Ind. Code ch. 21-26-5

Ind. Code ch. 21-26-5
in effect

Ind. Code § 21-26-5-1 Purdue University at Fort Wayne; metropolitan university

Sec. 1. The commission for higher education shall designate, treat, and classify for reporting purposes Purdue University Fort Wayne as a metropolitan university and not a regional campus. As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.239. Amended by P.L.81-2019, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 21-26-5-2 Commission policies; unique role

Sec. 2. The commission for higher education shall establish a set of policies for Purdue University Fort Wayne that recognizes its unique role in the Indiana system of public higher education, including policies that: (1) establish performance funding metrics that are appropriate for the characteristics of the student body enrolled full time and part time at Purdue University Fort Wayne; (2) permit a higher percentage of on-campus residential housing than is permitted by the commission for higher education for regional campuses; (3) facilitate the delivery of a broad array of master's degrees and terminal professional doctoral degrees: (A) that are offered in disciplines needed in the metropolitan area; and (B) as approved by the board of trustees of Purdue University and the commission for higher education; and (4) facilitate both basic and applied research primarily but not limited exclusively to research having the potential to advance the quality of life in the region in which Purdue University Fort Wayne is located and the competitiveness and recognition of the region's individuals, businesses, and other entities in global commerce and affairs. As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.239. Amended by P.L.81-2019, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 21-26-5-3 Purdue University; development and operation of a metropolitan university

Sec. 3. The board of trustees of Purdue University shall facilitate the development and operation of Purdue University Fort Wayne as a metropolitan university, including the goals and policies described in section 2 of this chapter. The board of trustees, the president, the faculty, and the administration of Purdue University shall recognize the need for Purdue University Fort Wayne to develop unique policies and practices in support of its mission and shall encourage within the Purdue University system opportunities for flexibility and autonomy. As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.239. Amended by P.L.81-2019, SEC.17.
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