§ 74-3205d — Commission for higher education coordination; meetings; powers and duties; expiration date, certain provisions; powers and duties transferred to state board; other advisory bodies authorized

(a) The commission for higher education coordination shall meet at Topeka at least quarterly in each year on dates fixed by the commission. Special meetings may be held upon the call of the chairperson of the commission or upon petition to the chairperson by the other two members of the commission. The date and place of all special meetings shall be designated in the call. Two members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business but one member may adjourn any regular or special meeting to a definite time and place.
(b) The commission for higher education coordination shall:
(1) Conduct continuous review and evaluation of the comprehensive plan for coordination of higher education and make recommendations as deemed necessary and appropriate for amendment, revision or modification of the plan;
(2) review existing and proposed educational programs, courses of instruction, and program and course locations and make recommendations to the state board with respect to the coordination of such programs, courses and locations;
(3) collect and analyze data and maintain a uniform postsecondary education data base;
(4) formulate recommendations for resolution of conflicts among and between postsecondary educational sectors and institutions;
(5) compile and coordinate core indicators of quality performance for postsecondary educational institutions;
(6) broker affiliations and mergers of postsecondary educational institutions;
(7) coordinate a state system interface with municipal universities and with private colleges and universities;
(8) formulate budget requests for state student financial assistance programs; and
(9) make reports on the performance of its functions and duties together with any proposals and recommendations it may formulate with respect thereto at each regular meeting of the state board.
(c) On June 30, 2003, the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall expire and shall be of no force and effect. On and after June 30, 2003, the powers and duties of the commission for higher education coordination shall be powers and duties of the state board of regents and the references in subsection (b) to the commission for higher education coordination shall mean the state board of regents. On and after June 30, 2003, the state board shall have authority to establish and organize such commissions, committees, advisory councils or other groups as it shall deem necessary and appropriate to the fulfillment of its constitutional and statutory responsibilities.

Legislative History

L. 1999, ch. 147, § 11; L. 2002, ch. 188, § 7; July 1.