2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 09 - Education and Culture
Chapter 351 - Higher Education Generally
Section 351.047 - Mission statements and academic programs of public universities.

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall:

(1) Review all mission statements of the public universities listed in ORS 352.002; and

(2) Approve all significant changes to academic programs offered at the public universities, and shall ensure that the changes:

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

(b) Do not unnecessarily duplicate academic programs offered by other public universities;

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

(d) Are allocated among the public universities to maximize the achievement of statewide needs and requirements. [2011 c.637 §23; 2013 c.768 §41]

Note: The amendments to 351.047 by section 41, chapter 768, Oregon Laws 2013, become operative July 1, 2014. See section 171, chapter 768, Oregon Laws 2013. The text that is operative until July 1, 2014, is set forth for the user's convenience.
The State Board of Higher Education shall:

(1) Review all mission statements of the public universities listed in ORS 352.002; and

(2) Approve all academic programs offered at the public universities, and shall ensure that the academic programs:

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

(b) Do not unnecessarily duplicate academic programs offered by other public universities listed in ORS 352.002; and

(c) Are allocated among the public universities in the Oregon University System to maximize the achievement of statewide needs and requirements.