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IN Code § 21-27-10-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers|Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions|21-27-10-9. State Entity for Purposes of United States Department of Education Regulations

Sec. 9. A state educational institution that:(1) exists as an instrumentality of the state in the form of a body corporate, body politic, or body corporate and body politic; and(2) controls a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution;is considered to be a governmental entity equivalent to the state for purposes of United States Department of Education regulations.As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
IN Code § 21-27-10-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers|Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions|21-27-10-10. Confirmation of Institution as a Public School

Sec. 10. The executive director of the commission may issue a confirmation of the status of a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution as a public school for purposes of United States Department of Education regulations.As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
IN Code § 21-28-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-2. "Agreement"

Sec. 2. "Agreement", for purposes of IC 21-28-4, refers to an agreement entered into under IC 21-28-4 by the board of trustees of a state educational institution.[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-3. "Chief Information Officer"

Sec. 3. "Chief information officer" means the chief information officer of the office of technology appointed under IC 4-13.1-2-3.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-1(b) part.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-4. "Commission"

Sec. 4. "Commission" refers to the Midwestern Higher Education Commission.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-1.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-5. "Compact"

Sec. 5. "Compact" refers to the Midwestern Higher Education Compact established by IC 21-28-3.[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-6. "Coordinating Unit"

Sec. 6. "Coordinating unit" refers to the committee or body established under IC 21-28-5-8 to coordinate use of the transmission system or the designated electronic format, or both.[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-7. "Designated Electronic Format"

Sec. 7. "Designated electronic format" refers to the electronic format established under IC 21-28-5-3.[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-8. "Electronic Format"

Sec. 8. "Electronic format" means a format using the most appropriate technological medium.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-1(a).]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-9. "Enabling Statute"

Sec. 9. "Enabling statute" means the following:(1) In the case of the Ball State University board of trustees, one (1) or more of the following:IC 21-33.IC 21-34.IC 21-35-2.IC 21-35-3.IC 21-35-5.IC 20-24.5-2.(2) In the case of the trustees of Indiana University, one (1) or more of the following:IC 21-33.IC 21-34.IC 21-35-2.IC 21-35-3.IC 21-35-5.IC 20-24.5-2.(3) In the case of the Indiana State University board of trustees, one (1) or more of the following:IC 21-33.IC 21-34.IC 21-35-2.IC 21-35-3.IC 21-35-5.IC 20-24.5-2.(4) In the case of the trustees of Ivy Tech Community College, one (1) or more of the following:IC 21-33.IC 21-34.(5) In the case of the trustees of Purdue University, one (1) or more of the following:IC 21-33.IC 21-34.IC 21-35-2.IC 21-35-3.IC 21-35-5.IC 20-24.5-2.(6) In the case of the board of trustees for Vincennes University, one (1) or more of the following:IC 21-33.IC 21-34.IC 21-35-6.(7) In the case of the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees, one (1) or more of the following:IC 21-33.IC 21-34.IC 21-35-2.IC 21-35-5.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-65-1(a).]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-10. "Fund"

Sec. 10. "Fund" refers to the higher education statewide telecommunications fund established by IC 21-28-5-13.[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-11. "Office of Technology"

Sec. 11. "Office of technology" refers to the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-1(b) part.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-12. "Participating Educational Institution"

Sec. 12. "Participating educational institution" refers to a state educational institution or private postsecondary educational institution that participates in a joint arrangement under IC 21-28-5.[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-13. "Separate Legal Entity"

Sec. 13. "Separate legal entity" refers to a separate legal entity established under an agreement under IC 21-28-4 to carry out the purposes of an agreement.[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions|21-28-1-14. "Transmission System"

Sec. 14. "Transmission system" refers to services and a telecommunication system provided under an arrangement entered into under IC 21-28-5-2.[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 2. Cooperative Arrangements|21-28-2-1. Applicability; Availability of Educational Resources

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 cooperate with other educational institutions to assure the availability and use of the state educational institution's total resources and opportunities to provide excellent educational opportunity for all persons.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-2(a)(9).]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 2. Cooperative Arrangements|21-28-2-2. Cooperative Agreements With Other Educational Institutions

Sec. 2. The University of Southern Indiana may enter into cooperative agreements with other educational institutions, including agreements leading to the use of the University of Southern Indiana as a host site for an educational program administered by another college or university.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(3).]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact|21-28-3-1. Enactment

Sec. 1. The Midwestern Higher Education Compact is enacted into law and entered into by the state of Indiana with all other jurisdictions legally joining the compact in the form substantially as provided in sections 2 through 9 of this chapter.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-2.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact|21-28-3-2. Purpose

Sec. 2. ARTICLE I. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact is to provide greater higher education opportunities and services in the midwestern region, with the aim of furthering regional access to, research in, and choice of higher education for the citizens residing in the several states which are parties to this Compact.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-3.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact|21-28-3-3. The Commission

