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MINUTES

COMMISSION ON PROPRIETARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE REGISTRATION February 21, 2019

The Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration (CPSCR) met on

Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Mississippi Community College Board, 3825

Ridgewood Road, Jackson, Mississippi.

Members Present: Mr. Donald Benjamin, Ms. Esther Cash, Dr. George Terry, Dr. Dean Belton and Mr. Otis Stanford

Staff Attending: Ms. Kim Verneuille, Audra Kimble, & Liz Bolin

Visitors Present: None

I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Donald Benjamin at 1:00 p.m.

II. PRELIMINARIES

A. The invocation was given by Dr. Dean Belton.

B. Acknowledgments / Introductions All visitors present gave their names and the schools that they represent.

C. Adjustments / Approval of Agenda On a motion by Dr. George Terry to accept the agenda and second the

motion by Mr. Otis Stanford, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the agenda.

D. Approval of Minutes

Mr. Donald Benjamin asked if there were any adjustments that needed to be made to the minutes. On a motion made by Ms. Esther Cash, and a second

by Dr. Dean Belton the Commission voted unanimously to approve the

minutes of the October 18, 2018 meeting.

III. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Since the last meeting, we have received four (4) request(s) for application

packets.

Oshaugnessye McCormick – Laurel, MS – CNA

Alexis Lumpkin – Jackson, MS - CNA

Shuanta Todd – Ridgeland, MS - CNA

Accession Training Center – Out of GA – Heavy equipment

training

Southern MS Driving Academy is presently closed. Mr. Williams notified CPSCR

late last year he was being deployed overseas and would have to temporarily close

the school.

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o He did not have time to get me any paperwork for the $250 fee to initiate

the temporary suspension.

o Via email, Carlos stated he would get me what I need as soon as he could.

Careers Plus Institute has notified CPSCR they completed classes in December

2018 and will not be renewing their certificate. The school is officially closed.

Creations CNA Training School in Greenville has notified CPSCR they wish to

cancel their certificate of registration and will be moving to an online

correspondence courses offering professional development.

o They have placed a disclaimer on the website stating the change and the

courses are not approved by CPSCR and solely for personal enrichment.

Careers Plus & Creations still owe GAT fees from the last fiscal year and what

they collected in this fiscal year.

Presently, there are three schools that still owe GAT. Two have told me the check

has been mailed. If not received soon, will notify all schools that suspension of

their certificates will happen at the April meeting if fees are not paid by the April

meeting date.

Legislative Changes in the 2019 Session – passed the Senate

Tuition Changes

o Universal Technical Institute/TX & FL

Annual increase due to costs for providing instructional materials

for the program.

The increase average is $550 per program.

Last year, the school decreased the tuition of all programs

when they were restructured to be sort in hours.

o Concorde Career College – Southaven

Decrease in the tuition for the dental assisting program of

$1929.00

Tulsa Welding School has notified CPSCR of a change in the ownership of the

corporate parent company of the TWS, Tulsa Acquisition Corp.

o The transition will take place at the third corporate level of ownership with

no changes to the operations of the schools.

o The transition will be through stock transactions with the buyer assuming

liabilities and obligations of the schools.

o This may trigger a refiling of their school’s certificate once the transfer is

complete from CPSCR’s definitions of change in ownership.

o Right now the school does not believe it will meet the definition since the

operations at the institution level will be remain the same. However, I will

monitor this and make a determination when finalized.

Blue Care Medical Academy is requesting approval of two new programs:

Phlebotomy Technician and Electrograph Technician.

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Virginia College

o The official closure date of the campuses was December 8th, 2018 for

Biloxi and December 18th, 2018 for Jackson.

o ECA has engaged Parchment to be the permanent repository of records for

the Virginia college transcripts

However, CPSCR has a copy of final transcripts and ledger cards

now and will provide a copy to schools taking enrollment of the

VC students free of charge through this fiscal year. After which,

students will be directed to contact Parchment or pay CPSCR $10.

o CPSCR has sent out 90 transcript requests to institutions.

40 of those have been to community colleges and public

universities.

o US DOE provided states with contact information for schools to assist

Virginia College students who are stuck in an open loan period to expedite

the changes needed under the federal guidelines. This information was

sent to all schools that requested transcripts from CPSCR.

Proposed update to Regulations for FY2020 – Passed the Senate

o Added definitions to the glossary on professional development short term

programs

o Added bond requirements for schools based on reported GAT

Will have some examples to review at the April meeting on ways to calculate and

increase the bond amount

o Increase can be part of regulations

o Must be approved by the MCCB board

Upon a motion made by Ms. Esther Cash and a second by Mr. Otis Stanford, the

Commission voted unanimously to approve the Director’s Report.

IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None

V. REPORTS

A. School List

39 registered schools total

36 Traditional campuses

3 online schools

B. Financial Report

Ms. Kim Verneuille reviewed the reports.

VI. DOCKET ACTION

A. Registrations:

Upon a motion made by Dr. George Terry and a second by Dr. Dean Belton,

the Commission voted unanimously to approve the renewal certification:

Antonelli College – Jackson & Hattiesburg

Medical 2 Career College – Tupelo & Cleveland, MS

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Commercial Driver Institute – Saucier, MS

Universal Technical Institute of Texas

Upon a motion made by Mr. Otis Stanford and a second by Dr. Dean Belton,

the Commission voted unanimously to approve pending financial review

for:

ACE Training center, Inc. – Byram, MS

Upon a motion made by Dr. George Terry and a second by Ms. Esther Cash,

the Commission voted unanimously to approve to postpone renewal

certification until April 2019 meeting:

Simply the Best Kare – Hattiesburg

Maselle Career College – Online

Coastal Truck Driver School – Hammond, LA

Upon a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton and a second by Mr. Otis Stanford,

the Commission voted unanimously to cancel the certificate of registration

for:

Creations CNA Training School – Greenville, MS

B. Agent Permit Application

Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Mr. Otis Stanford to

approve and a second by Ms. Esther Cash, the Commission voted

unanimously to issue agent permits for the following:

Concorde Career College/TN – Cassandra Williams

Institute of Health & Technology/Hattiesburg – Jesse Johnson

Staff Recommendation: Approval

Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Dr. George Terry and

a second by Mr. Otis Stanford, the Commission voted unanimously to

renew agent permits for the following:

Delta Technical College/Horn Lake – Selena Medlin (C-3123)

Lincoln College of Technology/Nashville, TN – Robert Black

(C-2528), Denise Neal (C-3294), & David Osman (C-3928)

Universal Technical Institute/TX & FL – Michael Colletti

(3113) & Jerome Guidetta (C-3115)

Concorde Career College/TN – Sandra Winfrey (C-3297)

Accelerated Dental Assisting School/All campuses – Shawndee

Lee (C-3352)


