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MS Code § 37-101-147 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Sale of Timber; Mineral Leases|§ 37-101-147. Execution of conveyances and leases

 All leases and conveyances of timber, trees, dead wood and stumps, and all oil, gas and mineral leases, or leases for other purposes, provided for in Sections 37-101-141 and 37-101-143, shall be executed by the President of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, and attested by the Commissioner of Higher Education, respectively, for and on behalf of the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State College for Women, Mississippi State University of Agriculture and Applied Science and Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College, as the case may be. The corporate seal of the proper institution shall be affixed to all conveyances and leases of the lands held for the use and benefit of such institutions. In all such cases such conveyances and leases shall be executed only upon the order or resolution of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning in the manner and method hereinbefore set forth.
MS Code § 37-101-149 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Sale of Timber; Mineral Leases|§ 37-101-149. Disposition of proceeds of sale or lease; reports

 The proceeds derived or received from all sales of timber, trees, dead wood, and stumps, and from all oil, gas and mineral leases, or leases for other purposes, provided for in Sections 37-101-141 and 37-101-143, including but not limited to rentals, bonuses, royalties, and delay rentals, shall be deposited in such special funds as the said board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning may designate for the use and benefit of the institution owning or having the use and benefit of the land from which such money was derived. Such money, after all expenditures for maintenance, operation, and improvements necessary for effective and scientific management of said resources shall have been deducted, shall be used and expended under the supervision of said board of trustees for the erection and construction of permanent improvements on the campuses of such institutions, or for the repair of permanent improvements existing on said campuses. It is the purpose of this section that the funds received from lands held for the use of each of the respective institutions shall be kept in a special fund for the use and benefit of the institution having the use and benefit of the land from which such funds were derived, and that such funds shall be expended only for the purposes hereinabove set forth.   Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, such reports as may be required by the state auditor of public accounts shall be made to him by the institutions of higher learning in the manner and at the times he may prescribe, so that his records may reflect full and complete information relative thereto.
MS Code § 37-101-151 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Sale of Timber; Mineral Leases|§ 37-101-151. Continuation of trust funds

 All trust funds which have heretofore been established for the use and benefit of any of the institutions named in Section 37-101-141 out of the proceeds of the sales or leases of any of the land specified in Sections 37-101-141, 37-101-143, as provided either in Chapter 45, Laws of Extraordinary Session of 1898, Chapter 46, Laws of Extraordinary Session of 1898, or Chapter 117, Laws of 1896, shall remain a fund for the use of the institution to which it is credited. The interest thereon shall be paid to such institution by the state in accordance with and as provided in Section 212 of the Constitution of the State of Mississippi.
MS Code § 37-101-153 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Sale of Timber; Mineral Leases|§ 37-101-153. Mineral leases of lands of institutions of higher learning authorized

 The board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning is hereby authorized and empowered in its discretion to lease any lands, or any part thereof, belonging to any of the institutions of higher learning, either of said institutions or other institutions under its control and supervision, for oil, gas and mineral development, upon such terms, conditions and considerations as said board of trustees shall deem proper and for the best interest of the institution or institutions. Any such oil, gas or mineral lease shall be for a primary term of not more than six years and so long thereafter as oil, gas or other mineral is produced from said land. The royalty reserved in such lease or leases shall not be less than the following:   On oil, one-eighth part produced and saved from said land;   On gas, including casinghead gas, or other gaseous substances, produced from said land and sold or used off the premises, or for the extraction of gasoline or other products therefrom the market value at the well of one-eighth of the gas so sold or used; and   On all other minerals mined and marketed, one-eighth part in kind or value at the well or mine except sulphur on which the royalty shall be two dollars ($2.00) per long ton.
MS Code § 37-101-155 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Sale of Timber; Mineral Leases|§ 37-101-155. Procedure for lease

 Before any of the land named in Section 37-101-153, shall be leased for oil, gas and mineral purposes, the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning shall give notice of its intention by publishing a notice in some newspaper in the City of Jackson and also a newspaper published in the county or counties where such lands are situated, giving the time and place that said board will receive bids. Said notice shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks. Said board at said time and place will receive sealed bids for such lease or leases, and will consider the highest and best bid that is the most advantageous to the institution or institutions. The board shall have the right to reject any or all such bids.
MS Code § 37-101-157 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Sale of Timber; Mineral Leases|§ 37-101-157. Execution of lease

 All oil, gas and mineral leases provided for in Section 37-101-153, shall be executed by the President of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and attested by the Commissioner of Higher Education, respectively, on behalf of the institution owning or having the use of such lands as the case may be. The corporate seal of the institution owning or having benefit of such land shall be affixed to all leases. In all such cases such leases shall be executed only upon order or resolution of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning in the manner hereinbefore set forth.
MS Code § 37-101-159 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Sale of Timber; Mineral Leases|§ 37-101-159. Disposition of proceeds of lease

