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WV Code § 18B-10-16 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 10. Fees and Other Money Collected at State Institutions of Higher Education|§18B-10-16. Disposition of Funds in State Treasury

Except as may be provided for in any bond resolution in effect, funds in the State Treasury heretofore collected from any of the sources defined in the foregoing sections shall remain in the State Treasury for use by the institution where collected. Any interest revenue generated by a special student fee account shall only be expended at or for the institution where such fee was collected. Exempted schools may transfer and deposit all fees and funds collected under this article into a single special revenue account: Provided, That if the governing board of an exempted school does transfer and deposit all such fees and funds into a single special revenue account, the governing board shall account for each classification of fees and funds separately in their internal accounting system.
WV Code § 18B-11-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11. Miscellaneous Institutes and Centers|§18B-11-1. Center for Regional Progress Created; Director Powers; Mission and Purpose

(a) There is hereby created an economic development entity known as the "center for regional progress" at Marshall University. The center shall be under the control and supervision of a director, which position is to be filled by an individual qualified by experience and education. The director shall be appointed by the president of Marshall University. The director may employ such staff as is necessary to accomplish the center's mission and purpose. The director shall have administrative control and supervision of the center. The center shall emphasize the creation of new jobs and the retention of existing jobs as the foundation necessary for the economic development of West Virginia. The center shall provide basic and applied research and technical assistance; counseling and referral service; graduate research and cooperative education programs; management and marketing assistance; continuing education, seminars, workshops; courses to meet both employer and employee educational needs; and such other activities as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. The center shall provide research and technical assistance to meet the economic and community development needs of local, municipal, county and state governments.(b) The center shall upon request respond to public policy needs of the Legislature and the executive; and apply for and obtain grants or funds from all available sources, private and public, state, federal, and otherwise. The center shall maintain a roster of faculty and staff at Marshall University and other institutions of higher education from which specific expertise may be drawn.
WV Code § 18B-11-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11. Miscellaneous Institutes and Centers|§18B-11-2. Institute for Public Affairs; Creation and Purposes

(a) There is hereby created as an independent entity the institute for public affairs, to be located and operated at West Virginia University. The institute shall be under the control and supervision of a director, which position is to be filled by an individual whose credentials include accomplishments in the interdisciplinary academic fields and government. The director shall be appointed by the president of West Virginia University. The institute shall engage faculty from institutions of higher education throughout the state and shall cooperatively develop a program with other such institutions. The terms of such participation may be by contract, loan, part-time basis or other such arrangement.(b) The institute is directed to conduct independent research and propose strategies and options on public issues and policies upon its own initiative or as may be requested by the executive or the Legislature.(c) The institute is directed to seek all other funds, grants, and other sources of assistance from other agencies of government as well as the private sector.(d) The director shall have administrative control and supervision of the institute.
WV Code § 18B-11-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11. Miscellaneous Institutes and Centers|§18B-11-3. Institute for International Trade Development; Creation and Purpose

There is hereby created as an independent entity the institute for international trade development, to be located and operated at Marshall University. The institute is established to facilitate faculty involvement in the formation and continuation of international market entry and development strategy, to provide assistance to state businesses in exporting and attracting foreign investment, and to engage in other activities designed to promote, develop and stimulate export expansion and foreign direct investment. The institute shall be under the control and supervision of a director, who shall be appointed from among the faculty by the president of Marshall University. The institute shall engage faculty from institutions of higher education throughout the state and shall cooperatively develop an export program with the other such institutions. The terms of such participation may be by contract, loan, part-time basis, or other such arrangement. The institute shall develop with the board of trustees and the Governor a program of student internships in international business to place qualified students for academic credit with businesses in West Virginia to help develop export awareness and potential. The institute shall further provide research and analysis on matters of international trade upon request of the executive or the Legislature; initiate partnership grants, and proposals in the area of international trade in accordance with the provisions of article two-a, chapter five-b of this code; and apply for and obtain grants or funds from all available sources, private and public.
WV Code § 18B-11A-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11A. State Autism Training Center|§18B-11A-1. Purpose

The purpose of the Legislature in the enactment of this article is to establish and develop an autism training center in the State of West Virginia with a highly skilled, interdisciplinary, appropriately experienced staff which will train teachers, parents, guardians and others important to the autistic person's education and training. The center is established and operated by the Marshall university board of Governors or its designees.
WV Code § 18B-11A-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11A. State Autism Training Center|§18B-11A-2. Definitions

For the purposes of this article:(a) "Board" means the Marshall university board of Governors;(b) "Center" means the autism training center;(c) "Client" means a person with the primary diagnosis of autism or autistic-like behavior; and(d) "Expenses" means those reasonable and customary expenditures related to training and treatment of eligible clients as defined in the rules and regulations promulgated by the center.
WV Code § 18B-11A-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11A. State Autism Training Center|§18B-11A-3. Powers and Duties of Board of Governors and State Autism Center

