Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 715 - HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COMMISSION
Division 13 - UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND FINANCE
Section 715-013-0055 - General Public University Program Approval Requirements

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 715-013-0055

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission has responsibility for approval of significant changes to public university programs.

(2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall provide the governing boards of public universities with the standards, criteria and procedures the Commission will utilize to approve significant changes to a university's academic programs. This criteria will include consideration of the recommendation of the public university seeking to make the change and will ensure that approved programs:

(a) Are consistent with the mission statement of the public university;

(b) Do not unnecessarily duplicate academic programs offered by Oregon's other community colleges or public universities;

(c) Are not located in a geographic area that will cause undue hardship to Oregon's other community colleges or public universities; and

(d) Are allocated among Oregon's community colleges and public universities to maximize the achievement of statewide needs and requirements.

(3) Requests for approval of significant changes to a university's academic program must be submitted by the governing board of the university to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission prior to commencement of the program.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 352.089 & 351.735(3)(g)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 352.089 & 51.735(3)(g)

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