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Professional Licensure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Important Notice to Students<\/strong>:\u00a0If you are considering an online academic program that leads to a professional license, it is highly recommended you contact the appropriate licensing agency where you plan to receive instruction before beginning your academic program. SARA does not provide reciprocity for state professional licensing requirements. Academic programs and individual graduates must meet standards set by that state\u2019s licensure requirements in order for a graduate to be eligible for a license. Visit 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Licensure Disclosure webpage<\/a> for more information on 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s programs that can lead to professional licensure. Note that the page includes all programs leading to licensure, not just those that are online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State Authorization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Additional information and complaint contacts for states<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Distance Learning Education \u2013 State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement*<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pursuant to Wis. Stats. Ch. 39.85, et. al, the State of Wisconsin is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) through the Midwestern Higher Education Compact which regulates the manner in which participating institutions may offer distance learning education to students who reside in other states. 51ÁÔÆæ is a participating institution in MSARA. If a student has a complaint that involves distance learning education offered under the NC-SARA State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements Policy and Operations Manual<\/a>, the student must file a complaint with the institution first to seek resolution Dean of Students Office Complaint & Appeal Processes<\/a>; 414-229-4632; osl@uwm.edu<\/a> or the Office of the Provost; 414-229-4793; amangric@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If no resolution is reached, then the student may file a complaint with the Wisconsin Distance Learning Authorization Board (DLAB) through the following State Authorization Reciprocity Complaint Process<\/a> or by email to afgp@uwsa.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For purposes of this process, a complaint shall be defined as a formal assertion in writing that the terms of this agreement, or of laws, standards or regulations incorporated by the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements Policies and Standards have been violated by the institution operating under the terms of SARA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information can be found at the Distance Learning Authorization Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complaint Process for Wisconsin Residents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If a student has a complaint that involves distance learning education, the student can file a complaint to seek resolution either by contacting the Dean of Students Office Complaint & Appeal Processes<\/a>; 414-229-4632; osl@uwm.edu<\/a> or the Office of the Provost; 414-229-4793; amangric@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n