The board of Governors is authorized to operate a state autism training center, including either the acquisition by purchase, lease, gift or otherwise, of necessary lands, and the construction of necessary buildings; the expansion, remodeling, altering or equipping of necessary buildings; and the making of contracts by the board of trustees with any state, county or municipal agency, or nonprofit institution, providing for the equipment, expenses, compensation of personnel, operation and maintenance of any facility of such agency or institution utilized for the purposes of this article. The board or its designees may make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the performance of its powers and duties under this section, and may cooperate with other agencies of the state, county and federal governments.
WV Code § 18B-11A-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11A. State Autism Training Center|§18B-11A-4. Responsibilities of Center

The center shall, through appropriate identification, evaluation, education, individual training and treatment programs for clients, offer appropriate education and training for professional personnel and family members or guardians.
WV Code § 18B-11A-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11A. State Autism Training Center|§18B-11A-5. Rules and Regulations

The board, after consultation with the center, shall make and adopt rules, regulations and standards for the establishment, operation, cost reimbursement, fees for services, maintenance and government control of the center established pursuant to this article, including such rules, regulations and standards as may be necessary for cooperation under and compliance with any existing or future federal statutes pertaining to grants-in-aid for client training or facilities and such other rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article.
WV Code § 18B-11A-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11A. State Autism Training Center|§18B-11A-6. Advisory Board

The board of Governors shall appoint a board of West Virginia citizens to advise the center director on matters of policy. The advisory board shall be composed of fifty percent parents or guardians of clients eligible for the center's program; forty percent persons from professional fields related to autism, such as special education, psychology, hearing and speech, neurology and pediatrics; and ten percent knowledgeable lay citizens such as legislators or other lay community leaders. The director of the center shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of the advisory board.
WV Code § 18B-11A-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11A. State Autism Training Center|§18B-11A-7. Trainee Team; Expense

The primary method of providing services through the center is by the use of trainee teams. A trainee team shall consist of an eligible client, a professional chosen by the primary local service agency and the client's parent or parents or guardian.The center may charge agencies such fees and reimburse trainee team or client expenses as provided by rules and regulations. The center may also provide for reasonable and customary expenses in excess of fees charged sending agencies for each trainee team or otherwise eligible client, including child care for other children of attending parents and others as specified in rules and regulations.
WV Code § 18B-11B-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11B. West Virginia Poison Center|§18B-11B-1. Intent

The Legislature hereby finds that the current level of scientific information regarding the chemicals, hazardous and noxious substances, biochemical agents, toxic household products and various combinations of them that lead to human poisoning with the added risks associated with criminal activity and clandestine terrorism involving toxic materials and agents requires the immediate availability of accurate information, resources and services to assess toxic threats to the public, prevent human poisoning and assist the general public, the police, firefighters, public health officials, emergency service workers, health care providers and other first responding emergency personnel.It is the intent of the Legislature that poison control services be provided throughout the state on a consistent and prompt basis by any and all electronic means as well as by a toll free telephone network in order that illness or death that may result from the exposure of an individual to poisonous substances may be avoided. The Legislature also finds that the West Virginia Poison Center located at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Charleston Division and operated by West Virginia University meets these criteria and is hereby continued as the West Virginia Poison Center.The Legislature further finds that effective poison control, not only saves lives and protects the public welfare but also reduces emergency medical costs and is considered an essential emergency service.
WV Code § 18B-11B-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11B. West Virginia Poison Center|§18B-11B-2. West Virginia Poison Center Continued; Certification

(a) The West Virginia Poison Center (hereinafter referred to as "the Center") currently a part of and located at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Charleston Division and operated by West Virginia University, is hereby continued as a special service under West Virginia University.(b) The center shall be certified by the American Association of Poison Centers or other similar organization with the same or higher certification standards, and shall have a director who is a board certified toxicologist.(c) The West Virginia Poison Center is exempt from temporary budget hiring freezes that may apply to colleges and universities under the Higher Education Policy Commission.
WV Code § 18B-11B-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11B. West Virginia Poison Center|§18B-11B-3. Advisory Board

There is hereby created the West Virginia Poison Center Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as the board). The board shall be composed of eight members. The members include: The Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission or his or her designee; the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety or his or her designee; the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health or his or her designee; the Associate Vice President of West Virginia University, Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Charleston, West Virginia, who shall be chairman of the board; the president of the West Virginia Hospital Association or his or her designee; two members appointed by the Director of the Poison Center who shall represent professional health care organizations in this state with extensive experience in public health education, research or administration; and one member appointed by the Director of the Poison Center to represent the general public. All appointed members shall serve terms of four years and may be reappointed. Appointed members of the advisory board shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for any necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings on the same basis as members of the Legislature are reimbursed for expenses.The board shall provide advice and assistance to the director of the center in providing services as set out in this article. The board shall meet not less than two times each year on the call of the chair. Not later than July 1, of each year, the board shall prepare an annual report for the calendar year for submission to the Governor and the Legislature. The report shall include an analysis of the activities of the center and any recommendations for improvement the board may deem necessary or appropriate.
WV Code § 18B-11B-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11B. West Virginia Poison Center|§18B-11B-4. Center Responsibilities

