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ORS Volume 9, Chapters 326 - 365
ORS Chapter 348
- 348.005 Policy on student financial aid.
- 348.010 Account for student loans.
- 348.040 Definitions for ORS 348.040 to 348.070.
- 348.050 Student loans from Common School Fund; terms and conditions; exceptions.
- 348.060 [1965 c.532 3; repealed by 1971 c.577 3]
- 348.070 List of suitable career schools.
- 348.080 [1965 c.532 10; repealed by 1967 c.477 5]
- 348.090 Loans guaranteed by state agency; payment of interest.
- 348.095 Reimbursement by commission for default losses.
- 348.105 Loan obligations enforceable against minor.
- 348.115 [1991 c.947 16; 1993 c.765 51; 1999 c.704 10; 2001 c.599 4; 2011 c.637 139; repealed by 2001 c.599 8]
- Note: 348.115 is repealed July 1, 2012. See section 8, chapter 599, Oregon Laws 2001. 348.115, including amendments by section 139, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.115 Student loans for nursing programs; terms and conditions.
- 348.117 [1991 c.947 17; 2001 c.599 5; 2010 c.42 13; 2011 c.637 140; repealed by 2001 c.599 8]
- Note: 348.117 is repealed July 1, 2012. See section 8, chapter 599, Oregon Laws 2001. 348.117, including amendments by section 13, chapter 42, Oregon Laws 2010, and section 140, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.117 Repayment of loans for nursing program; grounds for deferral.
- 348.120 [1987 c.896 24, 28; 1993 c.45 283; renumbered 329.757 in 1993]
- 348.125 [1987 c.896 25; 1991 c.67 89; 1993 c.45 284; renumbered 329.765 in 1993]
- 348.130 [1987 c.896 26; 1989 c.159 1; renumbered 329.775 in 1993]
- 348.135 [1987 c.896 27; 1993 c.45 285; renumbered 329.780 in 1993] SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
- 348.180 Definitions.
- 348.183 Legislative intent.
- 348.186 Oregon Achievement Grant; qualifications; renewal.
- 348.205 Oregon Opportunity Grant program; rules.
- Note: The amendments to 348.205 by section 4, chapter 642, Oregon Laws 2011, first apply to the 2012-2013 academic year. See section 5, chapter 642, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that applies prior to the 2012-2013 academic year, including amendments by section 144, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.205. (1) The Oregon Opportunity Grant program is established within the Oregon Student Access Commission. (2) Under the program, the cost of education of a qualified student shall be shared by the student, the family of the student, the federal government and the state. (3) The commission shall determine the cost of education of a qualified student based on the type of eligible post-secondary institution the student is attending. The cost of education equals: (a) For a student attending a community college, the average cost of education of attending a community college in this state; (b) For a student attending a public university under the direction of the State Board of Higher Education, the average cost of education of attending a public university under the direction of the board; (c) For a student attending a two-year Oregon-based, generally accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education, the average cost of education of attending a community college in this state; and (d) For a student attending the Oregon Health and Science University or a four-year Oregon-based, generally accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education, the average cost of education of attending an institution under the direction of the board. (4)(a) The commission shall determine the amount of the student share. The student share shall be based on: (A) The type of eligible post-secondary institution the student is attending; (B) The number of hours of work that the commission determines may be reasonably expected from the student; and (C) The amount of loans that the commission determines would constitute a manageable debt burden for the student. (b) The student shall determine how to cover the student share through income from work, loans, savings and scholarships. (c) The student share for a student who attends a community college may not exceed the amount that the commission determines a student may earn based on the number of hours of work reasonably expected from the student under paragraph (a) of this subsection. (d) The student share for a student who attends an eligible post-secondary institution that is not a community college may not exceed the sum of the amount that the commission determines a student may receive as loans plus the amount a student may earn based on the number of hours of work reasonably expected from the student under paragraph (a) of this subsection. (5) The commission shall determine the amount of the family share. The family share shall be based on the resources of the family. (6) The commission shall determine the amount of the federal share based on how much the student or the student s family is expected to receive from the federal government as grants, loans, tax credits or other student assistance. (7)(a) The commission shall determine the amount of the state share. The state share shall be equal to the cost of education reduced by the student share, family share and amount received by the student from the federal government. (b) The commission shall establish a minimum amount that a student may receive as a state share. If the commission determines that the amount of the state share of a student is below the minimum amount, the student may not receive the state share. (c) In determining the amount of the state share, the commission shall consider the total amount available to award as grants to all qualified students. If the commission must reduce the amount of the state share under this paragraph, the commission may not reduce the amount of the state share awarded to students in the low income range in a greater proportion than the amount that the state share for students in other income ranges is reduced.
- 348.210 Scholarships at Eastern Oregon University; scholarships for certain foreign students.
- 348.220 [Formerly 351.610; 1967 c.530 7; repealed by 1971 c.735 10]
- 348.230 Scholastic grants at post-secondary institutions; qualified applicants; renewals.
- 348.240 [Formerly 351.625; repealed by 1971 c.735 10]
- 348.250 Procedure for awarding grants under ORS 348.230 and 348.260.
- 348.260 Oregon Opportunity Grant; amount; renewal.
- 348.265 Grants for students of Oregon Health and Science University.
- 348.270 Scholarships for children of public safety officers and former foster children.
