ORS 350.075
Powers, duties and functions

  • rules

(1)

As used in this section, “student access programs” means scholarship, loan, grant and access programs described in ORS chapter 348.

(2)

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall be guided by the legislative findings in ORS 341.009 (Policy), 350.001 (Legislative findings) and 350.005 (Additional findings) and the goals and mission of post-secondary education set forth in ORS 350.009 (Fundamental goals of public higher education) and 350.014 (Mission of education beyond high school).

(3)

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall:

(a)

Develop state goals for the state post-secondary education system, including community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities), and for student access programs.

(b)

Determine strategic investments in the state’s community colleges, public universities and student access programs necessary to achieve state post-secondary education goals.

(c)

Coordinate the post-secondary elements of data collection and structure, with the advice and recommendation of the state’s independent institutions, community colleges and public universities, as appropriate, in order to construct a state longitudinal data system.

(d)

Adopt a strategic plan for achieving state post-secondary education goals, taking into consideration the contributions of this state’s independent institutions, philanthropic organizations and other organizations dedicated to helping Oregonians reach state goals. State post-secondary education goals as described in this section should include, but need not be limited to:

(A)

Increasing the educational attainment of the population;

(B)

Increasing this state’s global economic competitiveness and the quality of life of its residents;

(C)

Ensuring affordable access for qualified Oregon students at each college or public university;

(D)

Removing barriers to on-time completion; and

(E)

Tracking progress toward meeting the state’s post-secondary education goals established in the strategic plan described in this paragraph.

(e)

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(A)

Each biennium, after receiving funding requests from the state’s community colleges and public universities as authorized by law, recommend to the Governor a consolidated higher education agency request budget aligned with the strategic plan described in paragraph (d) of this subsection, including appropriations for:
(i)
Student access programs;
(ii)
Public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities), including but not limited to education and general operations, statewide public services and state-funded debt service;
(iii)
Community colleges, including but not limited to education and general operations and state-funded debt service;
(iv)
New facilities or programs;
(v)
Capital improvements and deferred maintenance;
(vi)
Special initiatives and investments; and
(vii)
Any other program, duty or function a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) is authorized to undertake.

(B)

In the development of the consolidated higher education agency request budget:
(i)
Determine the costs necessary to provide quality post-secondary education;
(ii)
Solicit input from educators, education policy experts, appropriate legislative committees, students and other persons interested in the development of the funding model; and
(iii)
Solicit public input regarding educational priorities.

(f)

Adopt rules governing the distribution of appropriations from the Legislative Assembly to community colleges, public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and student access programs. These rules must be based on allocation formulas developed in consultation with the state’s community colleges and public universities, as appropriate.

(g)

Approve or disapprove any significant change to the academic program of a community college or a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities). In reaching a decision under this paragraph, the commission shall consider the recommendation from the community college or public university seeking to make the change to an academic program that is issued pursuant to the obligation of the governing board of a community college or public university to review and approve academic programs. The commission shall ensure that approved programs:

(A)

Are consistent with the mission statement of the community college or public university;

(B)

Do not unnecessarily duplicate academic programs offered by Oregon’s other community colleges or public universities;

(C)

Are not located in a geographic area that will cause undue hardship to Oregon’s other community colleges or public universities; and

(D)

Are allocated among Oregon’s community colleges and public universities to maximize the achievement of statewide needs and requirements.

(h)

For public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities):

(A)

Approve the mission statement adopted by a governing board of a public university.

(B)

Review and determine whether a proposed annual increase of resident undergraduate enrollment fees of greater than five percent is appropriate.

(C)

Advise the Governor and the Legislative Assembly on issues of university governance.

(D)

Approve and authorize degrees.

(E)

Perform the evaluation and certification required by ORS 350.095 (Budgetary items in funding request).
(i)
Authorize degrees to be offered by independent post-secondary institutions in this state under ORS 348.594 (Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615) to 348.615 (Appeal procedure).

(j)

Oversee the licensing of career schools under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.450 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.450 (Annual inspection fee).

(k)

Have the authority to enter into and administer interstate agreements regarding the provision of post-secondary distance education. The participation by an educational institution that is not based in this state in distance learning courses or programs that are part of an interstate agreement entered into and administered under this paragraph does not constitute operating in this state for purposes of ORS 348.594 (Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615) to 348.615 (Appeal procedure). The commission, by rule, may impose a fee on any educational institution that seeks to operate under or participate in such interstate agreements. The fee amount shall be established to recover designated expenses incurred by the commission in participating in such agreements.