C. New Program of Studies

Blue Care Medical Academy – Two new programs

Phlebotomy Technician

Electrocardiograph Technician

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D. Program Modifications

None

E. Exemptions


a second by Ms. Esther Cash, the Commission voted unanimously to

approve an exemption for the following:

o Med Tech Training & Tutoring Program

o Healing Touch Day Spa


F. Instructor Approval

Upon the staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Mr. Otis Stanford

and a second by Dr. George Terry, the Commission voted unanimously to

approve the Instructors as listed for the following schools:

Accelerated Dental Assisting School

o Jessica Tew

o Allie Tew

Ace Training Center, Inc.

o Ben Lewis

o Patricia Greenwood

o Carl Ferguson

Antonelli College

o Adonna Teague

o Alisha Jones

o Amanda Ducksworth

o Anna Morrison

o April Klug

o Ashley Griffin

o Bennett Wendi

o Bernetta Smith

o Brian Steinberg

o Cameron Buchanan

o Carolee Davis

o Carolene Burge

o Carolyn Upkins

o Christopher King

o D'Nisha Smith

o Don Flood

o Dwanna Toney

o Erica Clark

o Fred Heindl

o Heather Entrekin

o Joan Elliot

o Joyce Hill

o Judy Edwards

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o Kathy Adams-McIntosh

o Kelly Walker

o Kim Lowry

o Kimberly Allison

o Laletrice Reed-Richards

o Laura Eklund

o Laura Lofton

o Lauren James

o Lindsey Southward

o Lisa Buchanan

o Lori Hunt

o Marquita Webster

o Marty Bell

o Melanie McKelphin

o Merrill Spann

o Mitzi Southward

o Oshaugnessye McCormick

o Pam Willliams

o Reginald Taylor

o Renita Lawrence-Thornton

o Roseveller Conerly

o Roshone Mizett

o Stephanie Egleston

o Sunny Fridge

o Tammy Duncan

o Tania Conn

o Tracy Love

o Wendy Luckett

o Wes Moore

Blue Cliff College

o Amber Condreay

o Dolores King

o Jerry Cade

o Patricia Farris

o Sonya Davis

Concorde Career College/Memphis

o Sharline Patterson

Concorde Career College/Southaven

o Cynthia Moore

Delta Technical College

o Bonita Anderson

o Gary Klossing

o Hugh Walker

o Matthew Young

Medical 2 Career College

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o Donna Michelle Seal

o Eran Welsh

o Nicole Morrison

o Jessica Wilder

o Annette Wofford

o Lindsai Harris

o Regina Howard Holmes

o Stephanie Michael

Truck Driver Institute

o Jamie Zemek

Tulsa Welding School/FL

o David Perkins

o Laurie Ann Piper

o Matthew Gale

o William Goff

Universal Technical Institute/FL

o Shane Rolf


G. Other

None

VII. COMPLAINTS

None

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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IX. ADJOURNMENT

Upon a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton and a second by Mr. Otis Stanford, the

Commission voted unanimously to approve adjournment.

The meeting adjourned at 2:04p.m.

_______________________ ________________________

Ms. Audra Love Kimble Mr. Donald Benjamin, Chairman of Associate Executive Director the Commission on Proprietary

Commission on Proprietary School & College Registration & College Registration

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COMMISSION ON PROPRIETARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE REGISTRATION April 18, 2019


Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Mississippi Community College Board, 3825


Members Present: Mr. Donald Benjamin, Ms. Esther Cash, Dr. George Terry, Dr. Dean Belton and Mr. Otis Stanford (via teleconference)

Staff Attending: Ms. Kim Verneuille, Audra Kimble, & Liz Bolin (via teleconference)

Visitors Present: Vincent Milton/Institute of Health & Technology- Jackson and Dr. Marvin Hogan/Friends with Children/Jackson

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Donald Benjamin at 1:00 p.m.

II. PRELIMINARIES A. The invocation was given by Ms. Esther Cash.

B. Acknowledgments / Introductions

All visitors present gave their names and the schools that they represent.

C. Adjustments / Approval of Agenda

On a motion by Dr. George Terry to accept the agenda and second the motion by Ms. Esther Cash, the Commission voted unanimously to approve

the agenda.

D. Approval of Minutes Mr. Donald Benjamin asked if there were any adjustments that needed to be

made to the minutes. On a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton, and a second

by Mr. Otis Stanford the Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2019 meeting.


Since the last meeting, we have received five (5) request(s) for application

packets.

Josephine Clerk – Boyle, MS – Allied Health

Nicole Morrison – Tupelo, MS – Phlebotomy

Lakita Brown – Gulf Coast Area – CNA Classes

Jessieca Sullivan – Pascagoula, MS – Phlebotomy

Tawana Harkins – Belzoni, MS - Phlebotomy

We have nine application for certificates started by new institutions in the Edvera

system.

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Southern MS Driving Academy is presently closed. Mr. Williams notified CPSCR

late last year he was being deployed overseas and would have to temporarily close

the school.

o He has submitted his fee and formally requested Voluntary Suspension of

his certificate of registration.

CNA Consortium of MS has submitted their fee and have formally requested

Voluntary Suspension of their CPSCR certificate of registration. Mr. Davis is

reviewing the need for additional programs in his area, but needs more time to

assess their success before launching.

Blue Care Medical Academy is requesting approval for annex in Belzoni, MS.

Delta Technical College has notified CPSCR of a change in the ownership of the

corporate parent company of Midwest Technical Institute.

o A division of the ownership includes: Brian Huff owns 85%, Beth

Anderson & Mike Casper will own 15% of the Midwest Technical

Institute.

o The oversight still remains with Mr. Huff, so the school states they do not

meet the state standard for a change in ownership as defined in CPSCR

Regulations.

US Doe News

o US Department of Education notified states the National American

University, parent company to National College of Business and

Technology in Memphis.

o Company is placed on HCM1 reporting due to failure to meet financial

responsibility standards.

o Composite score is 1.1 (1.5 is the minimum standard).

o DOE reposts several financials problems with the parent company and is

requiring a line of credit be posted by the end of May 2019 to continue

Title IV participation for their institutions.

Legislation was signed by the Governor to go into effect July 1, 2019

Upon a motion made by Mr. Otis Stanford and a second by Dr. Dean Belton, the



Dr. Marvin Hogan stated they will celebrate 53 years of service to the citizens

of Mississippi in October of this year.

V. REPORTS

A. School List



3 online schools

B. Financial Report


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VI. DOCKET ACTION

A. Registrations:

Upon a motion made by Ms. Esther Cash and a second by Dr. Dean Belton,


Coastal Truck Driver School – Hammond, LA

Truck Driver Institute – Saucier, MS

Upon a motion made by Mr. Otis Stanford and a second by Ms. Esther Cash,


for:

Access Training Institute – Jackson, MS

Maselle Career College - Online

Upon a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton and a second by Ms. Esther Cash,

the Commission voted unanimously to allow a 30 days extension to

complete the renewal certification or the certificate would be suspended

effective June 1, 2019 for:

Simply the Best Kare – Hattiesburg

Ms. Verneuille stated that Antonelli College is in teach-out as of March 2019.