- Note 1:
- 348.270. (1) In addition to any other scholarships provided by law, the commission shall award scholarships in any public university listed in ORS 352.002, in the Oregon Health and Science University, in any community college operated under ORS chapter 341, or in any Oregon-based regionally accredited independent institution, to any student applying for enrollment or who is enrolled therein, who is: (a) The natural child, adopted child or stepchild of any public safety officer who, in the line of duty, was killed or so disabled, as determined by the commission, that the income of the public safety officer is less than that earned by public safety officers performing duties comparable to those performed at the highest rank or grade attained by the public safety officer; or (b) A former foster child who enrolls in an institution of higher education as an undergraduate student not later than three years from the date the student was removed from the care of the Department of Human Services, the date the student graduated from high school or the date the student received the equivalent of a high school diploma, whichever date is earliest. (2) Scholarships awarded under this section to students who are dependents of public safety officers or who are former foster children shall equal the amount of tuition and all fees levied by the institution against the recipient of the scholarship. However, scholarships awarded to students who attend independent institutions shall not exceed the amount of tuition and all fees levied by the University of Oregon. (3) If the student who is the dependent of a deceased public safety officer continues to remain enrolled in a public university listed in ORS 352.002 or a community college or an independent institution within the State of Oregon, the student shall be entitled to renewal of the scholarship until the student has received the equivalent of four years of undergraduate education and four years of post-graduate education. (4) If the student who is a former foster child or who is the dependent of a public safety officer with a disability continues to remain enrolled in a public university listed in ORS 352.002 or a community college or an independent institution within the State of Oregon, the student shall be entitled to renewal of the scholarship until the student has received the equivalent of four years of undergraduate education. (5) The commission may require proof of the student s relationship to a public safety officer described in subsection (1) of this section or proof that the student is a former foster child. (6) As used in this section: (a) Former foster child means an individual who, for a total of 12 or more months while between the ages of 16 and 21, was a ward of the court pursuant to ORS 419B.100 (1)(b) to (e) and in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services for out-of-home placement. (b) Public safety officer means: (A) A firefighter or police officer as those terms are defined in ORS 237.610. (B) A member of the Oregon State Police. (C) A police officer commissioned by a university under ORS 352.383. (D) An authorized tribal police officer as defined in section 1, chapter 644, Oregon Laws 2011.
- Note 2:
- 348.270. (1) In addition to any other scholarships provided by law, the commission shall award scholarships in any public university listed in ORS 352.002, in the Oregon Health and Science University, in any community college operated under ORS chapter 341, or in any Oregon-based regionally accredited independent institution, to any student applying for enrollment or who is enrolled therein, who is: (a) The natural child, adopted child or stepchild of any public safety officer who, in the line of duty, was killed or so disabled, as determined by the commission, that the income of the public safety officer is less than that earned by public safety officers performing duties comparable to those performed at the highest rank or grade attained by the public safety officer; or (b) A current foster child or former foster child who enrolls in an institution of higher education as an undergraduate student not later than three years from the date the student was removed from the care of the Department of Human Services, the date the student graduated from high school or the date the student received the equivalent of a high school diploma, whichever date is earliest. (2) Scholarships awarded under this section to students who are dependents of public safety officers or who are current foster children or former foster children shall equal the amount of tuition and all fees levied by the institution against the recipient of the scholarship. However, scholarships awarded to students who attend independent institutions shall not exceed the amount of tuition and all fees levied by the University of Oregon. (3) If the student who is the dependent of a deceased public safety officer continues to remain enrolled in a public university listed in ORS 352.002 or a community college or an independent institution within the State of Oregon, the student shall be entitled to renewal of the scholarship until the student has received the equivalent of four years of undergraduate education and four years of post-graduate education. (4) If the student who is a current foster child or former foster child or who is the dependent of a public safety officer with a disability continues to remain enrolled in a public university listed in ORS 352.002 or a community college or an independent institution within the State of Oregon, the student shall be entitled to renewal of the scholarship until the student has received the equivalent of four years of undergraduate education. (5) The commission may require proof of the student s relationship to a public safety officer described in subsection (1) of this section or proof that the student is a current foster child or former foster child. (6) As used in this section: (a) Former foster child means an individual who, for a total of 12 or more months while between the ages of 16 and 21, was a ward of the court pursuant to ORS 419B.100 (1)(b) to (e) and in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services for out-of-home placement. (b) Public safety officer means: (A) A firefighter or police officer as those terms are defined in ORS 237.610. (B) A member of the Oregon State Police. (C) A police officer commissioned by a university under ORS 352.383.
- 348.280 Determination of eligibility for scholarships under ORS 348.270; rules.
- 348.282 Definitions.
- Note: 348.282 and 348.283 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 348.283 Oregon Troops to Teachers program; rules.
- Note: See note under 348.282.
- 348.285 Oregon Roadmap to Language Excellence Scholarships; rules.
- Note: 348.285 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 348.290 Financial aid to study barbering, hairdressing, manicure and esthetics.
- 348.300 [1973 c.791 1; repealed by 1977 c.725 8]
- 348.305 [1969 c.624 1; repealed by 1971 c.735 10] RURAL MEDICAL EDUCATION LOANS
- 348.310 Loans for medical study; rules.
- 348.315 [1969 c.624 2; repealed by 1971 c.735 10]
- 348.320 Eligibility for loans; application; written agreement.
- 348.325 [1969 c.624 3; repealed by 1971 c.735 10]
- 348.330 Amount of loans.
- 348.335 [1969 c.624 4; repealed by 1971 c.735 10]
- 348.340 Cost-sharing community loan fund program; repayment; exception.
- 348.345 [1969 c.624 5; repealed by 1971 c.735 10]
- 348.350 Cost-sharing hospital loan fund program; limitation; admission to family practice programs.
- 348.355 [1969 c.624 6; repealed by 1971 c.735 10]
- 348.360 Renewal of loans.
- 348.365 [1969 c.624 8; repealed by 1971 c.735 10]
- 348.370 Repayment of loans; interest; conditions; exemption.
- 348.375 [1969 c.624 9; repealed by 1971 c.735 10]
- 348.380 [1979 c.532 3; 1987 c.660 18; repealed by 1993 c.742 34]
- 348.390 Rural Medical Education Loan Fund; sources; use.
- 348.393 [1995 c.179 2; repealed by 2007 c.426 7] SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST GRANTS AND STIPENDS
- 348.394 Definitions for ORS 348.394 to 348.406.
