2006 Utah Code - 53B-1-103 — Establishment of State Board of Regents -- Powers and authority.

     53B-1-103.   Establishment of State Board of Regents -- Powers and authority.
     (1) There is established a State Board of Regents.
     (2) (a) The board is vested with the control, management, and supervision of the institutions of higher education designated in Section 53B-1-102 in a manner consistent with the policy and purpose of this title and the specific powers and responsibilities granted to it.
     (b) The board is vested with the following powers relating to the Utah College of Applied Technology and its college campuses:
     (i) approving each competency-based associate of applied technology degree before allowing a college campus to offer the degree;
     (ii) making rules governing the transfer of applied technology education degrees awarded by the Utah College of Applied Technology to other higher education institutions;
     (iii) appointing the president for the Utah College of Applied Technology in accordance with Section 53B-2a-102 and board policy; and
     (iv) facilitating and coordinating the operation of the Utah College of Applied Technology within the system of higher education.
     (c) Except for the Utah College of Applied Technology, the board may modify the name of an institution under its control and management, as designated in Section 53B-1-102, to reflect the role and general course of study of the institution.
     (3) The board is the State Postsecondary Review Entity for Utah for purposes of Title IV, Part H, of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Act Amendments of 1992.
     (4) This section does not affect the power and authority vested in the State Board of Education to apply for, accept, and manage federal appropriations for the establishment and maintenance of applied technology education.

Amended by Chapter 289, 2003 General Session