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Special Interest Teams
Special Interest Teams
Special Interest Teams (SITs) bring together professionals from across the network to collaborate on topics and challenges related to state authorization and compliance.
What is a Special Interest Team?
Special Interest Teams are small, collaborative groups formed around a specific topic or area of interest. Teams meet virtually for a defined period of time to:
- Explore and research issues relevant to the SAN network.
- Share knowledge, experiences, and promising practices.
- Conduct individual research that contributes to the team's work.
- Develop practical resources for the SAN network, such as papers, webinars, guides, checklists, and other tools.
SIT topics are identified based on emerging needs and interests across the SAN network, with input from the SAN Advisory Group.
Explore SAN Special Interest Teams
Special Interest Teams (SIT) currently collaborate in three areas of focus: professional licensure, institutional engagement, and global compliance.
Professional Licensure
The Professional Licensure SIT focuses on research, disclosures, and collaboration related to professional licensure requirements. The team has developed practical resources to support institutions navigating professional licensure compliance.
Explore Professional Licensure SIT Resources
Institutional Engagement
The Institutional Engagement SIT explores the role of state authorization professionals and strategies for strengthening institutional understanding, collaboration, and support for compliance work. The team's work includes research examining the responsibilities and experiences of professionals working in the field.
Read the 2023 Profile of a State Authorization Professional
Global Compliance
The Global Compliance SIT explores regulatory requirements and considerations for institutions engaging in educational activities outside the United States. Current work includes expanding research into additional countries to help institutions better understand international compliance requirements.
Current Special Interest Team Representatives
Global Compliance
- Nikki Bryant
- Brandie Elliott-Woodall
- Alden Gardiner
- Laura Gryder
- Ping Jiang
- Angela Menjivar
- Marsha Miller
- Lillian G. Simmons
Institutional Engagement
- Cheryl Carroll
- Brandie Elliott-Woodall
- Kelly Karki
- Anne Klingen
- Sherri Melton
- Annette Miller
Professional Licensure
- Ashley Campbell
- Lance Chaulk
- Carly Devenburgh
- Ryan Faulkner
- Kimberly Foore
- Laura Gryder
- Jake Henderson
- Michael Jolley
- Deanna Kasitz
- Ricky LaFosse
- Laurie McBride
- Will Miller
- Tammy Moore
- Lisa Moten
- Amelia Pfeiffer
- Erika Swain
Get Involved
Interested in contributing to a Special Interest Team? Professionals from institutions and organizations across the SAN network are invited to share their expertise, collaborate with colleagues, and help develop resources that benefit the broader network.
Fill out the form below to express your interest in joining a current team or sharing your interest for the development of a new one!