- Note: 348.394 to 348.406 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 348.395 [1995 c.179 4; repealed by 2007 c.426 7]
- 348.397 [1995 c.179 5; 1997 c.174 1; repealed by 2007 c.426 7]
- 348.398 Department of Education authority; grants; stipends; rules.
- Note: See note under 348.394.
- 348.399 [1995 c.179 7; 1997 c.174 2; repealed by 2007 c.426 7]
- 348.401 Grant eligibility; amount; employment requirement.
- Note: See note under 348.394.
- 348.403 Stipend eligibility; amount.
- Note: See note under 348.394.
- 348.405 [1989 c.227 2; 1993 c.322 1; 1999 c.704 11; repealed by 2007 c.426 7]
- 348.406 Speech-Language Pathologist Training Fund.
- Note: See note under 348.394.
- 348.410 [1989 c.227 1; 1993 c.322 2; 1999 c.704 12; repealed by 2007 c.426 7]
- 348.415 [1989 c.227 3,4,8; 1993 c.322 3; repealed by 2007 c.426 7]
- 348.420 [1989 c.227 5,7,9; 1993 c.322 4; repealed by 2007 c.426 7]
- 348.425 [1989 c.227 6; repealed by 2007 c.426 7] COMMUNITY SERVICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
- 348.427 Voucher program established; amount; recipient eligibility.
- 348.429 Voucher amount limited; Oregon Student Access Commission duties; vouchers not personal income; rules.
- 348.431 Tracking system.
- 348.433 Limitation on administrative expenditures.
- 348.436 Community Service Voucher Fund.
- 348.440 Definitions for ORS 348.444 and 348.448.
- Note: 348.440 to 348.448 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 348.444 Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program; rules.
- Note: See note under 348.440.
- 348.448 Program eligibility; amount; eligibility period; adjustments to maximum amount.
- Note: See note under 348.440.
- 348.450 [1978 c.1 1; 1995 c.343 36; renumbered 344.257 in 1995]
- 348.460 [1978 c.1 2; 1995 c.343 37; renumbered 344.259 in 1995] COOPERATION BETWEEN OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES
- 348.470 Legislative findings; cooperation between Oregon University System and community colleges.
- 348.500 Purpose; goals.
- 348.505 Definitions for ORS 348.500 to 348.695.
- 348.510 Oregon Student Access Commission; term; vacancy; confirmation; qualifications.
- 348.520 Duties.
- Note: The amendments to 348.520 by section 171a, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, including amendments by section 171, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.520. The Oregon Student Access Commission shall: (1) Make available to qualified persons financial aid from financial sources available to the commission. (2) Determine qualifications of persons to receive financial aid. (3) Maintain reports and records on persons applying for and receiving financial aid from the commission. (4) Withhold any financial aid if the recipient thereof fails to maintain the standards established for receipt of that aid. (5) Recommend to the Legislative Assembly not less than once every biennium matters relating to the establishment, administration, modification, transfer, reduction or cancellation of financial aid. (6) Prior to implementing changes to the Oregon Opportunity Grant program, report to the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board any proposed change: (a) That increases or decreases the total amount awarded as Oregon Opportunity Grants that was approved as part of the budget enacted by the Legislative Assembly for the commission; and (b) To the methodology used to determine the student share, family share or state share under ORS 348.205. (7) Encourage the establishment of financial aid programs by private agencies. (8) Collect and disseminate information pertaining to all types of available financial aid. (9) Review the administrative practices and evaluate the effectiveness of all public and private post-secondary financial aid programs in Oregon. (10) Disburse state appropriations for financial aid in such a manner as to maximize its role in cooperative coordination of financial aid programs.
- 348.530 Powers; rulemaking authority.
- 348.540 Officers of commission; quorum; meetings.
- 348.550 Compensation and expenses of commission members.
- 348.560 Staff; office space.
- 348.563 Authority of Oregon Student Access Commission to require fingerprints.
- Note: 348.563 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 348.570 Funds and accounts created.
- 348.575 [1969 c.573 2; 1983 c.639 2; 1985 c.565 62; repealed by 2007 c.426 7]
- 348.580 Agreements with community foundations.
- 348.590 Continuous appropriation of certain funds.
- 348.592 Loan cancellation insurance.
- Note: 348.592 was added to and made a part of 348.500 to 348.695 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. (Degrees)
- 348.594 Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615.
- 348.596 Purpose of ORS 348.594 to 348.615.
- 348.597 Applicability of ORS 348.594 to 348.615.
- Note: 348.597, 348.604, 348.605, 348.607 and 348.608 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 348.599 [1997 c.652 7; 1999 c.704 15; repealed by 2011 c.637 291a]
- Note: 348.599 is repealed July 1, 2012. See sections 291a and 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. 348.599, as operative until July 1, 2012, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.599 Office of Degree Authorization.
- 348.600 [Formerly 351.675; repealed by 1977 c.725 11]
- 348.601 Degree Authorization Account.
- Note: The amendments to 348.601 by section 179, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.601. The Office of Degree Authorization Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the office, other than appropriations from the General Fund, shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Student Access Commission to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the office.
- 348.603 Duties of commission relating to degree authorization and nondegree programs; approval of new post-secondary program or location; rules; fees.
