Ind. Code ch. 21-41-2

in effect

Ind. Code § 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. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-2(a)(7).] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.

Ind. Code § 21-41-2-2 Powers needing approval of commission for higher education or general assembly

Sec. 2. After March 29, 1971, a state educational institution may not: (1) establish any new branch, regional campus, 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. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(7) part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282. Amended by P.L.174-2018, SEC.34.

Ind. Code § 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. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(7) part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.

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