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70 OK Stat § 70-4666 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4666. Langston University - Statewide plan and mission.

|In strengthening the State of Oklahoma's commitment to Langston's historical significance and future potential, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are directed and authorized to design a statewide plan for Langston University and report to the Legislature by January 1, 1999, for approval by the Legislature. |It is the intent of the Legislature that the functions and programs of Oklahoma State University/Tulsa shall be conducted in such manner as to cooperate with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in fulfilling the statewide mission for Langston University.Added by Laws 1998, c. 325, § 6, eff. July 1, 1998.
70 OK Stat § 70-4667 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4667. Langston University - Tulsa branch.

|On July 1, 2001, there shall be established a branch of Langston University within the Tulsa metropolitan area consistent with the statewide plan for Langston University as provided in Section 6 of this act. Langston University shall continue to meet the missions and programs of the Langston Urban Center in Tulsa. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are authorized to make upper division undergraduate and graduate course offerings at the Langston University Branch in Tulsa available as the State Regents shall determine are appropriate. Undergraduate degree programs offered through Oklahoma State University/Tulsa shall not duplicate those undergraduate degree programs offered by Langston University Branch in Tulsa, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and shall be consistent with and in furthering implementation of the statewide plan for Langston University as developed by the State Regents pursuant to Section 6 of this act and filed with the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education. |The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall fund Langston University at a level not less than its fiscal year 1998 level, and its Education and General Budget shall be held harmless from reductions in succeeding years. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall allocate funds to Langston University sufficient to fund full time faculty in Tulsa at a level equal to seventy percent (70%) of its faculty level that existed in Tulsa in fiscal year 1998 and adequate building and classroom space which were funded in fiscal year 1998 in order to carry out all functions in Tulsa. The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges shall allocate space for Langston University in Tulsa.It is the intent of the Legislature that Langston University be funded at a level consistent with the average allocation and allotment of the institutions in the regional funding tier as established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.Beginning with the 2001 - 2002 academic year, degrees earned at Langston University Branch in Tulsa shall be designated as awarded by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education acting through Langston University.Added by Laws 1998, c. 325, § 7, eff. July 1, 1998.
70 OK Stat § 70-4668 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4668. Northeastern State University - Tulsa branch.

|On July 1, 2001, there may be established a branch of Northeastern State University within the Tulsa metropolitan area. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are authorized to make upper division undergraduate and graduate course offerings at the Northeastern State University branch available as the State Regents shall determine are appropriate. Undergraduate degree programs offered through Oklahoma State University/Tulsa shall not duplicate those undergraduate degree programs offered by Northeastern State University in Tulsa, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. |The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall fund Northeastern State University at a level not less than its fiscal year 1998 level, and its Education and General Budget shall be held harmless from reductions in succeeding years.It is the intent of the Legislature that Northeastern State University be funded at a level consistent with the average allocation and allotment of the institutions in the regional funding tier as established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.Beginning with the 2001 - 2002 academic year, degrees earned at Northeastern State University Branch in Tulsa shall be designated as awarded by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education acting through Northeastern State University.Added by Laws 1998, c. 325, § 8, eff. July 1, 1998.
70 OK Stat § 70-4669 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4669. Rogers State University - Creation and funding.

|A. On January 1, 1999, there shall be created in Claremore, Oklahoma, and its other regionally accredited sites, as a successor to the Claremore campus of Rogers University, an institution of higher education to be known as Rogers State University. Rogers State University shall programmatically and budgetarily function as a regional institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, yet with a community college component. It shall be authorized to offer no less than the average number of programs and courses of study at other regional institutions of similar size and enrollment. |B. Rogers State University shall operate as an institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and shall be governed by the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma. The president of Rogers State University shall report directly to the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma.C. It is the intent of the Legislature that Rogers State University be funded initially at a level consistent with the average allocation and allotment of the institutions in the regional funding tier as established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.D. The Legislature recognizes the decision of the State Regents, pursuant to the powers vested in the State Regents by Section 2 of Article XIII-A of the Oklahoma Constitution, to change the function of Rogers State University, formerly known as the Claremore campus of Rogers University, to include a four-year baccalaureate and graduate degree granting function, as quickly as that can be done, giving due consideration to the protection of the institution's regional accreditation status. The State Regents will provide an annual report on the transition in Rogers State University function to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, beginning on January 1, 2000, and continuing until Rogers State University is regionally accredited as a four-year baccalaureate and graduate degree granting institution.E. Rogers State University shall maintain a community college component within the university and shall maintain admission standards, academic policies and practices for the community college component consistent with those approved for associate degree granting institutions by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.F. Rogers State University is hereby authorized to contract with other regionally accredited institutions of higher education, specifically including Northeastern State University, for the delivery of courses and programs at any location where Rogers State University is authorized to deliver courses or programs. This authorization shall still remain in force after Rogers State University gains regional accreditation for upper division programs.Added by Laws 1998, c. 325, § 9, eff. July 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 274, § 5, eff. June 1, 1999.
70 OK Stat § 70-4669.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4669.1. Rogers State University - Transfer of governance from Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges to Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University - Assumption of obligations for tenure or retirement of employees.