- Note: The amendments to 348.603 by section 180, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.603. (1) The Oregon Student Access Commission, through the Office of Degree Authorization, shall: (a) Authorize approved schools to offer academic degree programs; (b) Authorize approved degree-granting schools to offer nondegree programs leading to a certificate or diploma; (c) Validate claims of degree possession; (d) Terminate substandard or fraudulent degree activities; (e) Terminate activities of diploma mills operating in or from Oregon; (f) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, terminate the operation in or from Oregon of post-secondary accrediting bodies that are not recognized by the United States Department of Education or by the commission; and (g) Review proposed new publicly funded post-secondary programs and locations. (2)(a) Following review of a proposed new publicly funded post-secondary program or location that is not a career pathways certificate of completion program described in ORS 348.611, the commission shall recommend resolution to the appropriate governing boards and mediate between the boards to seek a negotiated resolution if: (A) There is a detrimental duplication of programs; or (B) The program or location would have a significantly adverse impact on one or more other segments of education. (b) If the boards do not resolve the issue raised under paragraph (a) of this subsection within 90 days of the date when the issue was recommended to the boards for mediation, the commission shall have final authority for approval or disapproval of the program or location. If the boards do not resolve the issue, the commission shall approve or disapprove the program or location within 180 days of the date when the review began. (c) If the boards do not resolve the issue, the commission shall approve the program or location if the commission finds that the program or location meets an unmet workforce need in the state. (d) The commission shall establish by rule a fair and neutral decision-making process in consultation with representatives designated by the State Board of Education, the State Board of Higher Education, associations representing Oregon independent colleges, associations representing Oregon career colleges, and the governing boards of otherwise unrepresented post-secondary schools. (3) The commission, by rule, may impose a fee on any school or person requesting information from the commission. The amount of the fee shall be established to recover designated expenses incurred by the commission in carrying out the administration of ORS 348.594 to 348.615. Any fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the Office of Degree Authorization Account established under ORS 348.601. (4) Subsection (1)(f) of this section does not apply to a body the role of which is to accredit schools that offer only associate, bachelor s or master s degrees with titles in theology or religious occupations or, if the schools also offer doctoral degrees, offer doctoral degrees only in theology or religious occupations that have been approved by a federally recognized accrediting organization.
- 348.604 Exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615.
- Note: The amendments to 348.604 by section 181, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, including amendments by section 2, chapter 353, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.604. Upon application from a school, as defined in ORS 348.594, the Oregon Student Access Commission, through the Office of Degree Authorization, shall grant an exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615 to the school if the school: (1) Is, or is operated by, a nonprofit corporation; (2) Offers only associate, bachelor s or master s degrees with titles in theology or religious occupations, or, if the school also offers doctoral degrees, offers doctoral degrees in theology or religious occupations that have been approved by a federally recognized accrediting organization; (3) Teaches students with faculty members who: (a) Hold degrees: (A) From a school that, at the time of the conferral of the degrees, was accredited by a federally recognized accrediting organization, held an exemption under this section, or was a school that, on July 14, 2005, met the criteria and followed procedures to obtain a religious exemption adopted by rule by the Oregon Student Access Commission and that offered only degrees with approved titles in theology or religious occupations; (B) That are at least one level above the degree level of the program in which the faculty members teach or that are the terminal degrees in the field in which the faculty members teach; and (C) That are not honorary degrees; or (b) Possess sufficient compensatory qualifications to substitute for academic degrees in the fields in which the faculty members teach; (4) Offers a curriculum: (a) Of a duration and level that is comparable to the curriculums offered by schools that are not exempt under this section; and (b) That, with higher degrees, increases the difficulty of the work expected of students; (5) Requires students to complete academic assignments and to demonstrate learning appropriate to the curriculum; (6) Awards credit toward degrees proportionate to the work done by students; (7) Offers admission: (a) To a student: (A) With a high school diploma or an equivalent credential; or (B) Who completed the equivalent of a high school education through home study; and (b) Based on evidence that the student can reasonably expect to complete a degree and benefit from the education offered; (8) Provides or arranges for faculty members and students to have access to information that supports instruction and stimulates research or independent study in all areas of the curriculum; (9) Provides accurate and appropriate credit transcripts to students of the school and accurate and appropriate diplomas to graduates of the school; (10) Charges tuition by the credit hour or other fixed rate for instruction during an academic term and does not charge tuition or fees for the award of a degree or charge a single fee for an entire degree program; (11) Provides the oversight required by the commission through the office over a faculty member or administrator who has: (a) Been convicted of a felony; or (b) Violated a state or federal law related to the operation of a school; (12) Provides facilities that permit private communication between faculty members and students; (13) Provides a number of faculty members that is adequate for the number of students enrolled; (14) Provides clear and accurate information to students about the school s expectations of students in the school s courses; (15) Ensures that a student who is pursuing a degree is making continuous progress toward the degree; (16) Before a student enrolls in the school, informs the student that a school to which the student might transfer retains the discretion whether to accept the transfer of credits earned at the school; (17) Provides official transcripts of faculty members to the office; and (18) Pays the fee imposed by ORS 348.607.
- Note: See note under 348.597.
- 348.605 Restrictions and duties of exempted schools.
- Note: The amendments to 348.605 by section 182, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, including amendments by section 3, chapter 353, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.605. (1) A school that obtains an exemption under ORS 348.604 or that, on July 14, 2005, met the criteria and followed procedures to obtain a religious exemption adopted by rule by the Oregon Student Access Commission and that offered only degrees with approved titles in theology or religious occupations may not: (a) Award more than 25 percent of the credit toward a degree for noninstructional activities, such as challenge examinations and professional or life experiences; (b) Represent that the school is: (A) Approved by the State of Oregon; or (B) Accredited by an organization unless the organization is recognized as an accreditor by the United States Department of Education; or (c) Pay a faculty member a commission or otherwise base a faculty member s compensation on the faculty member s recruitment of students to the school. (2) A school that obtains an exemption under ORS 348.604 or that, on July 14, 2005, met the criteria and followed procedures to obtain a religious exemption adopted by rule by the Oregon Student Access Commission and that offered only degrees with approved titles in theology or religious occupations shall: (a) Preserve official transcripts for all faculty members and students; (b) Notify the Office of Degree Authorization if a faculty member or administrator at the school has: (A) Been convicted of a felony; or (B) Violated a state or federal law related to the operation of a school; (c) Place in any course catalog that is available to students or to the public a notice that states: (Name of school) has been granted exempt status by the State of Oregon to offer theological and/or religious occupations degrees. ; (d) If the school closes, return to students tuition payments for the current term on a prorated basis; (e) If the school provides placement services to a student, describe the placement services clearly and accurately to the student and avoid giving unrealistic expectations of placement to the student; and (f) If an administrator claims to possess an academic degree: (A) Ensure that the administrator possesses the academic degree that the administrator claims to possess; and (B) Require that the degree is from a school that, at the time of the conferral of the degree, was accredited by a federally recognized accrediting organization, held an exemption under this section, or was a school that, on July 14, 2005, met the criteria and followed procedures to obtain a religious exemption adopted by rule by the Oregon Student Access Commission and offered only degrees with approved titles in theology or religious occupations.
