The needs of Idaho are changing, and the educational institutions must be capable of changing to meet new needs. The long distances within the state, its diversified topography, and the locations of its existing institutions require that each one provide access to general education programs. While granting that all institutions have regional missions, and that all, therefore, will provide essential courses for regional clienteles, a number of programs offered by the institutions must serve a primarily state wide mission. The discovery of new knowledge through research is an essential component in developing quality instruction. The knowledge gained through research also forms the cornerstone of many of the public services that the educational institutions provide the state's citizens.
Public service is an important responsibility of the institutions.
Such studies are fundamental to all academic programs. Institutions offering them must have adequate resources, and must be prepared through their budgetary processes to meet needs outside their regions by any of a variety of delivery methods. The need for new programs will be assessed by the Academic Affairs Council. Principles Governing the Review of Existing Programs. Over future years, the roles and missions of institutions will change.