|A. The governance, supervision, management and control of Rogers State University is hereby transferred from the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges to the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University. All property, assets, and obligations of Rogers State University and any and all obligations of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges for and on behalf of Rogers State University are hereby transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University. |B. Obligations for tenure or retirement of employees of Rogers State University, either through Rogers State University or the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, shall be assumed by the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University, and Rogers State University. For the employees of Rogers State University who were employed by Rogers State University on or after January 1, 1999, and who were participants in the Supplemental Retirement Plan for the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges at the time of their employment by Rogers State University, the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University, and Rogers State University shall assume or provide a reasonable substitute for the Supplemental Retirement Plan for the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges in accordance with applicable rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service or other governmental agencies. These employees shall receive credit for compensation, vesting, and service years in the calculation of benefits under the plan assumed or provided as required in this section to the same extent as though they had not left the employ of the regional university that was participating in the Supplemental Retirement Plan for the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges.Added by Laws 1999, c. 274, § 1, eff. June 1, 1999.
70 OK Stat § 70-4670 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4670. Dissolution of Board of Regents of Rogers University.

|On January 1, 1999, the entity known as the Board of Regents of Rogers University, created by Section 4651 of this title, shall be dissolved. No later than December 31, 1998, the Board of Regents of Rogers University shall determine how the property of Rogers University shall be divided, subject to the limitations provided in this section. The property and assets of Rogers University which have accrued from the beneficial interests running to Rogers University from the public trust created by the University Center at Tulsa Authority and the beneficial interests running to Rogers University from the foundation created for the benefit of Rogers University/Tulsa, shall be transferred to Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, contingent upon approval of the Authority and the foundation. The beneficial interests running to Rogers University from the foundation created for the benefit of Rogers University/Claremore shall be transferred to Rogers State University, contingent upon approval of the foundation. The assets and obligations of Rogers University shall be divided between Oklahoma State University/Tulsa and Rogers State University with the assets that belonged to Rogers State College prior to June 30, 1996, being transferred to Rogers State University and the assets that belonged to University Center at Tulsa being transferred to Oklahoma State University/Tulsa. The Board of Regents of Rogers University shall determine how the assets acquired since May 30, 1996, shall be divided between the two institutions. In cases of disagreement concerning asset distribution, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall make the final determination. |Added by Laws 1998, c. 325, § 10, eff. July 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 437, § 3, eff. July 1, 2002.
70 OK Stat § 70-4671 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4671. Oklahoma State University - Long-range planning and development.

|No later than November 1, 1998, the president of Oklahoma State University shall submit to the Legislature a long-range plan for the development of the Oklahoma State University/Tulsa program. |Added by Laws 1998, c. 325, § 11, eff. July 1, 1998.
70 OK Stat § 70-4672 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4672. Rogers University/Tulsa - Coordination of student services.

|The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall immediately establish policies and procedures requiring institutions that offer courses through Rogers University/Tulsa to cooperate in sharing information to implement a seamless system of student services at Rogers University/Tulsa consistent with federal law and accreditation standards. There shall be a single site on the Rogers University campus in Tulsa where students shall have access to student services. Student services shall include but not be limited to registration, student records, faculty advisement, scholarship information, and financial aid. The system of services for students shall provide an efficient interface among the different institutions offering courses and programs. |Consistent with federal law and accreditation standards, the Board of Regents of Rogers University shall have the power to access student records for students who take or have taken courses through a contractual arrangement between Rogers University and any other higher education institution. As part of any contract with a providing institution, Rogers University and students at Rogers University must be able to obtain immediate information related to student records, scholarships, financial aid, and other student services for Rogers University students.Added by Laws 1998, c. 325, § 12, eff. July 1, 1998.
70 OK Stat § 70-4673 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4673. University of Oklahoma/Oklahoma State University Graduate Center at Tulsa - Establishment and funding.

|A. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall establish the University of Oklahoma/Oklahoma State University Graduate Center at Tulsa (OU/OSU Graduate Center at Tulsa). The Center shall be directly funded by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Center shall be subject to its direction for final approval of programs and courses of study. There shall be a joint admissions committee composed of five faculty members appointed by the University of Oklahoma and five faculty members appointed by Oklahoma State University. The president of the University of Oklahoma shall serve as chair and the president of Oklahoma State University shall serve as vice-chair for the first year of operation of the Center. After one year the positions of chair and vice-chair shall rotate annually between presidents of the two institutions. The chair shall appoint the provost with the approval of the vice-chair. |B. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall appropriate funds to the University of Oklahoma for the operation of the programs of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and for the programs designated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to be offered in Tulsa by the College. These programs shall be under the operational control of the University of Oklahoma.C. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall appropriate funds to Oklahoma State University for the operation of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and for any programs designated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to be offered in Tulsa by the College. These programs shall be under the operational control of Oklahoma State University.D. A joint consortium for research shall be established as a part of the OU/OSU Graduate Center at Tulsa.E. Any curricula offered by the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University at the graduate or professional level may be offered by the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University.Added by Laws 1998, c. 325, § 13, eff. July 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 230, § 4, eff. July 1, 2001.
70 OK Stat § 70-4674 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4674. Technology Intern Partner Program.

