Guam § 44105 - Private Post-secondary Institutions: Certification Period,

§ 44105. Private Post-secondary Institutions: Certification Period,

Renewal.

(a) An institution may not conduct a program unless specific authority

is granted in its certification.

(b) A certificate granted by the Council is not transferable to another

institution or to another agent, and an institution’s certificate does not

transfer when the institution’s ownership changes without the approval of

the Council.

(c) Should a change in ownership or control of a certified institution

take place, notification must be made to the Council prior to the change.

The Council shall adopt procedures for interim executive approval of a

change of ownership or control if the next scheduled meeting of the Council

occurs after the scheduled date of the change of ownership or control.

(d) A private post-secondary institution or any person acting on behalf

of such an institution may not publish any advertisement soliciting students

or offering credential before the institution is duly certified by the Council

or while the institution if under an injunction against operating, soliciting

students, or offering and educational credential.

(e) The Council shall have the power to inspect, in a lawful manner at

all reasonable hours, any applicant for certification or certified private post-

secondary institution.

(f) A certified private post-secondary institution that seeks to expand

or modify its programs or degrees to be conferred or to add new locations

must seek prior approval from the Council.

(g) The Council may not grant or renew a certificate unless the

institution seeking the action provides the Council with a sworn statement

of compliance with rules regarding fair consumer practices.