The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI, pronounced nah-SEEK-eeh) is an advisory body that makes recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Education "on matters related to accreditation and to the eligibility and certification process for institutions of higher education.".
Without the seal of approval of a recognized higher education accrediting body, colleges and universities cannot receive federal funds.
The National Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity is composed of 18 members with varying terms in office.
[3] An equal number of members are appointed by the Secretary of Education, the House of Representatives, and the Senate.
Of these 6 appointees, the Secretary of State is also responsible for selecting the committee’s student member The House of Representatives: The House of Representatives appoints 6 members for 4-year terms.