- Note: See note under 348.597.
- 348.606 Conferring or offering of degree before approval obtained prohibited; fees; rules.
- Note: The amendments to 348.606 by section 183, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.606. (1) A school may not confer or offer to confer any academic degree upon a person, or provide services purporting to lead to a degree in whole or in part, without first obtaining approval from the Oregon Student Access Commission through the Office of Degree Authorization. The commission shall adopt by rule standards and procedures for the approval of schools. (2)(a) The commission, by rule, may impose a fee on any school applying for approval to confer or offer to confer a degree upon a person or to provide academic credit applicable to a degree. The fee is nonrefundable. (b) The amount of the fee shall be established to recover designated expenses incurred by the commission in carrying out the administration of ORS 348.594 to 348.615, and may not exceed the following amounts adjusted for inflation annually, beginning on July 1, 2007, pursuant to the increase, if any, from the preceding year in the U.S. City Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (All Items) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor: (A) For a doctoral degree, $5,500. (B) For a master s degree, $4,150. (C) For a bachelor s degree, $4,150. (D) For an associate degree, $2,750. (E) For a certificate or for any partial degree program, $1,000. (c) In addition to the base fee described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the commission may assess the actual costs related to the use of experts to evaluate programs leading to professional licensure by the state, if such costs exceed 10 percent of the base fee. (d) Any fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the Office of Degree Authorization Account established under ORS 348.601.
- 348.607 Fee for exemption application; rules; prohibition on requirements for religious exemption.
- Note: The amendments to 348.607 by section 184, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.607. (1) The Oregon Student Access Commission may, by rule, impose a fee on a school that applies for an exemption under ORS 348.604. The amount of the fee may not exceed the lesser of: (a) The actual cost to the commission of determining the school s compliance with the requirements for an exemption under ORS 348.604; or (b) Fifty percent of the fee that the commission would impose on the school under ORS 348.606 (2) if the school were applying for approval to offer a bachelor s degree. (2) Except as provided in ORS 348.604 or 348.608 or section 6, chapter 546, Oregon Laws 2005, the commission may not impose requirements for a religious exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615.
- Note: See note under 348.597.
- 348.608 Certification by exempt school; suspension or revocation of exemption; appeal.
- Note: The amendments to 348.608 by section 185, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, including amendments by section 4, chapter 353, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.608. (1) Each year, on a date prescribed by the Office of Degree Authorization, a school that obtains an exemption under ORS 348.604 or a school that, on July 14, 2005, met the criteria and followed procedures to obtain a religious exemption adopted by rule by the Oregon Student Access Commission and that offered only degrees with approved titles in theology or religious occupations, shall submit to the office a statement that reads: (Name of School) hereby certifies that the school remains in compliance with all conditions for a religious exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615. (2) A school that obtains an exemption under ORS 348.604 or a school that, on July 14, 2005, met the criteria and followed procedures to obtain a religious exemption adopted by rule by the Oregon Student Access Commission and that offered only degrees with approved titles in theology or religious occupations remains exempt unless the office suspends or revokes the exemption. (3) The office may suspend or revoke an exemption if: (a) After the notice and opportunity to cure provided in subsection (4) of this section, a school fails to provide the statement required by subsection (1) of this section; (b) The office has received a complaint from a student or former student of the school that the school is failing to comply with a condition for exemption under ORS 348.604, the office determines that the complaint is valid, the school has been provided with notice and opportunity to cure as required by subsection (4) of this section and the school fails to comply with the condition listed in the notice; or (c) After the notice and opportunity to cure provided in subsection (4) of this section, a school is in violation of ORS 348.605. (4) The Oregon Student Access Commission, through the office, shall provide notice of and 90 days to cure a school s: (a) Failure to provide the statement required by subsection (1) of this section; (b) Failure to maintain compliance with a condition for exemption under ORS 348.604 if the office has received a complaint from a student or former student of the school that the school is failing to comply with a condition for exemption under ORS 348.604 and the office has determined the complaint is valid; or (c) Violation of ORS 348.605. (5) A school may appeal the denial, suspension or revocation of an exemption to the commission. (6) A school may appeal to the commission the office s decision that a faculty member does not possess sufficient compensatory qualifications to substitute for an academic degree in the field in which the faculty member teaches. (7) The commission shall conduct an appeal under this section as a contested case under ORS chapter 183. (8)(a) If a school appeals the denial, suspension or revocation of an exemption and the commission upholds the denial, suspension or revocation, the commission shall provide the school 90 days to cure the grounds for the denial, suspension or revocation. If the school does not cure the grounds for the denial, suspension or revocation within 90 days after the commission upholds the denial, suspension or revocation, then the denial, suspension or revocation becomes effective 90 days after the issuance of the decision on the appeal by the commission. (b) If a school does not appeal the denial, suspension or revocation of an exemption to the commission and the school does not cure the grounds for the denial, suspension or revocation within the period of time to appeal the decision to the commission, then the denial, suspension or revocation becomes effective upon the expiration of the period of time to appeal.
- Note: See note under 348.597.
- 348.609 Representation of possession of academic degree; complaints; civil penalties; rules; fees.