The center shall provide:(1) Twenty-four hour, seven days a week emergency telephone management and treatment referral of victims of poisoning to include determining whether treatment can be accomplished at the scene of the incident or transport to an emergency treatment or other facility is required and carrying out telephone follow-up to families and other individuals to assure that adequate care is provided;(2) Emergency telephone treatment recommendations for all types of poisonings, chemical exposures, drug overdoses and exposure to weapons of mass destruction. This information shall be provided to medical and nonmedical providers;(3) Telephone follow-up for hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients to assess progress and recommend additional treatment as necessary;(4) Surveillance of human poison exposures. This includes those related chemicals, drugs, biologicals and weapons of mass destruction;(5) Community education in poison prevention; and(6) Education in the recognition and management of poisonings for health care providers.
WV Code § 18B-11B-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11B. West Virginia Poison Center|§18B-11B-5. Powers and Responsibilities of the Director

The Director of the West Virginia Poison Center:(1) Shall ensure that the center is certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers and remains in good standing with that organization;(2) Is authorized to enter into agreements with other state agencies or departments, with public or private colleges or universities, schools of medicine or hospitals for the use of laboratories, personnel, equipment and other fixtures, facilities or services;(3) May accept federal funds granted by the United States Congress or by executive order of the President of the United States as well as gifts, grants, endowments and donations from individuals and private organizations or foundations for all or any of the functions of the center;(4) Develop and advocate for an annual budget for the center;(5) Maintain a central office at the current location of the center; and(6) Employ adequate professional and technical employees to meet the requirements of this article.
WV Code § 18B-11B-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 11B. West Virginia Poison Center|§18B-11B-6. Immunity of Center and Staff

Neither the director nor any employee of the center staff shall be considered a member of any patient treatment team, or acting in concert with any responsible treating entity, including emergency personnel, hospital or clinic employees, or private medical practitioners of any health care treatment team.The center and its employees are immune from any and all liability arising from the good faith provision of services provided under the provisions of this article. The immunity granted by this section is in addition to any other immunity now existing or granted under any other provision of this code or by common law.
WV Code § 18B-12-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 12. Research and Development Agreements for State Institutions of Higher Education|§18B-12-1. Definitions

The following words used in this article shall, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, be construed as follows:(a) "Agreement" means any agreement being entered into between a governing board and a corporation pursuant to section four of this article.(b) "Corporation" means a nonstock, not-for-profit corporation established under the general corporation laws of the state which meets the description presented by section three of this article.(c) "Corporate directors" means the board of directors of a corporation.
WV Code § 18B-12-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 12. Research and Development Agreements for State Institutions of Higher Education|§18B-12-2. Legislative Findings and Purpose

(a) The Legislature finds and determines that the future economic development in the state will depend in part upon research developed at the state institutions of higher education, and enhanced research opportunities for state institutions of higher education will promote the general economic welfare of the citizens of the state. In order to enhance the competitive position of state institutions of higher education in the current environment for research and development, expenditures for equipment and material for research projects must be handled in an expeditious fashion, and the acquisition and utilization of research grants can be simplified and expedited through the utilization of private corporations.(b) The interest of the citizens of the state will be best met by agreements entered into and carried out by the governing boards and corporations to provide research assistance for state institutions of higher education. Therefore, in order to facilitate research and development grants and opportunities for state institutions of higher education, it is appropriate to authorize the governing boards to contract with private corporations organized for the purpose of providing such services to state institutions of higher education.
WV Code § 18B-12-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18B. Higher Education|Article 12. Research and Development Agreements for State Institutions of Higher Education|§18B-12-3. Boards Authorized to Contract With Corporations; Characteristics of Corporations

Each governing board for a state institution of higher education is hereby authorized to enter into agreements and any other contractual relationships with one or more corporations formed with respect to such state institution of higher education, but only if each such corporation meets the following descriptions:(1) The president and the president's appointees from the institution shall constitute a majority of the voting corporate directors.(2) The corporation must be organized as a nonprofit, nonstock corporation under the general corporation laws of the state exclusively for charitable, educational or scientific purposes within the meaning of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to foster and support research at the respective state institution of higher education and to provide evaluation, development, patenting, management and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of such state institution of higher education.(3) The meetings of the corporate directors shall be subject to the provisions of section three, article nine-a, chapter six of this code.(4) Upon dissolution of the corporation, the assets of the corporation shall be transferred to such entity as the appropriate governing board shall designate for the benefit of the state institution of higher education: Provided, That such recipient shall be an organization operated exclusively for charitable, educational or scientific purposes as shall at such time qualify as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.