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UT Code § 53B-1-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 1 - Governance, Powers, Rights, and Responsibilities|Part 5 - Transition to Utah Board of Higher Education|Section 501 - Establishment of initial board membership.

 Effective 5/12/2020  53B-1-501. Establishment of initial board membership.    (1)   (a) The governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, individuals to the board, to ensure that beginning July 1, 2020, the board consists of 18 members, including:   (i) at least six individuals who were members of the State Board of Regents on May 12, 2020;     (ii) at least six individuals who were members of the Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees on May 12, 2020; and     (iii) two student members appointed to the board in accordance with Section 53B-1-404.       (b) Before making an appointment described in Subsection (1)(a), the governor shall consult:   (i) for an appointment described in Subsection (1)(a)(i), with State Board of Regents leadership; and     (ii) for an appointment described in Subsection (1)(a)(ii), with Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees leadership.         (2)   (a) Except for an appointment described in Subsection (1)(a)(iii), the governor shall appoint an individual to a two-year, four-year, or six-year term to ensure that one-third of the members complete the members' terms on June 30 of each even number year.     (b) The governor may appoint an individual described in Subsection (1)(a) to a second term without the individual being considered by the nominating committee described in Section 53B-1-406 if, at the time of the individual's initial appointment to the board, the individual:   (i) is serving the individual's first full term on the State Board of Regents or the Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees; or     (ii) is not a member of the State Board of Regents or the Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees.       (c) An appointment described in Subsection (2)(b) is for a six-year term.       (3) Following the appointments described in this section, a vacancy on the board shall be filled in accordance with Section 53B-1-404.     (4) Notwithstanding Section 67-1-2, for an appointment described in this section:   (a) a majority of the president of the Senate, the Senate majority leader, and the Senate minority leader may waive the 30-day requirement described in Subsection 67-1-2(1); and     (b) the Senate is not required to hold a confirmation hearing.      Enacted by Chapter 365, 2020 General SessionAmended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session, (Coordination Clause)  Coordination clause direction to modify language.
UT Code § 53B-1-502 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 1 - Governance, Powers, Rights, and Responsibilities|Part 5 - Transition to Utah Board of Higher Education|Section 502 - Transition of Utah System of Technical Colleges to Utah Board of Higher Education -- Recommendations.

 Effective 5/12/2020  53B-1-502. Transition of Utah System of Technical Colleges to Utah Board of Higher Education -- Recommendations.    (1) Beginning July 1, 2020, the board shall assume all statutory and administrative requirements that were requirements on the Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees on June 30, 2020.     (2)   (a) Beginning July 1, 2020, an individual who was an employee of the Utah System of Technical Colleges on June 30, 2020, is an employee of the Utah Board of Higher Education.     (b) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to:   (i) a technical college employee; or     (ii) a technical college president.         (3) The board shall review statutory and administrative requirements on the board, including requirements related to academic education and technical education, and may recommend amendments.     (4) On or before November 1, 2020, the board shall report on any recommendations described in Subsection (3) to the Higher Education Strategic Planning Commission.    Enacted by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-100.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 1 - Technical Colleges|Section 100.5 - Title.

 Effective 5/5/2021  53B-2a-100.5. Title.  This chapter is known as "Technical Education." Amended by Chapter 187, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 1 - Technical Colleges|Section 101 - Definitions.

 Effective 7/1/2020  53B-2a-101. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Capital development" means the same as capital development project, as defined in Section 63A-5b-401.     (2) "Competency-based" means mastery of subject matter or skill level, as demonstrated through business and industry approved standards and assessments, achieved through participation in a hands-on learning environment, and which is tied to observable, measurable performance objectives.     (3) "Dedicated project" means a capital development project for which state funds from the Technical Colleges Capital Projects Fund created in Section 53B-2a-118 are requested or used.     (4) "Nondedicated project" means a capital development project for which state funds from a source other than the Technical Colleges Capital Projects Fund created in Section 53B-2a-118 are requested or used.     (5) "Open-entry, open-exit" means:   (a) a method of instructional delivery that allows for flexible scheduling in response to individual student needs or requirements and demonstrated competency when knowledge and skills have been mastered;     (b) students have the flexibility to begin or end study at any time, progress through course material at their own pace, and demonstrate competency when knowledge and skills have been mastered; and     (c) if competency is demonstrated in a program of study, a credential, certificate, or diploma may be awarded.       (6) "State funds" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63A-5b-401.    Amended by Chapter 152, 2020 General SessionAmended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-105 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 1 - Technical Colleges|Section 105 - Technical colleges.