- Note: The amendments to 348.609 by section 186, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.609. (1) A person may not claim or represent that the person possesses any academic degree unless the degree has been awarded to or conferred upon the person by a school that: (a) Has accreditation recognized by the United States Department of Education or the foreign equivalent of such accreditation; (b) Has been approved by the Oregon Student Access Commission through the Office of Degree Authorization to offer and confer degrees in Oregon; (c) Is described in ORS 348.597; or (d) Is located in the United States and has been found by the commission to meet standards of academic quality comparable to those of an institution located in the United States that has accreditation, recognized by the United States Department of Education, to offer degrees of the type and level claimed by the person. (2)(a) A person who has been awarded a degree from a school other than a school described in subsection (1) of this section may claim or represent that the person possesses an academic degree if: (A) The person has been awarded a degree from a school that has the legal authority to issue degrees in the jurisdiction where the degree is issued; and (B) The claim or representation is accompanied by a disclaimer that states: (Name of school) does not have accreditation recognized by the United States Department of Education and has not been approved by the Office of Degree Authorization. (b) A disclaimer allowed under this subsection shall be made in any resume, letterhead, business card, announcement or advertisement in which the person is claiming or representing to have an academic degree from a school that does not meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section. (c) A person may not use a disclaimer described in this subsection for a degree received from a diploma mill. (d) This subsection does not alter any requirement for obtaining a license, admission into a school, teaching or employment or for other areas in which a degree from an accredited school is required. (3) The Oregon Student Access Commission shall adopt, by rule, standards and procedures for responding to complaints about degree claims and for validation of degree claims. Failure of a person to provide documentation of a claimed degree shall be prima facie evidence that the claim of such person to such degree is a violation of this section. (4) The Oregon Student Access Commission, by rule, may impose a fee on any school or person requesting validation of degree claims. The amount of the fee shall be established to recover designated expenses incurred by the commission in carrying out the administration of ORS 348.594 to 348.615. Any fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the Office of Degree Authorization Account established under ORS 348.601. (5)(a) The Oregon Student Access Commission, through the Office of Degree Authorization, may cause a civil suit to be instituted in the circuit court for legal or equitable remedies, including injunctive relief, to ensure compliance with this section. The commission may recover attorney fees and court costs for any such action. (b) The commission shall adopt a schedule of civil penalties for violations of this section. A civil penalty shall not exceed $1,000 per violation. (c) In addition to any action or penalty provided by law, any person who violates this section shall incur a civil penalty in an amount prescribed by the schedule adopted by the commission. Any civil penalty imposed under this subsection shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745. All penalties recovered under this subsection shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund. (6) The provisions of this section do not apply to a person who is a graduate of a veterinary college, or a veterinary department of a university or college, of good standing and repute, as determined by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
- 348.610 [1967 c.430 8; repealed by 1971 c.577 3]
- 348.611 Career pathways certificate of completion program; objections; approval from State Board of Education.
- Note: The amendments to 348.611 by section 187, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.611. (1) As used in this section: (a) Career pathways certificate of completion program means a certification program that: (A) Is offered at a community college; (B) Provides a specified proficiency in specific skills to meet an identified employment need; (C) Is provided in a grouping of 12 to 44 quarter credits, or an equivalent number of credits; (D) Is wholly contained within an associate degree program or a similar certification program of 45 or more quarter credits, or an equivalent number of credits, that was reviewed and approved as provided by ORS 348.603 (2); and (E) Satisfies the requirements for a career pathways certificate of completion program, as prescribed by the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development. (b) Program authority means: (A) The governing body of a community college; or (B) The designee of the governing body of a community college that has authority related to the offering of a career pathways certificate of completion program at the community college. (2)(a) At least 30 business days prior to a community college seeking final approval from the State Board of Education to offer a new career pathways certificate of completion program, the program authority shall provide notice of intent to offer the program to the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development. The notice of intent must be in the form required by the department and may be provided electronically. (b) Upon receiving a notice of intent described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department shall immediately provide electronic notice to any private institution that may be affected by the offering of a new career pathways certificate of completion program. (3) A private institution that objects to the offering of a career pathways certificate of completion program must provide a notice of objection to the program authority within 12 business days of receiving the notice of intent under subsection (2) of this section. (4) If a program authority receives a notice of objection as provided by subsection (3) of this section, the program authority must: (a) Within three business days after the last date by which a private institution may provide a notice of objection, offer all private institutions that provided a notice of objection the opportunity to participate in a meeting described in subsection (5) of this section; and (b) Postpone the seeking of final approval from the State Board of Education for the career pathways certificate of completion program until the requirements of subsection (6) of this section have been satisfied. (5)(a) A community college that provided a notice of intent under subsection (2) of this section and a private institution that provided a notice of objection under subsection (3) of this section shall participate in a meeting for the purpose of avoiding detrimental duplication or a significantly adverse impact by: (A) Identifying opportunities for collaboration in programs; (B) Forming agreements or partnerships for offering programs; or (C) Developing ideas for modifying programs. (b) The program authority or the private institution may invite the Oregon Student Access Commission or any other third party to join a meeting or to act as a mediator of a meeting. (6) A program authority may seek final approval from the State Board of Education for a program following a postponement described in subsection (4) of this section if: (a) An agreement is reached between the program authority and all of the private institutions that participated in the meeting described in subsection (5) of this section; or (b) The program authority and the private institutions that participated in the meeting described in subsection (5) of this section are unable to reach an agreement within 15 business days. (7) Notwithstanding the timelines prescribed by subsections (3), (4) and (6) of this section, the program authority and the private institutions may mutually agree to adjust the timelines.
- 348.612 Revocation of approval; hearing.
- Note: The amendments to 348.612 by section 188, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.612. The Oregon Student Access Commission may revoke or suspend any approval given to a school under ORS 348.606 for proper cause after a hearing. Such hearing shall be held only after the school has been given 20 days notice in writing of the time and place of such hearing. Hearings shall be held in accordance with the rules of the commission adopted under ORS 348.530.