(L)

Administer a statewide longitudinal data system.

(m)

In coordination with the Department of Education, the Employment Department and other state agencies, conduct statewide longitudinal studies and reporting of early learning, kindergarten through grade 12 education, higher education and workforce programs. For the purposes of this paragraph:

(A)

The commission shall enter into written interagency agreements with the Department of Education, the Employment Department and any other state agencies necessary for conducting statewide longitudinal studies and reporting.

(B)

The commission may share data from the statewide longitudinal data system with persons or public bodies. For purposes of this subparagraph, the commission shall adopt rules to establish procedures for requesting or sharing data and may enter into written agreements for sharing data.

(C)

The commission is considered an authorized representative of state educational agencies under applicable state and federal law for purposes of accessing, compiling and storing student data for research, audit and evaluation purposes.

(4)

In addition to the duties described in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall advise the Legislative Assembly, the Governor, community colleges, public universities and other state boards and commissions on policies in order to:

(a)

Ensure or improve access to higher education by diverse and underserved populations.

(b)

Encourage student success and completion initiatives.

(c)

Improve the coordination of the provision of educational services, including:

(A)

Transfers and coenrollment throughout the higher education system;

(B)

Accelerated college credit programs for high school students;

(C)

Applied baccalaureate and other transfer degrees;

(D)

Programs and grants that span multiple institutions; and

(E)

Reciprocity agreements with other states.

(d)

In coordination with the State Board of Education, enhance the use and quality of dual credit, career and technical pathways and efforts to create a culture of college attendance in this state.

(e)

In coordination with the State Workforce and Talent Development Board, local workforce development boards, the Oregon Health and Science University and independent institutions, ensure that the state’s colleges and universities offer programs in high-demand occupations that meet Oregon’s workforce needs.

(f)

Improve economies of scale by encouraging and facilitating the use of the shared services among post-secondary institutions in this state.

(5)

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission, in a manner consistent with ORS chapter 183, may adopt administrative rules.

(6)

With the exception of the rulemaking authority granted in subsection (5) of this section, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission may delegate any of its powers, duties or functions to a committee of the commission or to the executive director of the commission.

(7)

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may, subject to the Public Contracting Code, enter into contracts and agreements, including grant agreements, with public and private entities for those higher education and workforce development activities that are consistent with ORS 350.001 (Legislative findings) and 350.005 (Additional findings), with the policies set forth in ORS chapters 341 and 348 and with statutory policies related to career schools and public universities.

(8)

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(a)

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may exercise only powers, duties and functions expressly granted by the Legislative Assembly. Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, all other authorities reside at the institutional level with the respective boards of the post-secondary institutions.

(b)

The commission has implied and direct authority to implement the powers, duties and functions expressly granted to the commission by the Legislative Assembly.

(c)

Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this subsection, the commission may not exercise any authority, express or implied, statutorily provided to a governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or a community college operated under ORS chapter 341. [Formerly 351.735; 2016 c.30 §§5,6; 2016 c.117 §§55,56; 2017 c.66 §§7,8; 2017 c.98 §§1,2,3; 2017 c.185 §§5,6; 2017 c.297 §§21,22; 2017 c.440 §§2a,2b; 2019 c.384 §§18,19,20; 2019 c.395 §§14,15,16; 2019 c.572 §§3,4,5]

Source: Section 350.075 — Powers, duties and functions; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html.