 Effective 7/1/2020  53B-2a-105. Technical colleges.  Utah has the following technical colleges:  (1) Bridgerland Technical College, which serves the geographic area encompassing:   (a) the Box Elder School District;     (b) the Cache School District;     (c) the Logan School District; and     (d) the Rich School District;       (2) Ogden-Weber Technical College, which serves the geographic area encompassing:   (a) the Ogden City School District; and     (b) the Weber School District;       (3) Davis Technical College, which serves the geographic area encompassing:   (a) the Davis School District; and     (b) the Morgan School District;       (4) Tooele Technical College, which serves the geographic area encompassing the Tooele County School District;     (5) Mountainland Technical College, which serves the geographic area encompassing:   (a) the Alpine School District;     (b) the Nebo School District;     (c) the Provo School District;     (d) the South Summit School District;     (e) the North Summit School District;     (f) the Wasatch School District; and     (g) the Park City School District;       (6) Uintah Basin Technical College, which serves the geographic area encompassing:   (a) the Daggett School District;     (b) the Duchesne School District; and     (c) the Uintah School District;       (7) Southwest Technical College, which serves the geographic area encompassing:   (a) the Beaver School District;     (b) the Garfield School District;     (c) the Iron School District; and     (d) the Kane School District; and       (8) Dixie Technical College, which serves the geographic area encompassing the Washington School District.    Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-107 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 1 - Technical Colleges|Section 107 - Technical college presidents.

 Effective 5/5/2021  53B-2a-107. Technical college presidents.    (1) The board shall appoint a president for each technical college in accordance with Section 53B-2-102.     (2)   (a) A technical college president is the chief executive officer of the technical college.     (b) A technical college president:   (i) does not need to have a doctorate degree; and     (ii) shall have extensive experience in career and technical education.         (3) A technical college president shall:   (a) exercise grants of power and authority as delegated by the board, as well as the necessary and proper exercise of powers and authority not specifically denied to the technical college's administration, faculty, or students, by the board or by law, to ensure the effective and efficient administration and operation of the technical college consistent with the statewide strategic plan for higher education;     (b) administer the day-to-day operations of the technical college;     (c) consult with the technical college board of trustees;     (d) administer human resource policies and employee compensation plans in accordance with the requirements of the board;     (e) prepare a budget request for the technical college's annual operations to the board;     (f) after consulting with the board, other institutions of higher education, school districts, and charter schools within the technical college's region, prepare a comprehensive strategic plan for delivering technical education within the region;     (g) consult with business, industry, the Department of Workforce Services, the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget on an ongoing basis to determine what workers and skills are needed for employment in Utah businesses and industries;     (h) coordinate with local school boards, school districts, and charter schools to meet the technical education needs of secondary students;     (i) develop policies and procedures for the admission, classification, instruction, and examination of students in accordance with the policies and accreditation guidelines of the board and the State Board of Education; and     (j) manage the technical college president's institution as part of the Utah system of higher education.      Amended by Chapter 187, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-109 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 1 - Technical Colleges|Section 109 - Technical college boards of trustees -- Terms -- Quorum -- Chair -- Compensation.