- 348.615 Appeal procedure.
- Note: The amendments to 348.615 by section 189, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.615. If the Oregon Student Access Commission refuses to grant approval to a school to confer degrees or revokes the approval to confer degrees, the refusal or revocation shall be subject to the right of review by an action brought in the circuit court of the county in which the school is located. Such review shall be tried as an action not triable by right to a jury. (Scholarship Program Tax Credit)
- 348.616 Minimum criteria for certification of employer program; rules.
- 348.618 Requirements for program certification application; acceptance and rejection of application.
- 348.620 [1967 c.430 9; 1971 c.577 2; renumbered 348.592 in 1997]
- 348.621 Requirements for tax credit certification application.
- 348.625 Definitions for ORS 348.570 and 348.625 to 348.695.
- 348.630 Eligible recipients; limitations; credit check.
- 348.635 Establishment of loan terms and conditions.
- 348.640 Administration of loans by private lenders; repayment to state; risk of loss.
- 348.645 [1987 c.842 7; repealed by 2007 c.426 7]
- 348.650 [1987 c.842 6; repealed by 2007 c.426 7]
- 348.655 Issuance of revenue bonds; amount; interest tax exempt.
- 348.660 Determination to issue revenue bonds; duties of State Treasurer; factors to consider.
- 348.665 Laws governing issuance of bonds; powers of State Treasurer.
- 348.670 Administrative expenses.
- 348.675 Refunding of bonds.
- 348.680 Validity of bonds.
- 348.685 Covenants in actions authorizing bonds; contents.
- 348.690 Liability of state for bonds.
- 348.695 Rights and remedies of bondholders and trustees.
- 348.696 Education Stability Fund; investment; earnings.
- 348.699 [1995 c.12 6; repealed by 1997 c.524 6] (Oregon Growth Account)
- 348.701 Definitions for ORS 348.701 to 348.710.
- 348.702 Oregon Growth Account.
- Note: The amendments to 348.702 by section 2, chapter 805, Oregon Laws 2009, become operative July 1, 2013. See section 7, chapter 805, Oregon Laws 2009. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2013, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.702. (1) There is created within the Education Stability Fund the Oregon Growth Account, to which shall be credited, in the manner provided in subsection (2) of this section, 10 percent of the funds transferred under section 4, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution, from the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund to the Education Stability Fund. Separate records shall be maintained for moneys in the Oregon Growth Account that are available for the purposes specified in subsection (5) of this section. The account may be credited with unrestricted appropriations, gifts, donations, grants or contract proceeds from any source, with investments or funds from any source and with returns on investments made from the account. (2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may credit to the Oregon Growth Account from the first funds transferred in a fiscal year to the Education Stability Fund under section 4, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution, an amount up to the amount the department estimates to be 10 percent of the funds required to be transferred to the Education Stability Fund for that fiscal year. (3) If at the end of the fiscal year the amount credited to the Oregon Growth Account under subsection (2) of this section is less than or greater than 10 percent of the amount required to be transferred under section 4, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution, to the Education Stability Fund, the amount credited to the Oregon Growth Account shall be adjusted in one of the following ways: (a) The amount credited to the account in the following fiscal year may be adjusted; (b) Any excess may be transferred from the Oregon Growth Account to the Education Stability Fund; or (c) Any shortage may be transferred from the Education Stability Fund to the Oregon Growth Account from funds available for that purpose. (4) Adjustments required by subsection (3) of this section shall be made without consideration of any interest or other earnings that have accrued during the fiscal year. (5) The purpose of the Oregon Growth Account is to earn returns for the Education Stability Fund by making investments in or by providing seed capital for emerging growth businesses. (6) The investment of funds in the Oregon Growth Account shall be governed by the Oregon Growth Account Board.
- 348.703 Management and investment of moneys in account; reporting requirement; contracts for investment advice and other services.
- 348.704 Allocation, withdrawal and transfer of assets in account.
- 348.705 [Formerly 351.265; 1987 c.880 1; repealed by 1997 c.652 63]
- 348.706 Oregon Resource and Technology Development Subaccount.
- 348.707 Oregon Growth Account Board; members; terms; compensation; powers and duties.
- 348.710 Confidentiality of records, communications and information.
- 348.715 [Formerly 351.270; 1982 s.s.1 c.20 4; 1985 c.555 17; 1987 c.880 2; 1991 c.667 15; repealed by 1997 c.652 63] (Oregon Education Fund)
- 348.716 Oregon Education Fund; use; payment of education lottery bonds.
- Note: 348.716 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 348.725 [1975 c.553 3; 1987 c.880 3; repealed by 1991 c.667 17]
- 348.735 [Formerly 351.275; repealed by 1987 c.880 19]
- 348.745 [Formerly 351.280; repealed by 1987 c.880 19]
- 348.755 [Formerly 351.285; 1987 c.880 4; repealed by 1997 c.652 63]
- 348.765 [Amended by 1987 c.880 5; repealed by 1997 c.652 63]
- 348.785 [Formerly 351.297; 1987 c.880 6; repealed by 1991 c.667 17]
- 348.795 [Formerly 351.298; 1987 c.880 7; repealed by 1991 c.667 17]
- 348.805 [1969 c.182 1; 1971 c.577 1; renumbered 348.105]
- 348.815 [Formerly 351.301; repealed by 1991 c.667 17]
- 348.825 [Formerly 351.302; 1987 c.880 8; repealed by 1991 c.667 17]
- 348.830 [1979 c.308 2; 1987 c.880 9; repealed by 1997 c.652 63]
- 348.835 [Formerly 351.710; 1979 c.308 3; 1981 c.167 1; 1987 c.880 10; 1995 c.119 1; repealed by 1997 c.652 63]
- 348.840 [1982 s.s.1 c.20 2; 1987 c.880 11; repealed by 1997 c.652 63] OREGON 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS NETWORK
- 348.841 Definitions for ORS 348.841 to 348.873.
