AZ SARA Council Meetings and Review Cycle Timeframes
The Arizona SARA Council meets three times a year in September, January and May. All Initial and Renewal institutional applicants are reviewed at one of these annual meetings. Initial Applicant institutions must work with the AZ SARA Executive Director on determining one of the below review cycle's for it's initial application prior to submission. Please review the Apply/Renew page for a detailed explanation of the review process.
| COUNCIL REVIEW MEETING | APPLICATION WINDOW OPENS | APPLICATION SUBMISSION DUE |
|---|---|---|
| September | Early June | Early July |
| January | Early October | Early November |
| May | Early February | Early March |
Note: The above cycle timeframes are listed for general reference. The exact dates are provided each year to institutions in direct communications from AZ SARA as institutions move through the initial and renewal review cycle.
Upcoming Council Meetings
| JANUARY | MAY | SEPTEMBER |
|---|---|---|
|
1.14.2021 10 AM to 1 PM |
5.12.2021 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
9.09.2021 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
Arizona SARA Council Forum
The Arizona SARA Council holds an annual 1 day Forum for participating Arizona SARA institutions. The main goals of the Forum are:
- To create collaboration and networking opportunities.
- To provide AZ SARA, NC-SARA and federal distance education regulatory updates.
- To facilitate professional growth for distance education authorization professionals.
The Arizona SARA Forum is held in late April or May. Prior to each year's Forum, registration information will be sent out to participating Arizona Institutions.