350.001
Legislative findings
350.005
Additional findings
350.009
Fundamental goals of public higher education
350.014
Mission of education beyond high school
350.018
Educational attainment goals for adult Oregonians not currently enrolled in academic programs
350.050
Higher Education Coordinating Commission
350.055
Qualifications of members
350.060
Officers
350.065
Executive director
350.070
Advisory and technical committees
350.075
Powers, duties and functions
350.080
Ability of Higher Education Coordinating Commission to accept and deposit moneys or property and to apply for funds
350.085
Mission statements and academic programs of public universities
350.090
Biennial funding request
350.095
Budgetary items in funding request
350.100
Implementation of diverse educator recruitment plans
350.105
Report on capital construction projects
350.110
Coordination between Higher Education Coordinating Commission, public universities, community college districts and independent for-profit and not-for-profit institutions of higher education
350.115
Regional services institutes
350.120
Program purpose and function
350.125
Report on competency-based education
350.130
Enrollment and graduation rate of Oregon high school students at post-secondary institutions of education
350.150
Office to function under Higher Education Coordinating Commission
350.155
Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development Account
350.160
Director of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development
350.165
Advanced Technology Education and Training Fund
350.170
Advanced technology education and training grants and loans
350.175
Certificates for passing approved high school equivalency tests
350.200
Prohibition on requiring prospective students to disclose prior criminal convictions when applying
350.203
Parental identification on institution forms
350.205
Display of mandatory enrollment fees
350.208
Display of estimated cost of required course materials and course fees
350.240
Eligibility of various students to receive financial aid from Higher Education Coordinating Commission
350.245
Ballot drop sites and voter registration procedures at schools of higher education
350.250
Students unable because of religious beliefs to attend classes on certain days
350.253
Written policies on sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking
350.255
Written sexual assault protocol
350.257
Limitations on investigations involving sexual assault, domestic violence or stalking
350.259
Written policy on hazing
350.260
Student journalists
350.262
Benefits navigator
350.265
Armed Forces recruitment on campuses
350.270
Priority enrollment system for active or former member of Armed Forces or qualified dependent of former member
350.272
Prohibited actions related to access to personal social media accounts
350.274
Cause of action for violation of ORS 350.272
350.276
Definitions for ORS 350.278 and 350.280
350.278
Disclosure of Social Security number of student attending public university
350.280
Disclosure of Social Security number of community college student
350.282
Action for disclosure of Social Security number
350.285
Waiver of tuition for family members of deceased or disabled veterans or children of Purple Heart recipients
350.287
Continuing resident tuition and fees for spouses or dependent children of active members of Armed Forces
350.290
Resident tuition and fees for nonresident students who served, or who are dependents of someone who served, in Armed Forces or international position
350.292
Resident tuition and fees for Native American or Alaska Native students
350.295
Annual report on reduced tuition rate and tuition waiver recipients
350.300
Waiver of tuition and fees for foster child
350.305
Number and graduation rate of current and former foster children enrolled at community colleges and public universities
350.350
“Public institution of higher education” defined for ORS 350.355 and 350.360
350.355
Health care benefits for part-time faculty
350.357
Part-Time Faculty Insurance Fund
350.360
Review of employees at public institutions of higher education
350.370
Requirements for classification as post-doctoral scholar position
350.375
Cultural competency requirements at public universities and community colleges
350.379
Use of apprentices, minority individuals and women in qualified contracts
350.395
Transfer Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
350.400
Establishment of foundational curricula
350.404
Unified statewide transfer agreements
350.408
Community college obligations when informed that enrolled student intends to pursue bachelor’s degree
350.412
Role of Higher Education Coordinating Commission in facilitating foundational curricula and unified statewide transfer agreements
350.417
Academic credit for advanced placement (AP) exam or International Baccalaureate (IB) program
350.420
Accelerated college credit programs
350.423
Adoption of common course numbering system
350.426
Transfer Council
350.429
Transfer Council responsibilities
350.432
Developmental educational requirements
350.500
Forestry Education Council
350.505
Qualifications of members of Forestry Education Council
350.510
Administration of Forestry Education Council
350.515
Criteria and measurements for investments in professional forestry education
350.520
Public University Fund subaccount for professional forestry education
350.525
No obligation to fund subaccount
350.530
Review of allocations by President of Oregon State University
350.540
Venture grant program
350.545
University venture development funds
350.550
Purposes of funds
350.600
Legislative findings
350.605
Public purpose to encourage and increase opportunities in independent higher education
350.610
Policies and practices of state agencies and Higher Education Coordinating Commission
350.615
State financial aid for students
350.620
State policies to enhance and encourage independent higher education
350.630
Legislative findings
350.635
Definitions for ORS 350.630 to 350.655
350.640
Contracts with independent institutions for nonsectarian and nonreligious educational services
350.645
Computation of payments under contracts
350.650
Rules
350.655
Severability
350.665
Definitions for ORS 350.665 to 350.695
350.670
Finance of education facilities by municipalities
350.675
Powers of municipality
350.680
Revenue bonds
350.685
Revenue bonds secured by education facility revenues
350.690
Municipalities acting jointly
350.695
Investment of revenues
350.750
Nonresident tuition in post-secondary educational institutions
350.755
Interstate agreements
350.770
Western Regional Higher Education Compact ratified
350.775
Compact provisions
350.780
Effective time of compact
350.785
Commission members
350.790
Authority to take action to achieve ends of compact
350.795
Contracts to furnish out-of-state educational service to Oregon students
350.800
Selection of Oregon residents to receive out-of-state educational service
350.805
Contracts to furnish educational service in Oregon public universities to out-of-state students
350.810
Effect of registering to vote on student eligibility to participate in Western Undergraduate Exchange
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