 The consideration and proceeds derived or received from all oil, gas and mineral leases provided for in Section 37-101-153, including, but not limited to bonuses, rentals, royalties and delay rentals, shall be paid to the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning for the use and benefit of the institution owning or having the use and benefit of the land from which said money was derived. All such money or funds shall be allocated to or used for the benefit of such institution or institutions.
MS Code § 37-101-161 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Sale of Timber; Mineral Leases|§ 37-101-161. Relationship of provisions with §§ 37-101-141 through 37-101-151

 Sections 37-101-153 through 37-101-161 shall not alter, modify, change or repeal Sections 37-101-141 through 37-101-151, providing for the sale of timber and leasing for oil, gas and mineral purposes certain lands therein referred to. Sections 37-101-153 through 37-101-161 provide a method for the leasing of lands belonging to the several institutions of higher learning and other institutions under the control and management of said board of trustees not authorized by Sections 37-101-141 through 37-101-151.
MS Code § 37-101-181 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Faculty and Other Employees|§ 37-101-181. Academic leaves for faculty members

 Any member of the faculties of Alcorn A & M College, Jackson State College, and Mississippi Valley State College shall be eligible for leave of absence to pursue advanced academic training so as to elevate the scholastic qualifications of the faculties of these above-mentioned colleges, in line with the requirements of the several accrediting agencies.   In order to provide for the above leaves the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning shall have power to adopt rules and regulations regarding such leave. In no instance shall leave be granted unless there is a contract providing for continued service, after expiration of the leave, in the college where the faculty member is employed.   The board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning is hereby authorized to make payment of salary, or such part of salary as may be decided, of such faculty members who are under contract for academic leaves.
MS Code § 37-101-183 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Faculty and Other Employees|§ 37-101-183. Sabbatical leaves for faculty members

 Any members of the faculty of the state institutions of higher learning of the State of Mississippi shall be eligible for sabbatical leaves, for the purpose of professional improvement, for not more than two semesters immediately following any twelve or more consecutive semesters of active service in the institutions of higher learning of this state where such faculty member is employed or for not more than one semester immediately following any six or more consecutive semesters of such service. Absence on sick leave shall not be deemed to interrupt the active service herein provided for.   Applications for sabbatical leave shall be made to the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning, with the approval of the chancellor or the president of the institutions of higher learning. Approval or disapproval of the applications for sabbatical leave shall be made on the basis of regulations prescribed by the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning.   Any person who is granted a sabbatical leave and who fails to comply with the provisions of such leave as approved by the state institution of higher learning may have his or her leave terminated by the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning.   No person on sabbatical leave can be denied any regular increment of increase in salary because of absence on sabbatical leave.   Service on sabbatical leave shall count as active service for the purpose of retirement and contributions to the retirement fund shall be continued.   In order to provide for the above leaves the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning shall have power to adopt rules and regulations regarding such leave. In no instance shall leave be granted unless there is a contract providing for continued service, after expiration of the leave, in the college where the faculty member is employed.   Every person on sabbatical leave shall enjoy all the rights and privileges pertaining to his or her employment in the institution of higher learning in which such person is employed, which such person would have enjoyed if in active service during such leave in the position from which such leave was taken.   Each person granted sabbatical leave may receive and be paid compensation up to the rate of fifty per cent of such person's annual salary.   Compensation payable to persons on sabbatical leave shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner salaries of the other members of the faculty are paid.
MS Code § 37-101-185 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Faculty and Other Employees|§ 37-101-185. Employment of technical and professional assistance for supervision of work relating to physical facilities

 The board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning is hereby authorized to cooperate with the state building commission, in the discretion of both agencies, in the employment of technical and professional personnel for supervising the planning and constructing or repairs of physical plant facilities located on the campuses of the several institutions of higher learning. Upon determination by the state building commission as to the proportionate amount due from the board of trustees for salaries and other expenses of such employees, said board is authorized and empowered to pay over to the state building commission such sums from funds available to the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning for such purposes.
MS Code § 37-101-243 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Commission on College Accreditation|§ 37-101-243. Commission authorized to enter into interstate reciprocity agreements that allow approved institutions to offer postsecondary distance education

  For the purposes of this section, these words are defined as follows:   "Commission" means the Commission on College Accreditation created under Section 37-101-241; and   "Institution" means and includes institutions of higher learning approved under Section 37-101-241 and proprietary schools and other entities subject to regulation under Section 75-60-1 et seq.     The commission may enter into and administer interstate reciprocity agreements that allow institutions to offer postsecondary distance education. The commission is further authorized to carry out the following duties as related to interstate reciprocity agreements:   Approve or disapprove participation in these agreements by institutions;   Establish fees to be paid by participating institutions to cover the commission's direct and indirect administrative costs;   Serve as the state point of contact for questions, complaints and other communications;   Enter into agreements with other state agencies regarding state responsibilities; and   Form committees to assist in establishing policies and procedures.     The commission shall not:   Require institutions to participate in interstate reciprocity agreements; or   Prohibit institutions that do not participate in these agreements from offering postsecondary distance education.
MS Code § 37-101-279 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Scholarships and Loans|§ 37-101-279. Suits against parties defaulting on educational loans or scholarships

