Roger Swartzwelder represents institutions of higher education in a wide array of regulatory, accreditation, and operational issues. In addition to substantive experience representing clients from public, private non-profit, and proprietary institutions, he also represents third-party servicers and investors in a range of transactions focusing on higher education.
Roger previously served nearly 14 years as general counsel and chief compliance officer for a multi-state system of colleges. He also worked at a nationally recognized accrediting agency for more than 13 years, eight of which he served as the associate executive director and associate executive director/in-house counsel. He is well-known across the country as a presenter on developments related to higher education accreditation, federal regulations, data privacy, and numerous other legal issues.
- Arcadia Beverage, LLC Board of Directors, Arden, N.C., 2017-2019
- New England College of Business and Finance Board of Trustees, 2012-2018
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, Commissioner, 2007-2012, 2015-2018
- Annual Conference Planning Committee, National Association of State Administrators and Supervisors of Private Schools, 2010-2011
- Nominating Committee, Career College Association, 2009
- Private School Licensure Advisory Board, Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, 2008
- Region IV Private Career Colleges and Schools, Chairman, Board of Directors, 2006-2008
- Alabama Association of Private Colleges and Schools, Board of Directors, 2005-2018
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, Doctoral Program Task Force, 2003
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, Recognition Task Force, 2002-2003
- “Accreditation: In the Glare of the Spotlight”
Panel Discussion, California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools, April 2023 - “Complying with New Federal Regulatory Requirements”
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, May 2023 - “Key 90/10 Changes, Pitfalls and Strategies”
Mid-Atlantic Association of Career Schools, March 2023 - “Accreditor Perspectives – Into the Fire”
Panel Discussion, California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools, October 2022 - “Campus Cybersecurity and Data Privacy”
Career Schools Private Education Network, August 2022 - “Title IX – What You Need to Know”
Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges, August 2022 - “Negotiated Rulemaking Update”
Mid-Atlantic Association of Career Schools, July 2022 - “FTC’s Initiative on Institutional Market Practices – What You Need to Know”
Career Education Colleges and Universities, June 2022 - “Accreditation Perspectives”
Panel Discussion, California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools, April 2022 - “Cybersecurity and Data Privacy – The Path Forward”
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, March 2022 - “Title IX Framework: What You Need to Know”
Distance Education Accrediting Commission, October 2021 - “Accreditor Perspectives: Where Are We Going?”
Panel Discussion, California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools, October 2021 - “Current Legal Issues – Where We Are and Where We Are Headed”
Career Schools Private Education Network, August 2021 - “Cybersecurity and Data Protection Issues”
Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges, August 2021 - “Current Legal Issues – Where We Are and Where We Are Headed”
Mid-Atlantic Association of Career Schools, July 2021 - “Current Legal Issues – Where We Are and Where We Are Headed”
Career Education Colleges and Universities Annual Conference, June 2021 - “Institutional HEERF Grant Usage and Reporting”
Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators, Webinar, October 2020 - “General Legal Updates for Career Schools”
Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators Annual Conference, August 2020 - “Key Regulatory Changes Effective July 1”
Career Schools Private Education Network, Webinar, June 2020 - “Federal Regulatory Update and Review”
California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools Annual Conference, October 2019 - “Arbitration and Class Action Waivers: What’s All the Fuss About”
Career Schools Private Education Network Annual Conference, August 2019
I enjoy traveling, listening to music, and reading.