Sec. 3. ARTICLE II. THE COMMISSION. (a) The compacting states hereby create the Midwestern Higher Education Commission, hereinafter called the Commission. The Commission shall be a body corporate of each compacting state. The Commission shall have all the responsibilities, powers, and duties set forth herein, including the power to sue and be sued, and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it by subsequent action of the respective legislatures of the compacting states in accordance with the terms of this Compact.(b) The Commission shall consist of five (5) resident members of each state as follows: the governor or the governor's designee who shall serve during the tenure of office of the governor; two (2) legislators, one (1) from each house (except Nebraska, which may appoint two (2) legislators from its Unicameral Legislature), who shall serve two (2) year terms and be appointed by the appropriate appointing authority in each house of the legislature; and two (2) other at-large members, at least one (1) of whom shall be selected from the field of higher education. The at-large members shall be appointed in a manner provided by the laws of the appointing state. One (1) of the two (2) at-large members initially appointed in each state shall serve a two (2) year term. The other member, and any regularly appointed successor to either at-large member, shall serve a four (4) year term. All vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the laws of the appointing states. Any commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve until the end of the incomplete term.(c) The Commission shall select annually, from among its members, a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and a treasurer.(d) The Commission shall appoint an executive director who shall serve at the Commission's pleasure and who shall act as secretary to the Commission. The treasurer, the executive director, and such other personnel as the Commission may determine shall be bonded in such amounts as the Commission may require.(e) The Commission shall meet at least once each calendar year. The chairperson may call additional meetings and upon the request of a majority of the Commission members of three (3) or more compacting states, shall call additional meetings. Public notice shall be given of all meetings, and meetings shall be open to the public.(f) Each compacting state represented at any meeting of the Commission is entitled to one (1) vote. A majority of the compacting states shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless a larger quorum is required by the bylaws of the Commission.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-4.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact|21-28-3-4. Powers and Duties of the Commission

Sec. 4. ARTICLE III. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. (a) The Commission shall adopt a seal and suitable bylaws governing its management and operations.(b) Irrespective of the civil service, personnel, or other merit system laws of any of the compacting states, the Commission in its bylaws shall provide for the personnel policies and programs of the Compact.(c) The Commission shall submit a budget to the governor and legislature of each compacting state at such time and for such period as may be required. The budget shall contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each of the compacting states.(d) The Commission shall report annually to the legislatures and governors of the compacting states, to the Midwestern Governors' Conference, and to the Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments concerning the activities of the Commission during the preceding year. Such reports shall also embody any recommendations that may have been adopted by the Commission.(e) The Commission may borrow, accept, or contract for the services of personnel from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, from any interstate agency, or from any institution, foundation, person, firm, or corporation.(f) The Commission may accept for any of its purposes and functions under the Compact any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services (conditional or otherwise) from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or from any institution, foundation, person, firm, or corporation, and may receive, utilize, and dispose of the same.(g) The Commission may enter into agreements with any other interstate education organizations or agencies and with higher education institutions located in nonmember states and with any of the various states of these United States to provide adequate programs and services in higher education for the citizens of the respective compacting states. The Commission shall, after negotiations with interested institutions and interstate organizations or agencies, determine the cost of providing the programs and services in higher education for use of these agreements.(h) The Commission may establish and maintain offices, which shall be located within one (1) or more of the compacting states.(i) The Commission may establish committees and hire staff as it considers necessary for the carrying out of its functions.(j) The Commission may provide for actual and necessary expenses for attendance of its members at official meetings of the Commission or its designated committees.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-5.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact|21-28-3-5. Activities of the Commission

Sec. 5. ARTICLE IV. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION. (a) The Commission shall collect data on the long-range effects of the Compact on higher education. By the end of the fourth year from the effective date of the Compact and every two (2) years thereafter, the Commission shall review its accomplishments and make recommendations to the governors and legislatures of the compacting states on the continuance of the Compact.(b) The Commission shall study issues in higher education of particular concern to the Midwestern region. The Commission shall also study the needs for higher education programs and services in compacting states and the resources for meeting such needs. The Commission shall from time to time prepare reports on such research for presentation to the governors and legislatures of the compacting states and other interested parties. In conducting such studies, the Commission may confer with any national or regional planning body. The Commission may draft and recommend to the governors and legislatures of the various compacting states suggested legislation dealing with problems of higher education.(c) The Commission shall study the need for provision of adequate programs and services in higher education, such as undergraduate, graduate, or professional student exchanges in the region. If a need for exchange in a field is apparent, the Commission may enter into such agreements with any higher education institution and with any of the compacting states to provide programs and services in higher education for the citizens of the respective compacting states. The Commission shall, after negotiations with interested institutions and the compacting states, determine the costs of providing the programs and services in higher education for use in its agreements. The contracting states shall contribute the funds not otherwise provided, as determined by the Commission, for carrying out the agreements. The Commission may also serve as the administrative and fiscal agent in carrying out agreements for higher education programs and services.(d) The Commission shall serve as a clearinghouse on information regarding higher education activities among institutions and agencies.(e) In addition to the activities of the Commission previously noted, the Commission may provide services and research in other areas of regional concern.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-6.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact|21-28-3-6. Finance

Sec. 6. ARTICLE V. FINANCE. (a) The money necessary to finance the general operations of the Commission not otherwise provided for in carrying forth its duties, responsibilities, and powers as stated in this chapter shall be appropriated to the Commission by the compacting states, when authorized by the respective legislatures by equal apportionment among the compacting states.(b) The Commission shall not incur any obligations of any kind prior to the making of appropriations adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any of the compacting states, except by and with the authority of the compacting state.(c) The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission.(d) The accounts of the Commission shall be open at any reasonable time for inspection by duly authorized representatives of the compacting states and persons authorized by the Commission.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-7.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
IN Code § 21-28-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities|Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact|21-28-3-7. Eligible Parties and Entry Into Force

Sec. 7. ARTICLE VI. ELIGIBLE PARTIES AND ENTRY INTO FORCE. (a) The states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are eligible to become party to this Compact. Additional states are eligible if approved by a majority of the compacting states.(b) As to any eligible party state, this Compact is effective when its legislature enacts the same into law; however, it is not initially effective until enacted into law by five (5) states prior to December 31, 1995.(c) Amendments to the Compact shall become effective upon their enactment by the legislatures of all compacting states.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-8.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.