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2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-27-1-4. "Board of Trustees"

Sec. 4. "Board of trustees":
(1) for purposes of IC 21-27-3, refers to the board of trustees of Ball State University;
(2) for purposes of IC 21-27-4, refers to the board of trustees of Indiana University;
(3) for purposes of IC 21-27-5, refers to the board of trustees of Indiana State University;
(4) for purposes of IC 21-27-6, refers to the board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College;
(5) for purposes of IC 21-27-7, refers to the board of trustees of Purdue University;
(6) for purposes of IC 21-27-8, refers to the board of trustees of the University of Southern Indiana; and
(7) for purposes of IC 21-27-9, refers to the board of trustees of Vincennes University.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-27-1-5. "Covered Statutes"

Sec. 5. "Covered statutes" refers to the following:
(1) IC 21-14-2-1.
(2) IC 21-15-2-1.
(3) IC 21-15-2-2.
(4) IC 21-27-2-1.
(5) IC 21-28-2-1.
(6) IC 21-29-2-1.
(7) IC 21-31-2-1.
(8) IC 21-31-4-1.
(9) IC 21-31-4-2.
(10) IC 21-31-4-3.
(11) IC 21-31-9-2.
(12) IC 21-38-3-1.
(13) IC 21-38-3-2.
(14) IC 21-38-4-1.
(15) IC 21-39-2-1.
(16) IC 21-39-2-2.
(17) IC 21-39-2-3.
(18) IC 21-39-2-4.
(19) IC 21-39-2-5.
(20) IC 21-40-3-1.
(21) IC 21-41-2-1.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 2. Board of Trustees; General Responsibilities › 21-27-2-1. Board; Powers

Sec. 1. The board of trustees of a state educational institution is responsible to fulfill the powers and duties conferred upon the board of trustees by law.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-4 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 2. Board of Trustees; General Responsibilities › 21-27-2-1.5. Options for Qualified Students on Active Duty or Called to Active Duty During an Academic Term

Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this section, "academic term" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-12-1-2.
(b) As used in this section, "active duty" has the meaning set forth in IC 10-16-7-23(a).
(c) As used in this section, "armed forces" means the:
(1) United States Air Force;
(2) United States Army;
(3) United States Coast Guard;
(4) United States Marine Corps; and
(5) United States Navy.
(d) As used in this section, "qualified student" means a member of:
(1) the Indiana National Guard;
(2) the National Guard of a state contiguous to Indiana;
(3) a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; or
(4) the armed forces;
enrolled in a state educational institution.
(e) The board of trustees of a state educational institution shall allow a qualified student on active duty or called to active duty during an academic term to exercise any of the following options:
(1) Reenroll in any course for which the qualified student had remitted tuition but that the qualified student was not able to complete due to active duty status. Course reenrollment shall be offered to any qualified student:
(A) for a period not to exceed four (4) years after the date of the qualified student's release from active duty; and
(B) without additional tuition, student fees, or related charges.
(2) Receive a refund for tuition and fees paid by the qualified student for the academic term in which the qualified student was called or ordered to active duty, or based on the qualified student's active duty status.
(3) Receive a credit for a subsequent academic term in the amount of the tuition and fees paid during the academic term for courses that the qualified student did not complete due to active duty status.
(f) If a qualified student has been fully reimbursed for tuition, fees, and charges for a course that the qualified student did not complete due to active duty status, the qualified student is not entitled to further reimbursement under this section.
As added by P.L.22-2018, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 3. Ball State University › 21-27-3-2. Board; Management

Sec. 2. The board of trustees may manage, control, and operate Ball State University.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-11(a).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 3. Ball State University › 21-27-3-3. Board; Rule Promulgation and Regulations

Sec. 3. The board of trustees may promulgate rules and regulations.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-11(k).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 3. Ball State University › 21-27-3-4. Board; Powers

Sec. 4. The board of trustees possesses all power not otherwise specified by law in order to efficiently operate the affairs of Ball State University.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-11(m).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 3. Ball State University › 21-27-3-5. Diversity Committee

Sec. 5. (a) The board of trustees shall create a diversity committee to do the following:
(1) Review and recommend faculty employment policies concerning diversity issues.
(2) Review faculty and administration personnel complaints concerning diversity issues.
(3) Make recommendations to promote and maintain cultural diversity among faculty members.
(4) Make recommendations to promote recruitment and retention of minority students.
(b) The diversity committee shall issue an annual report stating the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the committee to the board of trustees.
As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 4. Indiana University › 21-27-4-2. Name of Board of Trustees