 Effective 7/1/2020  53B-2a-109. Technical college boards of trustees -- Terms -- Quorum -- Chair -- Compensation.    (1)   (a) Except as provided in this Subsection (1), a member of a technical college board of trustees is appointed to a four-year term.     (b) The governor may appoint a member described in Subsection 53B-2a-108(2)(c) to a two-year term to ensure that the terms of approximately half of the members described in Subsection 53B-2a-108(2)(c) expire every other year.     (c) When a vacancy occurs in the membership of a technical college board of trustees, the appointing authority for the vacant position described in Section 53B-2a-108 shall appoint a replacement for the remainder of the term.     (d) An appointed member holds office until a successor is appointed in accordance with Section 53B-2a-108.       (2) A member of a technical college board of trustees may not hold office for more than two consecutive full terms.     (3) A majority of a technical college board of trustees is a quorum.     (4) A technical college board of trustees shall elect a chair from the technical college board of trustees' membership.     (5) A member of a technical college board of trustees may not receive compensation or benefits for the member of the technical college board of trustees' service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (6)   (a) A technical college board of trustees may enact bylaws for the technical college board of trustees' own government, including provisions for regular meetings, that are in accordance with the policies of the board.     (b)   (i) A technical college board of trustees may provide for an executive committee in the technical college board of trustees' bylaws.     (ii) If established, an executive committee shall have the full authority of the technical college board of trustees to act upon routine matters during the interim between board of trustees' meetings.     (iii) An executive committee may act on nonroutine matters only under extraordinary and emergency circumstances.     (iv) An executive committee shall report the executive committee's activities to the technical college board of trustees at the technical college board of trustees' next regular meeting following the activities.         (7) A technical college board of trustees may establish advisory committees.    Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-110 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 1 - Technical Colleges|Section 110 - Technical college board of trustees' powers and duties.

 Effective 7/1/2021  53B-2a-110. Technical college board of trustees' powers and duties.    (1) A technical college board of trustees shall:   (a) assist the technical college president in preparing a budget request for the technical college's annual operations to the board;     (b) after consulting with the board, other higher education institutions, school districts, and charter schools within the technical college's region, assist the technical college president in preparing a comprehensive strategic plan for delivering technical education within the region;     (c) in accordance with Section 53B-16-102, approve programs, including expedited program approval and termination procedures to meet market needs;     (d) adopt an annual budget and fund balances;     (e) conduct annual program evaluations;     (f)   (i) approve a strategic plan for the technical college that is aligned with:   (A) state attainment goals;     (B) workforce needs;     (C) the technical college's role, mission, and distinctiveness; and     (D) board goals and metrics described in Section 53B-1-402; and       (ii) monitor the technical college's progress toward achieving the strategic plan; and       (g) act on behalf of the technical college in performing other duties as authorized by the board or by statute.       (2) A technical college board of trustees may not exercise jurisdiction over career and technical education provided by a school district or charter school or provided by a higher education institution independently of the technical college.    Amended by Chapter 187, 2021 General SessionAmended by Chapter 382, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-113 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 1 - Technical Colleges|Section 113 - Technical colleges -- Leasing authority -- Lease-purchase agreements -- Report.

 Effective 7/1/2020  53B-2a-113. Technical colleges -- Leasing authority -- Lease-purchase agreements -- Report.    (1) A technical college may enter into a lease with other higher education institutions, school districts, charter schools, state agencies, or business and industry for a term of:   (a) one year or less with the approval of the technical college board of trustees; or     (b) more than one year with the approval of the board if:   (i) the Legislature approves funding for the lease prior to a technical college entering into the lease; or     (ii) the lease agreement includes language that allows termination of the lease without penalty.         (2)   (a) A technical college may enter into a lease-purchase agreement if:   (i) there is a long-term benefit to the state;     (ii) the project is included in the technical college master plan;     (iii) the lease-purchase agreement includes language that allows termination of the lease;     (iv) the lease-purchase agreement is approved by the technical college board of trustees and the board; and     (v) the lease-purchase agreement is:   (A) reviewed by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management;     (B) reviewed by the State Building Board; and     (C) approved by the Legislature.         (b) An approval under Subsection (2)(a) shall include a recognition of:   (i) all parties, dates, and elements of the agreement;     (ii) the equity or collateral component that creates the benefit; and     (iii) the options dealing with the sale and division of equity.         (3)   (a) Each technical college shall provide an annual lease report to the board that details each of the technical college's leases, annual costs, location, square footage, and recommendations for lease continuation.     (b) The board shall compile and distribute an annual combined lease report for all technical colleges to the Division of Facilities Construction and Management and to others upon request.       (4) The board shall use the annual combined lease report in determining planning, utilization, and budget requests.    Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-115 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 1 - Technical Colleges|Section 115 - Utah System of Technical Colleges -- Institutional name changes.

