2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 21. HIGHER EDUCATION
ARTICLE 27. STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: GENERAL POWERS
CHAPTER 8. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA

IC 21-27-8
Chapter 8. University of Southern Indiana

IC 21-27-8-1
Applicability of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to the University of Southern Indiana.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.

IC 21-27-8-2
Research and public service
Sec. 2. The University of Southern Indiana may engage in research or public service that furthers an educational purpose.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.

IC 21-27-8-3
Powers; rights; privileges; duties
Sec. 3. The University of Southern Indiana may exercise all powers, rights, privileges, and duties conferred upon the University of Southern Indiana or the board of trustees by any statute enacted by the general assembly.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.

IC 21-27-8-4
Rules
Sec. 4. The University of Southern Indiana may adopt rules to carry out its powers and duties.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.

IC 21-27-8-5
Board; power to conduct affairs of the university
Sec. 5. The University of Southern Indiana may exercise all powers necessary to conduct efficiently the affairs of the University of Southern Indiana.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.

IC 21-27-8-6
Power to sue and be sued
Sec. 6. The University of Southern Indiana may sue and be sued.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.

IC 21-27-8-7
Diversity committee
Sec. 7. (a) The board shall create a diversity committee to do the following:
(1) Review and recommend faculty employment policies concerning diversity issues.
(2) Review faculty and administration personnel complaints concerning diversity issues.
(3) Make recommendations to promote and maintain cultural

diversity among faculty members.
(4) Make recommendations to promote recruitment and retention of minority students.
(b) The diversity committee shall issue an annual report stating the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the committee to the board.
As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.6.