State Authorization
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.
Students may reference the NC-SARA website to verify that Stanly Community College is authorized to offer Distance Learning courses in their state. Registration of students from states not included in NC-SARA may require additional time and information so please allow additional time for this process.
Students residing outside of the State of North Carolina while taking online courses from Stanly Community College who desire to resolve an academic grievance or complaint should first follow Stanly Community College's Student Complaint Process.
Notifying SCC of Change of Student’s Physical Location
Due to federal and state regulations, Stanly Community College seeks to verify student location at time of registration for curriculum students and at the beginning of online continuing education courses.
If you will be physically located for the majority of your course in a different state/territory than the one Stanly Community College has on file as your mailing address*, please complete the following form to receive updated information: Change of Physical Location for Duration of Course
Stanly Community College and NC Post-Secondary Education Complaint Procedures
Stanly Community College (SCC) is a member of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Students are advised to begin the process at the institutional level.
Stanly Community College Student Complaint Process
Stanly Community College recognizes the importance of a prompt and efficient resolution process for both academic as well as non-academic student grievances. For specific details and timeline regarding the process at SCC, see the Student Grievance Policy and Student Grievance Procedures located online in the College Catalog.
Prior to taking formal action, the student is strongly encouraged, but is not required, to discuss his or her grievance with the person alleged to have caused the grievance. If a student decides not to present his or her grievance to the person alleged to have caused the grievance or if the student is not satisfied with the response, he or she may present the grievance in writing, by completing the Student Appeals Form, to the administrator of the department or area where the person alleged to have caused the grievance is employed.
Complaints or Concerns?
Jennifer Hatley
Dean of Students (Patterson 107)
jhatley9287@stanly.edu
704-991-0193
North Carolina Complaint Procedures and Forms
If you were unable to resolve a complaint through the institution's grievance procedures, please review the Student Complaint Policy (PDF), print and complete the Student Complaint Form (PDF), and submit the complaint to:
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
c/o Student Complaints
University of North Carolina System Office
223 S. West Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC 27603
Telephone: (919) 962-4550
Website: North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
SACSCOC Student Complaint Process
If for some reason the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved, the next step would be to file a complaint with Stanly Community College's accrediting agency. Stanly Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Stanly Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Students who file a complaint with the accrediting agency should follow the SACSCOC Complaint Procedure (PDF which includes the Complaint Form). The contact information for SACS is:
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
Telephone: 404-679-4500
Website: http://www.sacscoc.org
SARA-North Carolina Complaint Process
Students may also file a complaint through SARA-North Carolina. SARA-NC is the portal for North Carolina. Students should follow the SARA-NC Complaint Process and use the SARA-NC Complaint Form (PDF).
SARA-NC Portal Liaison Contact Information:
Terrence R. Scarborough, M.P.A. - Director of SARA North Carolina
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
P.O. Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629
Telephone: (855) SARA-1-NC (727-2162)
Telephone: (919) 248-4660
email: terrence@saranc.org
Website: https://www2.ncseaa.edu/SARANC/index.html
Professional Licensure
If you are considering a program at Stanly Community College that leads to state educational requirements for licensure or certification, please contact the individual listed below to inquire about enrollment and professional licensure options before beginning a program.
Stanly Community College academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to state educational requirements for professional licenses are either tied to the State of North Carolina or national certification.
If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside the State of North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Stanly Community College, please refer to the appropriate program disclosure.
Activity Director: Dr. Rita Love, Director, Health & Public Services Workforce Development
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0328
rlove9827@stanly.edu
Agribusiness Contact: Alaina Finney, Agribusiness Program Head
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0282
afinney6124@stanly.edu
Auctioneering Contact: Betty O'Neal, Carolina Auction Academy
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0142
eoneal8048@stanly.edu
Automotive Contact: Scotty Kluttz, Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Program
Head
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-001-0248
skluttz0821@stanly.edu Auto Dealer Disclosure Escort Vehicle Disclosure OBD II Inspections
Cosmetology Contact: David Smith, Cosmetology Program Head
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0376
dsmith5076@stanly.edu
Emergency Medical Science Contact: Scott Shew, Emergency Medical Science Program Director
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0186
gshew4054@stanly.edu
EPA Contact: Samuel (Bret) Benton, HVAC Technology Program Head
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0207
sbenton1559@stanly.edu
Fire and Rescue Contact: Lewis Edwards, Fire & Rescue Program Head
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0334
ledwards9164@stanly.edu
Fire Rescue and Emergency Management (FIP, WLF, EPT) Disclosure
General Contractor Contact: Josh Aldridge, Dean of Advanced Manufacturing, Industry,
and Trades
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704)-991-0173
jaldridge0653@stanly.edu
Health Occupations Contact: Kennedy Covington, Health Occupations Program Coordinator
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0328
kcovington1410@stanly.edu
Computed Tomography (CT) Disclosure
Medication Aide - Long-Term Care Disclosure
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Disclosure
Law Enforcement Contact: David Esposito, BLET Director/Law Enforcement Training Coordinator
1503 West Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0269
desposito2736@stanly.edu
Manicuring Contact: David Smith, Cosmetology Program Head
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0376
dsmith5076@stanly.edu
Medical Assisting Contact: Starra Herring, Medical Assisting Program Head
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0397
srobinson7721@stanly.edu
Notary Contact: Suzy Shue, School of Transfer & Business Faculty Associate/Coordinator
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0176
sshue8701@stanly.edu
Nurse Aide Contact: Kennedy Covington, Health Occupations Program Coordinator
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0244
kcovington1410@stanly.edu
Nursing Contact: Dr. Karena Butler, Nursing Director
102 Stanly Parkway
Locust, NC 28097
704-991-0159
kbutler0111@stanly.edu
Blair Huneycutt-Whitley, Associate Director of Nursing, LPN to RN
102 Stanly Parkway
Locust, NC 28097
704-991-0230
ehuneycutt-whitl9286@stanly.edu
Ruth Silsby, LPN Program Head
102 Stanly Parkway
Locust, NC 28097
704-991-0175
rsilsby7868@stanly.edu
Radiography Contact: Tiffany Barbee, Radiography Program Head
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0162
tbarbee9080@stanly.edu
Real Estate Contact: Betty O'Neal, Carolina Auction Academy
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0142
eoneal8048@stanly.edu
Respiratory Contact: Amy Witschey, Respiratory Therapy Program Head
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0276
awitschey1649@stanly.edu
Roadway Contact: Karen Russell, CE Coordinator/Faculty Associate, AMIT
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-991-0233
krussell7483@stanly.edu
View the directory of state and national contacts to learn about the appropriate licensing or certification organization for your program:
- U.S. Department of Education - Professional Licensure
- Licensure List
- U.S. Department of Education - State Agency Contacts
Student Complaint Information by State and Agency
Directory of State Authorization and Lead Contacts