Teach out plans were submitted incorrectly on distribution of records upon

closure. These have been corrected and resubmitted. The school is update on fees

except for fees from FY2019. These still have not been submitted and the school

has not stated when or if we will receive these fees. Due to the school’s closure

announcement and financial status with the state, staff is recommending a

downgrade of their certificate of registration to a temporary certificate through

the announced closure timeframe of July 2020.

This status will allow staff to begin a monitoring of the institutions with official

visits and financial requirements.

Upon a motion made by Mr. Otis Stanford and a second by Dr. George

Terry, the Commission voted unanimously to a change of status from a full

certificate of registration to temporary certificate of registration for:

Antonelli College Jackson & Hattiesburg

Upon a motion made by Ms. Esther Cash and a second by Dr. Dean Belton,

the Commission voted unanimously to approve voluntary suspension of the

certificate of registration for:

Southern MS Training Academy – Flowood, MS

CNA Consortium of MS – Ridgeland, MS


Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Dr. George Terry to



Blue Cliff College/Online – Shirley Nave


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Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton and



Access Training Inc. – George Jones (C-1996)

Blue Cliff College/Online - Rhonda Wyatt/Online (C-3311)

Universal Technical Institute/TX & FL – Lawrence Plutchak

Jr. (C-3357)

Delta Technical College/Ridgeland – Rickey Howard (C-3358)

Blue Care Medical Academy/Southaven, MS – Donna Luckett

(C-3359) & Omar Hurd Sr. (C-3600)

MS Truck Driver School – Jeff Medlin (C-3361)

CRW Truck Driving School – J.T. Robinson (C-2846)

Grant Allied Healthcare & Training Institute/Greenville -

Lanivea Fowler (C-3356)



None


None

E. Exemptions




o Morrison Family Services



Upon the staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Dr. George Terry

and a second by Ms. Esther Cash, the Commission voted unanimously to


Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy/Tupelo

o Bailey Golding – Teaching Assistant

Coastal Truck Driver School

o Robert Fontenot

o Steven Lowery:

o Patrick Newman

o Meshach Samuel

o Pamela White


o Jerry Cullum

Maselle Career College

o Nansi Swartwout

o Dave Davis Sr.

Medical 2 Career College/Tupelo

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o Jacqueline Washington

o Anna Kate Nelson

Truck Driver Institute, Inc.

o Richard Ryan

o John Zimmerman

o Michael Mondello

o Randy Taylor

o Curtis Reid

o Jimmy Flurry

o Michael Solomon

o James Beauchamp

o Joe Barlow, Jr.

Tulsa Welding School

o Thomas Crews

o Byron Faulkner


o David Perry

o Lucious Tucker

o David Breen


G. Other

Legislative Changes and Regulation Revisions – Governor signed the

updates to the statute.

Additional Language for institutions that announce closure

requirements.

Presentation of two options for bond increase for registered

institutions based on GAT reporting each year.

o Most states doing bond based on GAT reporting, have a

payment plan based on 10% which would increase the bond

too much starting out. This might be a possibility for future

regulations as we progress.

o Mr. Benjamin when these changes would take effect. Ms.

Verneuille these would be in the new rules to be voted on in

June.

o Dr. Belton asked about a vote to be postponed until the June

meeting. Mr. Benjamin which plan had the biggest impact.

Ms. Verneuille stated Plan A impacted fewer institutions but

the institutions affected were the Title IV schools collecting

the most tuition. Ms. Otis asked for a clarification on the

minimum bond and would this change that. Ms. Verneuille

stated the minimum bond will remain at $50,000 for all

schools.

o Mr. Otis Stanford asked if we knew if any schools would

have trouble obtaining an increase in the bond. M.s

Verneuille stated these schools should not have trouble

obtaining the increase.

o Ms. Verneuille explained the current bonds are not enough

to be helpful to the students in the event of a closure.

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o Mr. Benjamin asked in the Commission thought the Plan A

would be the best example and to allow institution a

timeframe through the end of 2019 to obtain their bond

should it be determined by the FY2019 GAT reporting their

bond must increase.

o Unearned tuition – Ms. Verneuille stated during the annual

conference with other state regulators (NASASPS) a

discussion of the definition of unearned tuition was a topic.

Presently, MS has defined unearned tuition as tuition-paid

out-of-pocket not earned due to a closure of an institution

before the end of a term. Some states are defining unearned

tuition as any tuition paid in that does not lead to a certificate,

diploma, or degree completion. An example of a Virginia

College student who made a claim on the bond for tuition

she paid in over three terms.

Due to an emergency sirens alerting to a tornado warning in the area, a motion was

made by Mr. Otis Stanford and a second by Dr. Dean Belton to postpone remaining

docket items to the June meeting and adjourn. The Commission voted unanimously to

approve.

The meeting adjourned at 1:49 p.m.

Postponed until the June 18, 2019 Meeting:

VII. COMPLAINTS

Antonelli College – Practical Nursing Program Complaint


NA

IX. ADJOURNMENT

_______________________ ________________________


Commission on Proprietary School & College Registration & College Registration

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MINUTES

COMMISSION ON PROPRIETARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE REGISTRATION June 20, 2019


Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Mississippi Community College Board, 3825


Members Present: Mr. Donald Benjamin, Ms. Esther Cash, Dr. Dean Belton and Mr. Otis Stanford

Staff Attending: Ms. Kim Verneuille, Kell Smith, & Liz Bolin

Visitors Present: Ralph Fitzgerald/Delta Technical College Ridgeland


II. PRELIMINARIES

A. The invocation was given by Dr. Dean Belton.


C. Adjustments / Approval of Agenda On a motion by Mr. Otis Stanford to accept the agenda and second the

motion by Dr. Dean Belton, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the agenda.


Mr. Donald Benjamin asked if there were any adjustments that needed to be made to the minutes. On a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton, and a second

by Ms. Esther Cash, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the

minutes of the April 16, 2019 meeting.

E. Nominations/Vote for FY2020 Commission Chair Mr. Benjamin asked for nominations for someone to serve as the

Chairperson for CPSCR for FY2020. Mr. Otis Stanford nominated Mr. Donald Benjamin to continue serving as the chair. Seconded by Dr. Dean

Belton and close the nominations.

On a motion by Dr. Dean Belton to accept nomination of Mr. Donald

Benjamin to serve as the FY2020 Chairperson for CPSCR and second the motion by Mr. Otis Stanford, the Commission voted unanimously to

approve the Mr. Benjamin as the Chairperson for FY2020.

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Since the last meeting, we have received four (4) request(s) for application

packets.