|A. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa develop and implement a Technology Intern Partner Program. The purpose of the Program shall be to facilitate a positive relationship between the academic and business sector while providing valuable, hands-on experiences for students. In addition the Program will provide an additional method for introducing students to career opportunities in technology-based companies. |B. The benefits of the Technology Intern Partner Program are as follows:1. Enhances classroom learning for the student by integrating academic curriculum and real-world work experience;2. Assists students in career decision making through on-the-job experience in a chosen field;3. Improves after graduation job opportunities for students by giving the student valuable work experience and contact with potential employers;4. Teaches students valuable job search skills such as career assessments, resume writing, and interviewing techniques; and5. Promotes the lifelong learning process of integrating work and learning, and enhances workplace skills in occupational, analytical, and teamwork performance.C. It is further the intent of the Legislature that the Technology Intern Partner Program shall provide internships for eligible students with technology-based companies. One-half of the funding for the internships shall be provided by the University and one-half by the participating companies. The Board of Trustees should establish criteria and procedures for implementation and operation of the Program. The Board may decline to accept any such funding it deems inappropriate, including funding amounts the Board is unable to match.Added by Laws 2002, c. 437, § 4, eff. July 1, 2002.
70 OK Stat § 70-4701 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4701. Center for Instructional Excellence - Feasibility study.

|The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are hereby authorized to study the cost feasibility of developing a "Center for Instructional Excellence". This Center should serve as the primary coordinating agency for the development and dissemination of instructional technology and should proceed immediately to collect from current resources the best available media materials, computer software, and other instructional technology available. This Center should renew public higher education's commitment to its principal mission of instruction by identifying master professors from throughout the system and underwriting, through release time and direct funding, the dissemination of their instructional work. |It is the intent of this legislation that all institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education shall cooperate in the development of the "Center for Instructional Excellence" by making available faculty and instructional resources. The Center shall then serve as a clearinghouse in disseminating the best of these resources to the remainder of the system. It is the intent of this legislation that the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall provide direct funding to the Center from both private and public resources to carry out the task of developing or acquiring all aspects of the rapidly changing instructional technology so that these methods may be evaluated and made available to institutions within The State System of Higher Education.The Center should become the most cost effective method for instructional development by providing coordination for similar existing efforts on individual campuses and eventually bringing these operations under a central mechanism providing for a better economy of scale in making the necessary resources available to all higher education faculty members in order to provide for excellence in instruction at all levels.The Center is made necessary because the traditional instructional process competes, without sufficient resources or modern technology, with much more powerful informational media and computer software being made available through the private sector in noneducational environments and because students, accustomed to more sophisticated methods of information acquisition, demand and deserve the most effective instructional process within their educational experiences.The "Center for Instructional Excellence" should devise, in cooperation with the budget staff of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, appropriate formats for inquiring of institutions regarding resources devoted to improving the instructional process with a particular emphasis on depicting budgets, not just in programmatical terms, but in terms of the proportion of available resources devoted in each academic program to computer interaction, media, tutelage, team teaching, and other instructional innovations.Added by Laws 1987, c. 227, § 4, operative July 1, 1987.
70 OK Stat § 70-4702 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4702. Precollegiate compensatory courses - Report - Funding - Commendation of Regents.

|A. The Legislature requests a report from the State Regents for Higher Education by Febuary 1, 1988, on the precollegiate compensatory courses and the expenditures related to such courses, authorized pursuant to this section. |B. When monies are made available, a fund shall be established in the office of the State Regents for Higher Education for the purpose of funding and offering precollegiate courses, over and above those offered for credit at the current institution which the student is attending. Such courses shall be offered to compensate for courses not offered previously to high school students. A fund shall be established at the State Department of Education for the purpose of funding and offering precollegiate courses, to be coordinated with the State Regents for Higher Education, according to priorities established by the State Regents for Higher Education as recommendations or requirements.C. The Legislature commends the State Regents for Higher Education on the precollegiate course component of their Policy Statement on Admission to, Retention in, and Transfer among Colleges and Universities of The State System.Added by Laws 1987, c. 227, § 5, operative July 1, 1987.
70 OK Stat § 70-4703 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 70. Schools|§70-4703. General fee and tuition contributions - Appropriations - Investment in quality education - Intent of Legislature.

|A. It is the intent of the Legislature that within a period of four (4) years Oklahoma shall reach the middle quintile among the states for like institutions in general fee and tuition contribution and in state appropriations invested in improving higher education. |B. It is the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature to build our existing higher education system into a system of greater quality. In order to do so, the Oklahoma Legislature intends to increase its investment in the quality of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. The Legislature hereby authorizes the State Regents for Higher Education to fund institutions with careful consideration of their role within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education; such funding should be based on each institution's potential for excellence and in line with each institution's progress toward achieving its goals.Added by Laws 1987, c. 227, § 6, operative July 1, 1987.