determine if further action may be warranted.

(c) The school may request a hearing within 21 calendar days of receipt of the commission's notice to revoke or suspend the school's license; and

(d) A school whose license has been placed on suspension shall not be permitted to engage in any advertising, recruitment or student enrollment activities, or begin the instruction of any new students during the period of suspension.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 715-045-0065

ODE 32-2000, f. 12-11-00 cert. ef. 1-1-01; ODE 17-2003, f. 12-30-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; Renumbered from 581-045-0065 by HECC 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 4-23-14; HECC 4-2019, amend filed 02/24/2019, effective 2/24/2019

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 345.080

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 345.080 & 2017 Oregon Laws Chapter 422