 Effective 7/1/2020  53B-2a-115. Utah System of Technical Colleges -- Institutional name changes.    (1) Beginning July 1, 2017:   (a) Bridgerland Applied Technology College shall be known as Bridgerland Technical College;     (b) Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College shall be known as Ogden-Weber Technical College;     (c) Davis Applied Technology College shall be known as Davis Technical College;     (d) Tooele Applied Technology College shall be known as Tooele Technical College;     (e) Mountainland Applied Technology College shall be known as Mountainland Technical College;     (f) Uintah Basin Applied Technology College shall be known as Uintah Basin Technical College;     (g) Southwest Applied Technology College shall be known as Southwest Technical College; and     (h) Dixie Applied Technology College shall be known as Dixie Technical College.       (2)   (a) As described in Subsection (1), each technical college is a continuation of the applied technology college that preceded the technical college.     (b) An institution described in Subsection (1):   (i) possess all rights, title, privileges, powers, immunities, franchises, endowments, property, and claims of the institution that preceded the institution; and     (ii) shall fulfill and perform all obligations of the institution that preceded the institution, including obligations relating to outstanding bonds and notes.        Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-118 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 1 - Technical Colleges|Section 118 - Technical Colleges Capital Projects Fund -- Use of money in fund -- Appropriations to fund -- Administration of fund.

 Effective 7/1/2019  53B-2a-118. Technical Colleges Capital Projects Fund -- Use of money in fund -- Appropriations to fund -- Administration of fund.    (1) As used in this section, "fund" means the Technical Colleges Capital Projects Fund created in this section.     (2) There is created a capital projects fund known as the Technical Colleges Capital Projects Fund.      (3) Subject to appropriation, money in the fund shall be used:   (a) for a dedicated project approved in accordance with Section 53B-2a-117; or     (b) to pay debt service in accordance with Subsection (4).       (4) Money in the fund may be used to pay debt service:   (a) on a general obligation bond issued for a capital development project in accordance with Title 63B, Chapter 1a, Master General Obligation Bond Act; and     (b) if the Legislature approves the use by a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house.       (5) The fund shall be funded by appropriations.     (6) The fund shall accrue interest, which shall be deposited into the fund.     (7) The Division of Finance shall administer the fund in accordance with this section.    Enacted by Chapter 482, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 2 - Technical Education At Degree-granting Institutions|Section 201 - Geographic service areas for degree-granting institutions that provide technical education.

 Effective 5/5/2021  53B-2a-201. Geographic service areas for degree-granting institutions that provide technical education.    (1) A degree-granting institution of higher education provides technical education in the geographic areas of the state described in this section.     (2)   (a) The Snow College Richfield campus, described in Section 53B-16-205, provides technical education for the geographic area encompassing:   (i) the Juab School District;     (ii) the Millard School District;     (iii) the Tintic School District;     (iv) the North Sanpete School District;     (v) the South Sanpete School District;     (vi) the Wayne School District;     (vii) the Piute School District; and     (viii) the Sevier School District.       (b) A Utah State University regional institution, as defined in Section 53B-16-207, provides technical education for the geographic area encompassing:   (i) for Utah State University Eastern, described in Section 53B-18-1201:   (A) the Carbon School District; and     (B) the Emery School District;       (ii) for Utah State University Blanding, described in Section 53B-18-1202, the San Juan School District; and     (iii) for Utah State University Moab, described in Section 53B-18-301, the Grand School District.       (c) Salt Lake Community College provides technical education for the geographic area encompassing:   (i) the Salt Lake City School District;     (ii) the Granite School District;     (iii) the Murray School District;     (iv) the Canyons School District; and     (v) the Jordan School District.        Enacted by Chapter 187, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 53B-2a-202 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53B - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 2a - Technical Education|Part 2 - Technical Education At Degree-granting Institutions|Section 202 - Degree-granting institutions that provide technical education -- Duties -- Board evaluation.

 Effective 5/5/2021  53B-2a-202. Degree-granting institutions that provide technical education -- Duties -- Board evaluation.    (1) A degree-granting institution described in Section 53B-2a-201:   (a) shall:   (i) fulfill the technical college duties described in Subsections 53B-2a-106(1) and (2); and     (ii) report annually to the board on:   (A) the status of technical education in the degree-granting institution's service area; and     (B) student tuition and fees for the technical education programs provided by the degree-granting institution; and         (b) may not exercise any jurisdiction over career and technical education provided by a school district or charter school independently of the school district or charter school.       (2) The board shall monitor and evaluate the impact of degree programs on technical education provided by a degree-granting institution described in Section 53B-2a-201.    Enacted by Chapter 187, 2021 General Session