Career Path Training – out of FL – CDL

NP Family Medical Clinic – Gulfport, MS – CNA

Pyces Healthcare – Grenada, MS _CNA

Covington Career Center – Kosciusko, MS – Phlebotomy

Harmony House – Jackson, MS – Allied Health

Ms. Verneuille stated she had been in contact with the accreditor for Antonelli

College, ACCSC. Presently, the accreditor has concern as to financial stability of

the school. The accreditor has sent a letter to Antonelli requiring a payment of

their past dues fees by August 9th and is concerned with the financial stability of

the school. The accreditor still would like to work out an agreement to complete

the teach-out. To date, Antonelli still has not paid their FY2018 GAT fees which

have now accumulated an additional six months of late fees of an additional

$3000. Total now due is $26,790. FY2019 GAT will be due after July 1, 2019 for

all schools.

o Antonelli has submitted a request to approve a change of location. Mrs.

Moore informed CPSCR that the move is an attempt to cut expenses

during the teach-out. The location is on Briarwood Drive in Jackson.

On Monday, June 10th, Ms. Verneuille visited the Hattiesburg campus of

Antonelli College. She toured the campus and spoke to several classes of students

to make the aware of CPSCR staff was on campus that day if they had any

questions to stop by. Students appeared engaged with classes. Ms. Verneuille only

saw about a dozen of students that day, Mr. Bryant stated the school had a 97%

return rate for the present term. She remained on campus from 10 to 1:00 pm. No

students stopped in with questions.

On Thursday, June 13th, Ms. Verneuille visited the Jackson campus of Antonelli

College. The school’s new location is in a building once occupied by Strayer

University. In December 2016, Strayer moved to a newly renovated space in

downtown Jackson on Capitol Street. When they moved, the school left desks,

projectors, workspace in the old location. As part of the rental agreement, the

school has access to all of those assets for their teach-out. They are also saving

money on rent and other items making the move a positive to continue the teach-

out as planned.

ACCSC reported to CPSCR the Warning Action taken by the accreditor on Delta

Technical College (Ridgeland campus) is continued. Delta Technical College

must respond to the accreditor by June 13, 2019. The Warning stems from the

accreditors review in 2018 related to campus management on standards.

o Ms. Verneuille visited the campus on June 11 and spoke with Mr.

Fitzgerald and the Ms. Anderson on what they were doing to establish and

meet the accreditor’s standards. The campus has hired a third party to

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work with all staff and faculty to create a better work environment and

establish a better retention of faculty and staff.

Delta Technical College has submitted a request to approve a new location for the

Horn Lake campus. A new larger facility has been completed just down the street

from the original building.

Concorde Career College has notified CPSCR staff of a request for tuition

increase on the degree programs only, except the Dental degree in Southaven

tuition decreased. Diploma and certificate programs remain steady.

Jackson Medical Mall Proprietary Healthcare Institute has requested an extension

on their renewal paperwork until the August meeting. Their fees for renewal have

been paid.

Medical 2 Career College in Tupelo is requesting approval of an annex in

Greenville, MS to offer their approved programs to the Greenville area.




Ralph Fitzgerald, Director of the Ridgeland campus for Delta Technical

College, reported that the Ridgeland campus is making progress in addressing

the issues that triggered the warning letter from their accreditor, ACCSC. He is

working on changing the environment to an open door policy from the top down

to showing the students and faculty a more inclusive “family” atmosphere. He

stated he would return for the next meeting to provide future updates to the

Commission on the campus’ progress.

Mr. Benjamin asked what are the next steps for the school respond to the

accreditor. Mr. Fitzgerald explained the warning is in regard to five specific

issue and is addressing each one head on including student retention, program

benchmarks, and student satisfaction. He states that the improvement plan is

going to take about two years to make the campus fully compliant.

V. REPORTS

A. School List



3 online schools

B. Financial Report


VI. DOCKET ACTION

A. Registrations:


the Commission voted unanimously to approve the initial certification:

Universal Technical Institute of North TX – Irving, TX

Upon a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton and a second by Ms. Esther Cash,


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Lincoln College of Technology – Nashville, TN

Simply the Best Kare- Hattiesburg, MS

CRW Truck Driving School – Jackson, MS

Tulsa Welding School – Jacksonville, FL

Healing Touch Allied Health Institute – Biloxi, MS



for:

Access Training Institute – Jackson, MS

Maselle Career College - Online


the Commission voted unanimously to approve to postpone renewal

certification until June 2018 meeting:

Jackson Medical Mall Proprietary Healthcare Institute – Jackson,

MS


Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Ms. Esther Cash to

approve and a second by Mr. Otis Stanford, the Commission voted


Blue Cliff College/Online – Ruth Sheila Lebron

Delta Technical College/Ridgeland – Kristen Sharp, Tracy

Smith, Ann-Marie Langlois, & Labruce Miller

Universal Technical Institute of North TX - Yvette Alcala,

Robert Dale, Philip Litteral, Jason Pollock, Marissa Williams,

Michael Colletti, Scott Gallup, Laurence Plutchak, & Laura

Skiba


Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Mr. Otis Stanford and

a second by Ms. Esther Cash, the Commission voted unanimously to renew

agent permits for the following:

Blue Cliff College – Becky Hanzalik (C-3147), Michelle

Hammothe (C-3323) & Denise Crouse (C-2571)

Healing Touch Allied Health – Adrienne Mikell (C-3316)

Truck Driver Institute/Tupelo – Andrea Bradford (C-3245)

Tulsa Welding School/Jacksonville, FL – Joe McKinney (C-

3090), William Clemons (3166) & Chris Eliot (C-3166)

Jackson Medical Mall Proprietary Healthcare Institute – Lori

Greer

Universal Technical Institute/FL – Robert Dale (C-3268),

Jason Pollack(C-3369), & Yvette Alcala (C-3367)

Universal Technical Institute/TX –Yvette Alcala (C-3367)


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None


None

E. Exemptions




o Schoolhouse 21, Inc.




