Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 575 - HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COMMISSION, OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCESS AND COMPLETION
Division 66 - OREGON TEACHER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Section 575-066-0002 - Definitions

(1) "Academic Year." A period of time, normally beginning in August or September, in which a student would normally be expected to complete at least half-time instruction or the equivalent.

(2) "Approved educator preparation provider" means an entity that meets the standards of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for preparation of licensed educators for preprimary programs through grade 12.

(3) "Commission" means the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(4) "Diverse" means culturally or linguistically diverse characteristics of a person, including:

(5) "Eligible institution" is any institution that has an approved educator preparation provider.

(6) "Good standing" means the qualified student is maintaining satisfactory academic progress as defined by the eligible institution in accordance with federal Title IV regulations and guidelines.

(7) "Half-Time Enrollment". Registration and payment of required fees as a half-time student, at an eligible institution or combination of eligible institutions, based on 6 to 11 credit-hours per academic term.

(8) "Resident of Oregon." For purposes of the Oregon Teachers Scholars Program, residency is established by virtue of the student (in the case of independent students) or the student's parent (in the case of dependent students) having been in continuous residency in this state for the 12 months preceding enrollment in an eligible program in an eligible institution in Oregon.

(9) "Teacher candidate" means an individual who is preparing to be a teacher or other school professional licensed, registered or certified by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. "Teacher candidate" does not mean an individual who is preparing to be an administrator.