  If a borrower defaults on an educational loan or scholarship, the Attorney General of the State of Mississippi shall bring suit against the defaulting party as soon as practicable.   A suit against a defaulting party under this section may be brought in the county in which the defaulting person resides, in which the lender is located, or in any Hinds County court.
MS Code § 37-101-283 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Scholarships and Loans|§ 37-101-283. Compliance with federal selective service law as condition to loan and scholarship eligibility

 Each male applicant for any scholarship or loan funded in whole or in part by this state, whether granted by the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning, the post-secondary education financial assistance board, or otherwise granted by any state-supported college or university, and whether to be used at a state-supported institution of higher learning or at a private institution, shall within six (6) months after he attains the age of eighteen (18) years submit to the person, commission, board or agency in which his application for scholarship or loan is or has been made satisfactory evidence of his compliance with the draft registration requirements of the military selective service act. Such evidence shall consist of a signed affirmation under penalty of perjury from the scholarship or loan applicant that he has complied with the requirements of the federal selective service act. If an applicant for or holder of any such scholarship or loan fails to submit a copy of his draft registration acknowledgment letter in the manner and within the time allowed therefor, any pending application of such person for the award, grant or renewal of any such scholarship or loan shall be denied, and any such scholarship or loan currently held by such person shall be revoked to the extent that no further payments under that scholarship or loan may be made to him or on his behalf. The person, commission, board or agency to which an application for the award, grant or renewal of such scholarship or loan is made, or by or through which any such scholarship or loan is administered or issued shall notify the applicant or holder and the chief executive officer of any institution at which a holder of a scholarship or loan so revoked is enrolled of its action, and upon request of the scholarship or loan applicant or holder shall afford him the opportunity, either in person, in writing or by counsel of his choice to present evidence against such action.
MS Code § 37-101-285 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Scholarships and Loans|§ 37-101-285. Definitions applicable to § 37-101-291

 For the purposes of Section 37-101-291, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless context shall prescribe otherwise:    "State health institution" or "state health institutions" means all facilities operated within the Department of Mental Health, mental health/intellectual disability facilities under the administration of a regional commission as established under Section 41-19-31, that are certified by the Department of Mental Health, University of Mississippi Hospital, the State Board of Health, health care facilities operated by the Department of Corrections, and any other public health care facility.   "Health care professions" means nurses, nurse practitioners, speech pathologists, psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and any other critical need profession determined by the sponsoring state health institution.
MS Code § 37-101-301 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for Various Institutions of Higher Learning, the Education and Research Center, and the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory|§ 37-101-301. Definitions

 As used in Sections 37-101-1 through 37-101-331, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise:   "Institutions of higher learning" shall be deemed to refer to those institutions identified in Section 37-101-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, and to the Education and Research Center and the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.   "Office of General Services" shall mean the Governor's Office of General Services, acting through its Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management.
MS Code § 37-101-303 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for Various Institutions of Higher Learning, the Education and Research Center, and the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory|§ 37-101-303. Recommendation that general obligation bonds be issued; declaration of necessity for issuance of bonds; allocation of funds

 Before the issuance of any of the bonds herein authorized, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning shall forward to the State Bond Commission its recommendation declaring the necessity for the issuance of general obligation bonds as authorized by Sections 37-101-301 through 37-101-331 for the purpose of erecting, repairing, constructing, remodeling, adding to or improving capital facilities for institutions of higher learning. The State Bond Commission shall have the power and is hereby authorized, upon receipt of the aforesaid recommendations, at one (1) time or from time to time, to declare the necessity for issuance of negotiable general obligation bonds of the State of Mississippi in an aggregate amount not to exceed Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00) to provide funds for the purposes hereinabove set forth and to issue and sell bonds in the amount specified.   Out of the total amount of bonds authorized to be issued, funds shall be allocated among the institutions of higher learning as follows:   Alcorn State University $4,416,000.00 Delta State University .00 1,882,000 Jackson State University .00 2,396,000 Mississippi State University .00 9,810,000 Mississippi University for Women .00 1,909,000 Mississippi Valley State University .00 1,775,000 University of Mississippi .00 6,086,000 University of Southern Mississippi .00 5,971,000 University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Park Campus 309,.00 000 University Medical Center .00 3,465,000 Gulf Coast Research Laboratory 260,.00 000 Education and Research Center 475,.00 000 Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine .00 1,246,000   Click to view   It is expressly provided, however, that in the event any emergencies or unforeseen contingencies arise, the amount set forth above for any institution may be increased by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, provided that the amount of such increase is achieved by a pro rata reduction in the amounts allocated to the other institutions.
MS Code § 37-101-305 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 101 - Institutions of Higher Learning; General Provisions|Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for Various Institutions of Higher Learning, the Education and Research Center, and the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory|§ 37-101-305. Issuance of general obligation bonds

 Upon receipt of a certified copy of a resolution of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning declaring the necessity for the issuance of any part or all of the bonds authorized by Sections 37-101-301 et seq., the State Bond Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the State of Mississippi in the principal amount requested, not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00) for the purposes hereinabove set forth. The State Bond Commission is authorized and empowered to pay the costs that are incident to the sale, issuance and delivery of the bonds authorized under Sections 37-101-301 et seq. from the proceeds derived from the sale of such bonds.