and a second by Dr. Dean Belton, the Commission voted unanimously to


Accelerated Dental Assisting School

o Jasmine Lucas

Access Training Institute

o David Smith

o Luther Bates

o Deidre Graham

o Nathaniel Cooper

Blue Cliff College

o Devon Woods

o Ashley Byrne

o Shannon Bryington

Concorde Career College-Southaven

o April White

o Jasmine Hearn

CRW Truck Driving Training School

o Leronald Murray

o Debra Davis

o JT Robinson

o Johnny Smith

Delta Technical College/Horn Lake

o Michael Nester

o Edgar Hunter

o John Szczecina

Delta Technical College/Ridgeland

o Travis Summers

o Dwight Brown

Healing Touch Allied Health Institute

o Rachel Morris

o Adrienne Mikell

Institute of Health & Technology

o Venus Neagu

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o Carol Walker

Lincoln College of Technology

o David Conant

o Richard Martin

o Evelyn Jameson

o Todd Moss

o Matt Shackelford

o Melad Smith

o Daniel Walker

o Seth Campbell

o Tony Adair

o Teddy Rader

o David Imlay

o Larry Osborne

o Dawn d'ambrosi

o Robert Krencik

o Nelson Covington

o Brandon Reed

o Michael Siniuk

o Mike Taylor

o Freddie Rymer

o Scott Jones

o Barney Davis

o Brian Smith

o James Roder

o Earl Fields

o Curtis Riggins

o Stephen Pettus

o Jason Bullock

o David Cline

o Robert Myrick

o James Maxwell

o Art Shropshire

o Robert Redden

o Louis Pickvet

o Bill Owens

o Kalandra Williams

o Brian Allen

o Jeffrey Andrews

o Jason Montini

o Tony Taylor

o David Ferri

o Jeff Butzke

o Gardner Cox

o Thomas Shepherd

o Mike Smith

o John Yanusz

o Tad Duckworth

o Charles Clark

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o Joe Dominguez

o Richard Hise

o Lyman Parsell

o Cole Eddy

o Charles Ferguson

o Scott McDonald

o Michael O'Guin

o Scott Payne

o Jeff Tinsley

o Jason Black

Simply The Best Kare

o Brandi Jefferson

o Sonya Mcbride


o Nick Gilder

o Zack Verts

o Collin Jones

o Sean Lawler

o Ulrich Rodney

o William Stumbo

o Laurie Pieper

o Nicholas Garcia

o Curtis Blanton

o Michael Bryant

o Christopher Fink

o Louis Columba

o Eric Hutchinson

o James Howard

o Brian Hatch

o Jeffery Asbridge

o Darren Buford

o John George

o Merle Jones

o Robert Padgett

o Michael Garner

o James Naro

o Brian Akers

o John Koelling

o Michael Merilees

o George Moeller

o Keith Morris

o Shane Murphy

o Paul Pearson

o Joe Rush

o Freddie Westbrook

Universal Technical Institute of Northern Texas

o Joseph Shackelford

o Arthur Metzler

o John French

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o Nicholas Buscemi

o Joshua Viverette

o Aaron Smith

o Thomas Ramirez

o Danny Redin

o Richard Mitchell

o Marco Miramontes

o Pedro Franco

o Andrew Mixer

o Larry Francisco

o Michael Childs

o Daniel Fout

o Roger Davis

o Joe Tipton

o Ronnie Tobias

o James Young

o Ahmad Ali

o David Cornett

o Sean Beckley

o Richard Carrillo

o Vernon Campbell

o David Stuckey

o Ethan Cline

o Harry Rosario

o Brian Sutton

o Tristin Tiner

o Gene Maddox

o Brandon Lemmond

o Jeremy Gwin

o Ronald Baker

o Gerald Phelps

o Jorge Moreno

o Daniel Gorry

o Marty McFarland

o Richard Williams

o Keith Hawthorne


o Keith Cawthorne


G. Other

Legislative Changes and Regulation Revisions – Governor signed the

updates to the statute. Ms. Verneuille reviewed a summary of the changes

to the regulations:

Minor Changes with verbiage

Removal of most references to form names and numbers

This is no longer needed with the online system in most

cases. Some were left (such as Form 2, 3, 14 &15) due in

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some cases the printed form will be uploaded to the online

system.

Section 3.27 Closing of a Registered Institution

Additional requirements on institutions for closure and teach-

out procedures

Adding no detail to the process for schools to provide to the

state.

Glossary

Updated verbiage to match the new statue in definitions

Added new definitions:

Short-Term Professional Development Training Courses

Specialized training courses intended to help increase

professional knowledge and skills for experienced

individuals. These courses have no more than 20

contact hours and are non-credit bearing courses. These

include, but not limited to, seminars, workshops, and

continuing education.

Propose to classify these courses under

Exemptions Item J: Any institution that offers

only instruction in subjects that the Commission

on Proprietary School and College Registration

determines are primarily for non-vocational,

personal improvement or cultural purposes and

that does not represent to the public that its

course of study or instruction will or may

produce income for those who take that course of

study or instruction.

This would be an actual exemption that can be

monitored.

Setting a standard for the instruction without

registration.

Many states are classifying specific areas under

this type of exemption.

Temporary Certificate of Registration

This status allows an institution to operate under

provisional authorization. Terms of the operation will

be assessed based on the reason for the issuance of the

temporary certificate. Additional monitoring by CPSCR

staff is required on all operations.

New School Bond requirement calculations

Add a $50 fee for all official exemptions

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I spend approximately 2 to 3 hours of total time

reviewing and entering schools for exemptions.

Upon the staff’s recommendation, upon a motion by Ms. Esther Cash and a

seconded by Dr. Dean Belton, the Commission voted unanimously to allow

the Regulations revision to progress and be submitted for comment through

the Secretary to state’s administrative Code review.

VII. COMPLAINTS

Ms. Verneuille reported CPSCR had received a complaint dated from

January and had been postponed due to the bad weather at the April

meeting.

Upon a motion by Dr. Dean Belton a unanimous vote to approve, the

meeting was closed to determine the need for Executive Session.


Upon a motion by Dr. Dean Belton and second by Ms. Esther Cash, the

commission voted unanimously to go into Executive Session to consider a

complaint on Lena Summer at Antonelli College.

Mr. Benjamin announced that upon review of the submitted information,

the Commission found no violation of the CPSCR regulations in reference

to a complaint on Antonelli College.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Adjourned 2:18 pm.

_______________________ ________________________


Commission on Proprietary School & College Registration

& College Registration

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COMMISSION ON PROPRIETARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE REGISTRATION August 15, 2019


Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Mississippi Community College Board, 3825


Members Present: Mr. Donald Benjamin, Dr. Dean Belton and Mr. Otis Stanford

Staff Attending: Ms. Kim Verneuille, Avery Lee, & Menia Dykes (MCCA)

Visitors Present: Ralph Fitzgerald/Delta Technical College Ridgeland, Debbie

Moore/Antonelli College Jackson, Makeba White/B1 Nursing Training Center, Vanessa Jordan/B1 Nursing Training Center, Kimberly Patrick/B1 Nursing Training Center, &

Myasia White/B1 Nursing Training Center.


II. PRELIMINARIES

A. The invocation was given by Mr. Otis Stanford.




motion by Dr. Dean Belton, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the agenda.


Mr. Donald Benjamin asked if there were any adjustments that needed to be

made to the minutes. On a motion made by Mr. Otis Stanford, and a second by Dr. Dean Belton, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the

minutes of the June 20, 2019 meeting.


Since the last meeting, we have received three (3) request(s) for application

packets.

Montavious Thornburg – Jackson, MS – Phlebotomy

Vandelay Education – Cedar Park, TX – Dental Assisting in Biloxi

Latoya Gibson – Vicksburg, MS - CNA

Ms. Verneuille state that Delta Technical College has taken the initiative and

increased their school bond to meet the new regulation for FY2020. The new

bond amount of $200,000 was submitted effective immediately.

Lincoln College of Technology in Nashville has reported to CPSCR a new

director for the campus, Mr. Robert Butterworth. The campus is also asking for

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approval of a change in tuition for their Welding & Metal Fabrication program

from $19,038 to $19,974.

National College Memphis campus has informed CPSCR they will not be

renewing their certificate of registration. I am waiting on the submission of the

GAT from FY2019 to officially close their status with MS. They currently do not

have any MS residents enrolled.

