2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 21. HIGHER EDUCATION
ARTICLE 41. STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: CURRICULA; COURSES OF STUDY; PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 2. GENERAL POWERS

IC 21-41-2
Chapter 2. General Powers

IC 21-41-2-1
Applicability of chapter; power to prescribe curricula
Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to the board of trustees of the following state educational institutions:
(1) Ball State University.
(2) Indiana University.
(3) Indiana State University.
(4) Purdue University.
(5) University of Southern Indiana.
(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may prescribe the curricula and courses of study offered by the state educational institution and define the standards of proficiency and satisfaction within the curricula and courses established by the state educational institution.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.

IC 21-41-2-2
Powers needing approval
Sec. 2. After March 29, 1971, a state educational institution may not:
(1) establish any new branch, regional campus, or extension center;
(2) establish any new or additional academic college or school; or
(3) offer any:
(A) new associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree; or
(B) additional program of two (2) semesters or an equivalent duration leading to a certificate or other indication of accomplishment;
without the approval of the commission for higher education or without specific authorization by the general assembly.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.

IC 21-41-2-3
Power to enter into agreements with governmental units
Sec. 3. Any state educational institution may enter into contractual agreements with governmental units or with business and industry for specific programs to be wholly supported by the governmental unit or business and industry without the approval of the commission for higher education.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.