Overview

Online and distance education is an important part of Forsyth Tech’s program offerings, with many students participating in federal financial aid. Recent amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 include changes in regulation for State Authorization that may impact online, distance, and print-based education providers. The related regulations include:

If an institution is offering postsecondary education through distance or correspondence education to students in a State in which it is not physically located or in which it is otherwise subject to State jurisdiction as determined by the State, the institution must meet any State requirements for it to be legally offering postsecondary distance or correspondence education in that State. An institution must be able to document to the Secretary the State’s approval upon request. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1001 and 1002)

What Forsyth Tech is Doing

Forsyth Tech is working to evaluate and comply with these changes and will provide up-to-date information as it becomes available.

Complaint Resolution

In compliance with these regulations, an institution offering distance education must provide enrolled and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accrediting agency and with the appropriate state agency for handling complaints in the student’s state.

While Forsyth Tech strives to provide the highest quality education opportunities available, conflicts may arise. It is our aim to resolve any grievances, complaints, and concerns in an expeditious, fair, and amicable manner. If an issue cannot be solved by Forsyth Tech’s internal processes, you may choose to file a complaint with your state of residence. Here is a a list of
Contact Information for Individual States

Forsyth Tech Complaint Resolution Process

Forsyth Technical Community College has a complaint resolution process for academic matters and discrimination issues. Both complaint resolution processes are outlined in the Student Handbook. Students should follow the appropriate process based on the complaint.

  • For academic matters, students should follow the academic appeals process.
  • For discrimination issues, students should follow the Student Grievance Policy (which is located at the bottom of the Student Grievance Policy page).

Student Handbook
Student Grievance Form

For more information contact:

Dr. Alan Murdock
Chief Economic Mobility & Workforce Outcomes Officer / Interim Chief Academic Officer
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC
Allman Center, Room 302C

T: 336-734-7757
Email Address: amurdock@forsythtech.edu

North Carolina Post-secondary Education Complaints (NCP-SEC )

If a complaint cannot be resolved through the institution’s complaint process, students may file a complaint with the North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints unit. Please review their Post-secondary Education Complaint Policy and complete the NCP-SEC Student Complaint Form. Submit the form 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

Phone Number: 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 Forsyth Tech’s accrediting agency. Forsyth Tech is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The commission has authorized Forsyth Tech to offer certificates, diplomas, and associate’s degrees. Students who file a complaint with the accrediting agency should follow the SACSCOC Complaint Procedure. The contact information for SACS is:

1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097

Telephone: 404.679.4500
Website: www.sacscoc.org

SARA-NC Complaint Process

Students may also file a complaint through SARA-NC. 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 Contact Information:

SARA North Carolina
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
P.O. Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629

T: (855) SARA-1-NC (855.727.2162)
T: 919.549.8614, ext. 4667

Website: SARANC
Email Address: information@saranc.org

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Students who reside outside of North Carolina and plan to enroll in any Forsyth Technical Community College online education course(s), degree and/or certificate program that may lead to professional licensure should contact the program lead of each program to discuss licensure options. To view a list of programs that lead to professional licensure, click on the Program title below, designated with a > symbol.

    • Directory of State Authorization and Lead Contacts
    • Disclosure Categories
      • meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification,
      • does not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification, or
      • a determination has not made

> Health Sciences Programs

Click a Program’s Title to Download its Licensure Disclosure Form

Associate Degree Nursing
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Nursing Professional Licensure Boards by State
Johnetta Tate
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336.757.3332
jtate@forsythtech.edu

Cardiovascular Sonography
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
David Wood
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-757-3313
dwood@forsythtech.edu

Computed Tomography
Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography(CBCCT)
Cindy Smith
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-734-7560
csmith@forsythtech.edu

Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting National Board
Ann Crites
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-734-7447
acrites@forsythtech.edu

Dental Hygiene
Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
Ann Crites
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-734-7447
acrites@forsythtech.edu

Interventional Cardiac & Vascular Technology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Marti Feathers-Magee
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-734-7189
mfeathers-magee@forsythtech.edu

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Vera Kimbrell
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-734-7286
vkimbrell@forsythtech.edu

Medical Assisting
American Association of Medical Assistants
Shannon Thomas
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-734-7362
sthomas@forsythtech.edu

Medical Sonography
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
John Cassell
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-734-7430
jcassell@forsythtech.edu

Nuclear Medicine Technology
American Board of Nuclear Medicine
Jawahar Jesrani
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-734-7604
jjesrani@forsythtech.edu

Pharmacy
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
Rachel Hawkins
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-757-3356
rhawkins@forsythtech.edu

Practical Nursing Diploma
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Nursing Professional Licensure Boards by State
Judith Briggs
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336.734.7725
jbriggs@forsythtech.edu

Radiation Therapy Technology
American Board of Radiology
Chris Gibson
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-734-7184
cgibson@forsythtech.edu

Respiratory Therapy
National Board of Respiratory Care
John Sherman
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-757-3288
jsherman@forsythtech.edu

Radiography
American Board of Radiology
Nancy Andrews-Hall
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-734-7433
nandrews-hall@forsythtech.edu

Therapeutic Massage
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Sandy Mason
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-757-3901
smason@forsythtech.edu

> Public Safety Technologies

Click a Program’s Title to Download its Licensure Disclosure Form

Emergency Medical Science
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Samuel Pennington
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-757-3063
spennington@forsythtech.edu