Upon a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton and a second by Mr. Otis Stanford, the



Ralph Fitzgerald, Director of the Ridgeland campus for Delta Technical

College, reported that the Ridgeland campus is making progress in addressing

the issues that triggered the warning letter from their accreditor, ACCSC. He is

working on changing the environment to an open door policy from the top down

to showing the students and faculty a more inclusive “family” atmosphere. He

stated he would return for the next meeting to provide future updates to the

Commission on the campus’ progress.

Mr. Benjamin asked what are the next steps for the school respond to the

accreditor. Mr. Fitzgerald explained the warning is in regard to five specific

issue and is addressing each one head on including student retention, program

benchmarks, and student satisfaction. He states that the improvement plan is

going to take about two years to make the campus fully compliant.

V. REPORTS

A. School List



3 online schools

B. Financial Report


VI. DOCKET ACTION

A. Registrations:


the Commission voted unanimously to approve the initial certification:

B1 Nursing Training Center – Pearl, MS

Grove Healthcare College-Gulfport, MS



Jackson Medical Mall Proprietary Healthcare Institute –

Jackson, MS

Access Training Inc. – Jackson, MS


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Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton to

approve and a second by Mr. Otis Stanford, the Commission voted


B1 Nurse Training Center – Makeba White & Danae Brown

Grove Healthcare College – Carricka Thomas

Institute of Health & Technology/Hattiesburg – Lee Ann

McRaney

MS Truck Driving School – Ethan Burks





Ace Training Center - H. Carl Ferguson (C-2023) & Doris Kay

Ferguson (C-2179)

Concorde Career College/Southaven – Shequetta Sayli-Linzy

(C-3156)

Delta Technical College/Horn Lake - Samantha Moore-Elred

(C-2759), Eric Johnson (C-3066), & Merry Hawthorne (C-

3372)

Institute of Health & Technology/Hattiesburg - Ibrahima

Sidibe (C-2851)

Lincoln College of Technology - Cynthia Whitley (C-2431)

MS Truck Driving School - Sonny Meeks (C-3271) & Tracy

Garrison (C-3272)

Systems IT, Inc. - Patricia Leaks (C-3366)

Taylor Dental Assisting School - Austin Taylor (C-2408) &

Ariel Taylor (C-2409)

Truck Driver Institute/Gulfport - Alen Harrell (C-3378)

Universal Technical Institute/FL & TX – Scott Gallup (C-

3266)

Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy/All campuses – Carley

Parrish




a second by Dr. Dean Belton, the Commission voted unanimously to renew


B1 Nursing Training Center – Certified Nurse Assistant

Grove Healthcare College – Certified Nurse Assistant

Access Training Inc. – Heavy Equipment Operation & Diesel

Mechanic


None

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E. Exemptions




o At-Home Profession – Fort Collins, CO




and a second by Dr. Dean Belton, the Commission voted unanimously to


B1 Nursing Training Center

o Danae Brown

Blue Cliff College

o Ahn Tate


o Johnny Childs

o Tillman Rodabough

o Anita Lee

Grove Healthcare College

o Carricka Thomas

o Aqueelah Moore

Jackson Medical Mall Proprietary Healthcare Institute

o Martha Caston

o Valeria Bullock

o Alice Byas

Mississippi Truck Driving School

o Jeff Medlin

o James Smith

o Todd Bengtson

o Bobby Burks

o Lisa Jones

o Herman Kidd

o Ethan Burks

Truck Driver Institute/Tupelo

o Shawn Allen

Tulsa Welding School/FL

o Mervin Bailey

o Timothy Reilly

Universal Technical Institute of Florida

o Walter Redel


G. Other

Tulsa Welding School has submitted a change in ownership for the

parent company TWS Acquisition Corporation. The change comes

with a purchasing of liability at the corporate level and will not have

any changes in the organization for management of the campus. TWS

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just completed their renewal with CPSCR in June. The only change to

the documentation submitted in the ownership percentages.

With TWS being a large school and registered in multiple

states, I reached out to ask how other states were handling this

change and if it trigged new applications.

The change triggers a substantive change with each state, but

many are not requiring a new application since there is no

change to the campus level of leadership.

This change must still be approved by the schools accreditor,

ACCSC and the US Dept. of Education.

Staff is recommending that a new application is not required as

long as the school leadership remains the same and receives the

approvals of their accreditor and DOE for the changes.

VII. COMPLAINTS

None


Upon a motion by Mr. Otis Stanford and second by Dr. Dean Belton, the

commission voted unanimously to go into Executive Session to consider the

closure information on Antonelli College.

Mr. Benjamin announced that upon review of the submitted information,

the Commission found no violation of the CPSCR regulations in reference

to a complaint on Antonelli College.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Adjourned 2:17 pm.

_______________________ ________________________ Ms. Audra Love Kimble Mr. Donald Benjamin, Chairman of

Associate Executive Director the Commission on Proprietary Commission on Proprietary School & College Registration


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COMMISSION ON PROPRIETARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE REGISTRATION October 17, 2019


Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Mississippi Community College Board, 3825


Members Present: Mr. Otis Stanford, Esther Cash, and Dr. George Terry

Staff Attending: Dr. Kim Verneuille, Tommy Goodwin (via phone)

Visitors Present: Felicia Hogan/Institute of Health & Technology-Hattiesburg, Steve

Bryant/Antonelli College-Hattiesburg, Debbie Moore/Antonelli College-Jackson, Willie Jones/DSC Training Institute-Jackson.

I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.

Kim Verneuille stated that Mr. Donald Benjamin, CPSCR Chairperson was not

available due to illness to attend the meeting and asked that a motion be made to nominate another commission member to serve as chair to the meeting.

Upon a motion made by Esther Cash and second by Dr. George Terry, the

Commission nominated and accepted Mr. Otis Stanford to serve as Chairperson for the October 17, 2019 CPSCR Bi-monthly Commission meeting.

II. PRELIMINARIES

A. The invocation was given by Esther Cash.


C. Adjustments / Approval of Agenda On a motion by Dr. George Terry to accept the agenda and second the

motion by Ms. Esther Cash, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the agenda.


Mr. Otis Stanford asked if there were any adjustments that needed to be made to the minutes. On a motion made by Dr. Terry, and a second by Ms.

Cash, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the

August 15, 2019 meeting.


Since the last meeting, we have received one (1) request(s) for application packet.

Kimberley Gholar – Prentiss, MS – Allied Health programs

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Access Training Inc. submitted an approval on lowering tuition cost for three of

their programs. Pharmacy Tech and dental assisting programs are dropping by

$500 to $3500. Clinical Medical Assisting is going from $6000 to $3500.

ACCSC vacated the warning status for Delta Technical College Ridgeland

campus but deferred action on the reaccreditation for renewal to the February

2020 meeting.

o The stipulation of the deferral requires the campus to demonstrate they

continuity in the management of the campus, maintain the employment

verification records for graduates in cosmetology & H-VAC programs,

and demonstrate graduation rates and employment rates within the

cosmetology and H-VAC programs.

