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The Student Right-to-Know Act of 1990 requires all post-secondary schools in the United States to disclose their graduation rates to all prospective and enrolled students. See information on the institution’s most recent 6-year graduation rate

In addition to the most recent graduation rates, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ provides data on multiple years of freshmen cohorts. This progression from admission to degree completion includes longitudinal data of published retention rates as well as extended information related to graduation by cohort. See the most recent data

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ acts in compliance with the of 1974 (as amended) in regard to the right of students or their parents to review the student’s education record, correction of information from those records, and limitation of disclosure of information contained in those records. Further details are published in the College Catalog, and forms authorizing institutional withholding of student records are available in the Office of the Registrar.

Research Resources Institutional Review Board (IRB)ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ supports the protection of individual privacy, and is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personally identifiable information provided by its employees, students, and visitors. More information about protective measures can be found on the full privacy policy.

Carthage takes data privacy very seriously. We will only process personal data for lawful purposes under the college’s charitable, educational, and scientific purposes and arising from relationships with Carthage as a prospective, current, or former student. The types of data Carthage collects for prospective, active, and former, students is located in the Student Data Collection and Privacy Statement.

A liberal arts education provides a foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities applicable to a number of career fields. Carthage is committed to supporting post graduate opportunities for all students, whatever their academic major or career objective. Career Services has a powerful network of employers, a robust job posting website, helpful tips for landing the perfect internship or job, and support for the application to graduate schools. See recent outcome reports

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics that happen on and around their campuses. This information is reported though the from the Office of Postsecondary Education at (OPE), which is updated annually in the fall for the year prior. Additionally, the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is published by October 1st each year. This report contains information related to campus policies, procedures, safety information, crime statistics, and other useful information.

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is committed to providing a learning, living, and working environment free from gender-based discrimination and sexual violence. This applies to academic, educational, athletic, residential, and other College-operated programs. Carthage complies with applicable state and federal statutes, including Title IX of the federal Higher Education Amendment of 1972 and the Campus SaVE Act. See more information on Title IX policies and procedures

The Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) and the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690, Sec. 5151 et. seq.) indicate unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance or abuse of alcohol (as defined in these Acts) by a student on college property or as part of any college is prohibited. In accordance with Law 100-226, the College will distribute to all students, information applicable provisions of the law. This information can be found in the Community Code. A student who violates this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action as provided in Community Code.

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ annually discloses information related to intercollegiate athletic participation and financial support in the Equity in Athletics report. This information is reported to the Office of Post-Secondary Education (OPE) each fall for the year prior.

Federal legislation also requires the institution to make available the cost of attendance, information on accreditation, academic programs, disability services, and details related to available financial assistance. The College also makes available non-discrimination, academic, withdrawal, and refund policies in the annual ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Catalog.

General College: Complaints

Under the Higher Education Act, institutions eligible for Title IV funding are required to provide access to the institutional complaint process. Among other things, the Program Integrity Rule ensures students have a method to address: 1) Alleged violations of State consumer protection laws that include but are not limited to fraud and false advertising; 2) Alleged violations of State laws or rules relating to the licensure of postsecondary institutions; and 3) Complaints relating to the quality of education or other State or accreditation requirements.

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement: Complaints

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ participates in the National Council – State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which allows colleges and universities the ability to provide online distance learning to students who reside in other states without having to obtain that state’s authorization. Rather, colleges or universities must abide by the SARA Terms and Conditions and obtain approval each year to remain a part of SARA. Part of SARA’s requirements includes the creation of a complaint process in accordance with , et. al. This state law provides that any current or former student who is enrolled in an online distance education program with a college or university that has been approved to offer distance education programs pursuant to the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) may file a complaint against the college or university. This complaint process shall only apply to the distance education activity of the college or university that is conducted across state lines. No other complaints shall be considered by the Distance Learning Authorization Board (DLAB). However, other resolution options may be available to the complainant as noted below.

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 (SARA Policies and Standards) are being violated by a person, college/university, state, agency or other organization or entity operating under the terms of SARA. If you believe you have a complaint or dispute that fits under the terms of SARA, please complete the online form and submit it within the time frames provided. There are also FAQs to assist you in answering any questions you may have about the .

To file a complaint, please complete the DLAB complaint form by following the process provided at this link: .

For additional information about the Wisconsin Distance Learning Authorization Board, please go to the website.

For the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, please .

Carthage has licensure programs in athletic training, education, nursing, and social work. Learn more about the licensure programs