New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 9A - HIGHER EDUCATION
Chapter 15 - RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES TRUST FUND ACT
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 9A:15-1.5 - Application review and approval process

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 9A:15-1.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) The Secretary shall conduct a review of the applications. Such applications will be reviewed based on:

1. The completed application bearing the earliest submission date;

2. A competitive application process whereby all applications will be submitted by a date certain and will be evaluated to determine which applications are the most qualified to receive funding.

(b) In determining whether an application shall be approved for a grant, the Secretary shall consider the degree to which the proposed facilities project supports the following objectives:

1. Improvement and expansion of educational opportunities for students;

2. Promotion of academic research excellence, workforce readiness, and the enhancement of the State's academic and economic competitiveness and prosperity by assisting in the production of a highly skilled workforce;

3. Consistency with the institution's educational mission;

4. Consistency with the institution's long-range facilities plan;

5. The cost-effectiveness of the project;

6. The degree to which the project is construction ready;

7. Demonstrated commitment over the past 10 years to appropriate maintenance of facilities previously funded by State of New Jersey grant programs;

8. The degree to which the project increases capacity for industry-valued credentialing programs and experiential learning opportunities; and

9. How the project enriches existing materials and coursework that support current academic curricula.

(c) Preference will be given to projects that promote energy efficiency.

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