MOA

Methods of Administration

The purpose of the Methods of Administration (MOA) program is to ensure that all students, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability, have equal access to high-quality career and technical education programs.  Through the authority of Methods of Administration, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) oversees compliance of career and technical education programs. Title VI (Appendix B) and Title IX (Appendix A & Section 504) define the responsibilities under the MOA program in the Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs.  These responsibilities include:

1) conducting targeted compliance reviews of selected postsecondary institutions that provide career and technical education
2) securing corrective action when civil rights violations are found 
3) and periodically reporting civil rights activities and findings to OCR 

Collaboration between OCR and the state agency has been important for the MOA program. To guide and assist in the civil rights compliance activities, OCR:

* evaluates state agency compliance reports
* provides individualized recommendations for improvement of state agency compliance programs
* conducts an annual training conference
* and provides case-specific technical assistance.

The Tennessee Board of Regents works with the 40 community and technical colleges in the state toward compliance with the Methods of Administration. Important links related to MOA are listed below.