Accreditation and Approval
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Contact MSCHE at 1007 North Orange Street, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801, or https://www.msche.org/ for questions about HUC-JIR accreditation. The commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
State Approvals
HUC-JIR is a private, religious institution.
In California, HUC-JIR is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), and that approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CCR. An institution may not imply that the Bureau endorses programs or that Bureau approval means the institution exceeds minimum state standards (CEC §94909(a)(2) and §94897(I)(1)(2).
BANKRUPTCY DISCLOSURE (CEC §94909(a)(12))
HUC-JIR does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy. It is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, nor has had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.).
QUESTIONS (CEC §94909(a)(3)(A)
Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution, may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834 or P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818.
Telephone: (888) 370-7589 or (916) 574-8900 or by Fax at: (916) 263-1897
Website Address: www.bppe.ca.gov
REVIEW DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SIGNING (CEC §94909(a)(3)(B)
As a prospective student you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
COMPLAINTS (CEC §94909(a)(3)(C)
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the BPPE by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the BPPE’s Internet Website (www.bppe.ca.gov).
SELF-MONITORING PROCEDURES
HUC-JIR maintains procedures to assure it is maintained and operated in compliance with California statutes and regulations. Procedures are as follows:
- designating the Vice President for Academic Resources to oversee compliance procedures;
- conducting staff training on the California BPPE act and regulations;
- receiving notifications and BPPE updates and ensuring timely responses to all documentation;
- attending BPPE workshops;
- conducting an annual review of all documentation due for revision (dates, policy, procedures, website, point of contact, etc.); and
- monthly BPPE compliance meetings to obtain best practices.
In New York, HUC-JIR is approved to operate by the New York State Education Department, Office of College and University Evaluation, and to provide veterans education by the New York State Bureau of Veterans Education.
In Ohio, HUC-JIR is approved to operate by the Ohio Board of Regents, Department of Higher Education, and to provide veterans education by the Ohio Department of Veterans Services.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. SARA is overseen by a National Council and administered by four regional education compacts. HUC-JIR is an approved member of SARA, through the State of New York.