- Note: 348.841 to 348.873 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 348.844 Policy on higher education qualified tuition savings program.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.845 [Formerly 351.720; 1987 c.880 12; repealed by 1997 c.652 63]
- 348.849 Oregon 529 College Savings Board; membership.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.853 Board powers and duties; establishment of network; rules.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.855 [Formerly 351.730; 1979 c.284 139; 1987 c.880 13; repealed by 1997 c.652 63]
- 348.856 Oregon 529 College Savings Network Fund.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.857 Network participation; contribution limitations; fees.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.860 Right to direct investment of contributions or earnings; liability for loss.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.863 Prohibitions and limitations on accounts.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.865 [Formerly 351.740; repealed by 1997 c.652 63]
- 348.867 Designated beneficiary of account; confidentiality of account information.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.869 State interest in contributions and earnings.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.870 Account withdrawals; rules; report.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.873 Report to Governor and Legislative Assembly.
- Note: See note under 348.841.
- 348.875 [Formerly 351.750; 1979 c.308 4; 1987 c.880 14; repealed by 1997 c.652 63]
- 348.885 [Formerly 351.760; 1979 c.308 5; 1987 c.880 15; repealed by 1997 c.652 63] COORDINATION OF STATE AGENCIES
- 348.890 Higher Education Coordinating Commission policy direction for implementation of agreements.
- Note: The amendments to 348.890 by section 205a, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, including amendments by section 205, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.890. (1) The State Board of Higher Education and the State Board of Education shall hold at least one meeting annually as the Joint Boards of Education for the purpose of coordinating their activities and reaching joint agreement on matters of education policy and opportunities of mutual interest to the two boards and to the populations served by the boards. (2) Bylaws to be adopted by the members shall determine procedures for setting meeting dates, locations, chairperson rotation, agendas and staff support. (3) The Joint Boards of Education shall provide policy direction to implement regional partnership proposals and any other joint program or activity approved by both boards. (4) Notwithstanding ORS 351.063 (3), the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development and the Oregon University System may use appropriations from the General Fund to implement agreements approved by the Joint Boards of Education that provide direct aid to a student, or other incentives that encourage shared use of facilities, programs and other resources of public universities listed in ORS 352.002 and community colleges.
- 348.900 Needs assessment for health care occupations; evaluation of health care education programs.
- Note: The amendments to 348.900 by section 206a, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, including amendments by section 206, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.900. (1) The Employment Department, in consultation with health care industry employers, shall perform a statewide and regional needs assessment for health care occupations to identify emerging occupations and occupations for which there is high demand or a shortage of workers. The assessment shall be performed as necessary on a periodic basis, as determined by the department, in consultation with industry employers. To perform the needs assessment, the department may consider any reliable data sources available to the department. (2) Based on the needs assessment, the Joint Boards of Education shall inform the community colleges, public universities listed in ORS 352.002, Oregon Health and Science University and health care industry employers of the identified statewide needs and invite the development of health care education programs that are responsive to those needs. (3) When approving health care education programs, the State Board of Education, the State Board of Higher Education and the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors shall use the statewide needs assessment to evaluate whether a program fulfills statewide needs. If a board determines there is a statewide need, the board shall facilitate the: (a) Coordination of new health care education programs and existing health care education programs that are similar to the new health care education programs to address the statewide need; and (b) Alignment of health care education programs relating to statewide access, student transferability between programs, course articulation and common student learning outcomes for health care education programs. (4) In the development and approval of health care education programs, community colleges, public universities, Oregon Health and Science University, the State Board of Education, the State Board of Higher Education and the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors shall consider issues related to statewide access, student transferability between programs, course articulation and common student learning outcomes for health care education programs. The community colleges, public universities, Oregon Health and Science University and boards shall continue to provide and improve upon an effective articulation and transfer framework for students in Oregon s post-secondary sectors.
- Note: 348.900 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 348.910 Applied baccalaureate degrees.
- Note: The amendments to 348.910 by section 207a, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2012. See section 292, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative until July 1, 2012, including amendments by section 36, chapter 9, Oregon Laws 2011, and section 207, chapter 637, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 348.910. (1) As used in this section, applied baccalaureate degree means a bachelor s degree designed to incorporate applied associate courses and degrees with additional coursework emphasizing higher-order thinking skills and advanced technical knowledge and skills. (2) The Joint Boards of Education shall develop a plan for offering applied baccalaureate degree programs at community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002. The boards shall consider the following types of programs for the purpose of offering some of these types and the possibility of combinations of these types: (a) A career ladder program that requires a substantial number of upper level courses in the same technical area of study as the student s applied associate degree; (b) An inverse program that reverses the traditional curriculum sequence by adding general education courses in the student s third and fourth years to the associate degree courses taken in the student s first and second years; (c) A management ladder program that combines associate degree requirements with applied management skills coursework; and (d) A work experience program that combines general education and technical coursework with direct, supervised work experience in a relevant field. (3) The Joint Boards of Education plan must include the following elements: (a) The method by which the applied baccalaureate degree programs will be created, including any necessary accreditation by the relevant accrediting agency; (b) The criteria for approving the degree and course options offered by public universities listed in ORS 352.002 and community colleges; (c) The articulation agreements between community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 necessary to ensure that the applied baccalaureate degree programs are as widely available as possible; (d) The resources required to implement the applied baccalaureate degree program; (e) The timeline necessary to implement the applied baccalaureate degree program; and (f) A recommendation as to whether community colleges should be allowed to offer applied baccalaureate degrees.
- Note: 348.910 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. EDUCATION COMMISSION OF THE STATES
- 348.950 Education Commission of the States; members; dues.
- 348.990 [Derived from 351.990; 1979 c.308 6; repealed by 1997 c.652 63]
- 348.992 Criminal penalty.
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