Delta Technical College received notification of a complaints submitted to

ACCSC on the Horn Lake campus. The complaint alleges non-compliance with

ACCSC standards of faculty qualifications, advertising, student complaints, and

student assessment. The school must respond to ACCSC no later than November

1st. CPSCR notified Mr. Pullin to forward a copy of his response when he submits

to ACCSC.

o CPSCR had received a call last month from a former trucking instructor at

the Horn Lake campus. Instructor stated that a student reported to him that

a teacher was falsifying attendance records for some students. He would

not provide CPSCR with any additional names where the information

could be verified with the student. The instructor stated he might want to

lodge a formal complaint with CPSCR.

o Dr. Verneuille stated she had an opportunity to talk with Beth Anderson

about the conversation and ask her take a look. Ms. Anderson did let me

know a few days later that she did not find any evidence on the attendance

issue.

o Now with this complaint, Dr. Verneuille be watching closely to see the

response.

Universal Technical Institute in Florida requested approval for their tuition in the

motorcycle programs. This is their annual increase request.

o The chart shows the increase is still low from where the school change

their program lengths in April 2018 when they streamlined the programs

and costs.

US Department of Education published their final regulations of Borrower

Defense from the negotiated rulemaking session.

o The federal government believes this new rule simplifies and clarifies the

process. I’m sure there will be a legal battle before this rule is schooled to

take effect.

Antonelli College has submitted a modification to the teach-out plan. The

school’s owner has decided to complete a full teach-out.

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Concorde Career College has notified CPSCR of a civil suit filed by grads for the

Memphis campus. Details at the meeting.

Upon a motion made by Dr. George Terry and a second by Ms. Esther Cash, the



Ms. Willie Jones, DSC Training Academy explained her vison and mission for

her new school. Her educational plan is to provide CDL training and focus on

everyone in need to job skills and to specific work with bringing more women

in to the truck industry.

V. REPORTS

A. School List



3 online schools

B. Financial Report

Dr. Kim Verneuille reviewed the reports.

VI. DOCKET ACTION

A. Registrations:

Upon a motion made by Dr. Terry and a second by Ms. Cash, the

Commission voted unanimously to approve the initial certification:

DSC Training Academy – Jackson, MS

Med Lab Training Center – Richland, MS

MS Dental Assistant School - Biloxi

Upon a motion made by Ms. Cash and a second by Dr. Terry, the

Commission voted unanimously to approve a temporary certification:

Gulf Coast Healthcare Career Training Center – Moss Point, MS


Commission voted unanimously to approve the renewal certification:

Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy – 5 locations

New Horizons Computer Center of Biloxi – Online Only


Commission voted unanimously to postpone the renewal certification:

Burns Healthcare Institute – Indianola, MS

Stepping Stones Career College – Louisville, MS


Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Dr. George Terry to



Blue Cliff College – Gregory Garrett

Concorde Career College/TN – T. Hollis

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DSC Training Academy – Rick Clark & Rob Marion

Gulf Coast Healthcare Training Center – Tarjilyn Jackson

Institute of Health & Technology/Jackson – Anita Drake-Beverly

MS Dental Assistant School/Biloxi - Justin Sandoval

Med Lab Training Center – Akimmie Lewis

Tulsa Welding School/FL – Dani Gunter





New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Biloxi – Pamela

Calonje (C-3312)

Friends of Children of MS – Shirley Walker McGee (C-2129)




a second by Ms Esther Cash, the Commission voted unanimously to renew



o Medical Coding Diploma

o Industrial, Commercial, & Residential Electrician

DSC Training Center

o CDL Class A

o CDL Class B

Gulf Coast Healthcare Career College

o Certified Nurse Assistant

o Medical Assistant

o Phlebotomy


o Dental Assisting Diploma

Med Lab Training Center

o Nursing Assistant

o Phlebotomy

o Medical Assistant

o Pharmacy Technician

o EKG Technician

o Phlebotomy II – Service Medical Professionals

MS Dental Assistant School

o Dental Assistant Diploma

New Horizons Computer Center

o Business Administration Associate

o Medical Office Administration

o Security IT Associate

o Business Administration professional

o Network Systems Administrator Professional

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None

E. Exemptions

Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Ms. Esther Cash and

a second by Dr. George Terry, the Commission voted unanimously to


o Spartan Aviation - Oklahoma



Upon the staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Dr. George Terry

and a second by Ms. Esther Cash, the Commission voted unanimously to


Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy

o Teresa Lyons

o Gabrielle Mora

o Sandra Griffiths

o Marta Carmical

o Deanna Smith

o JoAnn Acy

o Mitzi Wilbanks

o Chelsea Harris

o Sarah Smith

o Jodie Martin

o Olivia Benoit

o Angela Blakeney

o Kristen Harrison

o Access Training Inc.

o Natunya Johnson

o Margaret Stubbs

Access Training Inc.

o Margaret Stubbs

o Natunya Johnson

Concorde Career College-Southaven

o Patricia Braswell

o Arika Baines

o Lori Goodwin

o April Cross


o William Teasley

DSC Training Academy

o Janice Foster

o Dianne Smith

o George Scott

Gulf Coast Healthcare Career Training Center

o Valarie McNair

o Tarjlyn James

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o Tanya Parker

o Jessica Hartl

o Rodriquez Mallett

o Roshourndria Barnes

Med Lab Training Center

o Akimmie L Lewis

Ms Dental Assisting School/Biloxi

o Lyfonda Morris

New Horizons Computer Center of Biloxi (Online Only)

o Lewis Beeler

o Dan West

o Kelly Vince

o Paul Strickland

o Terry Smith

o Joan Reynolds

o Aaron Pederson

o Mary Kay Muir

o Don McCune

o Lee Hughes

o Jenny Griffith

o Tony Granger

o Todd Glover

o Kristen Eli

o Chris Daniel

o Barry Crum

o Renee Musser

o John Loerke

o Andrea Imler

o Brian Gamble

o Luis Balderrama

o Kennon Olison

o Truck Driver Institute, Inc

o Ronald Allen

o Dallas Shumpert

o Tulsa Welding School

o Richard Gunzy

Taylor Dental Assisting School

o Kimberly Waller

o Charity Craig

Truck Driver Institute/Gautier

o Ronal Allen

o Dallas Shumpert


o Richard Gunzy

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Universal Technical Institute of Florida

o Andrew Harmon

Universal Technical Institute/N. TX

o Jason Dyck

Universal Technical Institute/TX

o James Matthews

o Jeffrey McDonald


G. Other

Upon the staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Ms. Esther Cash and


approve the modified Teach-out Plan submitted for Antonelli College.

A motion made by Ms. Esther Cash and a second by Dr. George Terry, the

Commission voted unanimously to move the next CPSCR meeting date

from December 19th to December 12th.

VII. COMPLAINTS

None


None

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Adjourned 1:37 pm.

_______________________ ________________________ Ms. Audra Love Kimble Mr. Otis Stanford, Acting Chairman

Associate Executive Director Commission on Proprietary Commission on Proprietary School & College Registration


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COMMISSION ON PROPRIETARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE REGISTRATION December 12, 2019


Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Mississippi Community College Board, 3825


Members Present: Mr. Otis Stanford, Esther Cash, Dr. Dean Belton, & Donald Benjamin

Staff Attending: Dr. Kim Verneuille, Tommy Goodwin, Audra Kimble, Marilyn Gardner, & Megan Akins

Visitors Present: Adrienne Mikell/Healing Touch Allied Health Institute, Andria Jones/Access Training Inc., Debbie Moore/Antonelli College-Jackson, and Gen

Richards/Delta Technical College-Ridgeland

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.

II. PRELIMINARIES

A. The invocation was given by Mr. Otis Stanford.




motion by Ms. Esther Cash, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the agenda.

D. Approval of Minutes Mr. Donald Benjamin asked if there were any adjustments that needed to be

made to the minutes. On a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton, and a second by Ms. Stanford, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the

minutes of the October 17, 2019 meeting.


Since the last meeting, we have received two (2) request(s) for application packet.

Ware Family Dental – Dental Assisting – Grenada, MS

Shakira Pittman – CNA Training – Hattiesburg, MS

Two institutions requested approval for tuition increases:

o Lincoln College of Technology in Nashville – annual increase request –

average increase is $850 per program

o Universal Technical Institute – FL and Texas – automotive programs

increase of 3% to 6%

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Universal Technical Institute reported the hiring of Jerome Grant as the new

corporate CEO.

CPSCR has received notification on the cancellation of both bonds (school &

agent) for Stepping Stones Career College. Dr. Kim Verneuille stated that she had

not been able to get in touch with the owner, Mrs. Safornia Knowles in several

months. The school first registered in 2009 and due the cancellation of her bonds,

Dr. Verneuille recommended that the certificate be suspended until such time as

Dr. Verneuille can find out if she is operating. Her phone number is reporting

disconnected.

Lincoln College of Technology has submitted a calculation correction to the new

Welding Program submitted and that an alternative schedule was created to

include a weekend schedule to students.

o Lincoln College of Technology was also required to increase their school

bond to $100,000 based on their GAT reporting from FY2019. This was

completed on November 6, 2019.




Debbie Moore reported that Antonelli College held their last commencement

for all students enrolled, even if the student had not completed their program,

they were allowed to march. Around 15 students will be enrolled in the last term

of January to complete internships in 2020.

V. REPORTS

A. School List



3 online schools

B. Financial Report

Dr. Kim Verneuille reviewed the reports.

VI. DOCKET ACTION

A. Registrations:


the Commission voted unanimously to approve a renewal certification:

Burns Healthcare Institute – Indianola, MS

Gulf Coast Healthcare Career Training Center – Moss Point, MS

Upon a motion made by Mr. Stanford and a second by Ms. Esther Cash,

the Commission voted unanimously to postpone the renewal certification:

Swift Transportation – Memphis, TN

Upon a motion made by Ms. Esther Cash and a second by Dr. Dean

Belton, the Commission voted unanimously to suspend the certification:

Stepping Stones Career Center – Louisville, MS

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Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Mr. Otis Stanford to

approve and a second by Dr. Dean Belton, the Commission voted


Delta Technical College/Ridgeland – Shania Coleman & Lesa

Morris



a second by Dr. Dean Belton, the Commission voted unanimously to renew


Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy – 5 campuses – Rebecca

Moore (C-3387)

Blue Cliff College – LaTorya Martinez (C-3348)

CompuSystems, Inc. – Gene Finley (C-2320)

Concorde College/Southaven – Ruby Hall (C-2901), Charlotte

Gentry (C-3300), Chris Burgio (C-3301), Allison Hollis (C-

3374), & Tabitha Wheeler (C-3388)

Concorde Career College/Memphis – Mikia Housley (C-3302),

Lisa Love (C-3330), & Derick Fulson (C-3375)

Crescent School of Gaming & Bartending/Robinsonville – John

LeBoeuf (C-3099) & Kay LeBoeuf (C-3100)

Delta Technical College/Horn Lake – Kaycee Lemons (C-3383),

Carmel Sykes (C-3384) & Myra Stewart (C-3347)

Institute of Health & Technology/HAT – Felicia Hogan (C-3194)

Kaho Healthcare Training – Alicia Berry-Kaho (C-3282)

Lincoln College of Technology – Shayne Pulver (C-3381)

Medical 2 Career College – Donna Steel (C-3110)

Simply the Best Kare – Latonya Chambers (C-3288)

Truck Driver Institute/Tupelo – Donnie Sartain (C-3342)






Delta Technical College/Horn Lake

o Phlebotomy Diploma

Burns Healthcare Institute

o Certified Nurse Assistant

o Phlebotomy Tech

Healing Touch Allied Health Institute/Biloxi

o Pharmacy Technician program

Blue Care Medical Academy

o Pharmacy Technician


None

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E. Exemptions

Upon the Staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Ms. Esther Cash and



o Learning Zone Inc.



Upon the staff’s recommendation, a motion made by Dr. Dean Belton and



Blue Cliff College

o Teresa Vice

Burns Healthcare Institute, LLC

o Niki Burns


o Matthew Young

o Climon Williams

o David Willis

o Shaneka Pirtle

o Cheryl Jones

o Jerodric Dortch

o Joe Robinson

o Iris Robinson

o Meaghan Odem

Grove Healthcare College

o Shawnketta Arrington

Gulf Coast Healthcare Career Training Center

o Lakeshia Edwards

o Nakeda Rahmaan

Healing Touch Allied Health Institute

o Kim Tran


o Falasha Reed

o Melissa Lane

o Eriel Powell

Lincoln College of Technology

o Thomas Wood

o Brian Henry

o Arland Jessee

Mississippi Truck Driving School

o Matt Grant

Universal Technical Institute of Northern Texas

o Alfredo Garcia

o Brent Roberts

o Francisco Bahamonde

o Flynt Brady


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G. Other

Records for closed institutions information: Dr. Verneuille

reported that this topic is more complicated than originally

thought. CPSCR has taken possession for the records from

Southeastern Training Center, previously owned by Antonelli

College. These records will have to be reviewed internally,

transcripts removed and then digitized. Dr. Verneuille stated in her

research of the suggested by Dr. Belton at the last meeting about

requiring schools to digitize records as a part of the approval

processed found no other states making this requirement. So a

further discussion with Tommy Goodwin on if and how that could

be done would need to done. Also more research is needed on

records preservation and would report back when information had

been collected.

VII. COMPLAINTS

None


None

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Adjourned 1:26 pm.

_______________________ ________________________ Ms. Audra Love Kimble Mr. Donald Benjamin, Chairman

Associate Executive Director Commission on Proprietary Commission on Proprietary School & College Registration


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