Sec. 2. The board of trustees may in the name of "The Trustees of Indiana University" sue and be sued.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-2(c) part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 4. Indiana University › 21-27-4-3. Board; Powers

Sec. 3. The board of trustees may make all bylaws necessary to carry into effect the powers conferred on the board of trustees.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-2(c) part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 4. Indiana University › 21-27-4-4. Diversity Committee

Sec. 4. (a) The board of trustees shall create a diversity committee at the home campus and at each regional campus to do the following:
(1) Review and recommend faculty employment policies concerning diversity issues.
(2) Review faculty and administration personnel complaints concerning diversity issues.
(3) Make recommendations to promote and maintain cultural diversity among faculty members.
(4) Make recommendations to promote recruitment and retention of minority students.
(b) The diversity committee shall issue an annual report stating the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the committee to the board of trustees.
As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 5. Indiana State University › 21-27-5-2. Board; Powers

Sec. 2. The board of trustees may sue and be sued.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-56-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 5. Indiana State University › 21-27-5-3. Powers, Rights, Privileges, Duties, and Obligations to Remain Intact

Sec. 3. All powers, rights, privileges, duties, and obligations, statutory, contractual, or of whatever kind conferred by law upon the State Teachers College board or Indiana State College board:
(1) for the operation, maintenance, and financing of Indiana State University and its properties and facilities; or
(2) otherwise pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and financing of Indiana State University;
apply after June 30, 1961, to the board of trustees.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-56-5(a).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 5. Indiana State University › 21-27-5-4. Diversity Committee

Sec. 4. (a) The board of trustees shall create a diversity committee to do the following:
(1) Review and recommend faculty employment policies concerning diversity issues.
(2) Review faculty and administration personnel complaints concerning diversity issues.
(3) Make recommendations to promote and maintain cultural diversity among faculty members.
(4) Make recommendations to promote recruitment and retention of minority students.
(b) The diversity committee shall issue an annual report stating the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the committee to the board of trustees.
As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 6. Ivy Tech Community College › 21-27-6-2. Trustees; Powers and Duties; Management and Policies

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College has responsibility for the management and policies of Ivy Tech Community College and its campuses within the framework of laws enacted by the general assembly.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-5(b) part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.25; P.L.174-2018, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 6. Ivy Tech Community College › 21-27-6-3. Board; Powers

Sec. 3. The board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College may prescribe rules for the effective operation of a statewide program.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-13(a)(8) part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 6. Ivy Tech Community College › 21-27-6-4. Board; Additional Powers

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College may exercise powers not otherwise specified by law that are necessary for the efficient management of a statewide program.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-13(a)(8) part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 6. Ivy Tech Community College › 21-27-6-5. Board; Expenses

Sec. 5. The expenses of the board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College and of the statewide programs operated by it for:
(1) construction of facilities;
(2) procurement of equipment; and
(3) operating expenses;
shall be financed by appropriations from the general assembly and federal funds, together with the fees and charges, contractual income, gifts, grants, and bequests as may become available.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-14.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 6. Ivy Tech Community College › 21-27-6-6. Trustees; Authority to Contract

Sec. 6. The board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College may authorize, approve, enter into, ratify, or confirm any agreement relating to a statewide program or a campus with:
(1) the United States government, acting through any agency of the government designated or created to aid in the financing of the projects; or
(2) any person, organization, or agency offering contracts or grants-in-aid financing the educational facilities or the operation of the facilities and programs.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-13(a)(10).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.26; P.L.174-2018, SEC.30.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 6. Ivy Tech Community College › 21-27-6-7. Diversity Committee

Sec. 7. (a) The board of trustees shall create a diversity committee at the home campus and at each campus to do the following:
(1) Review and recommend faculty employment policies concerning diversity issues.
(2) Review faculty and administration personnel complaints concerning diversity issues.
(3) Make recommendations to promote and maintain cultural diversity among faculty members.
(4) Make recommendations to promote recruitment and retention of minority students.
(b) The diversity committee shall issue an annual report stating the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the committee to the state board.
As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.174-2018, SEC.31.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 7. Purdue University › 21-27-7-2. Organization of University

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Purdue University may organize Purdue University in conformity with the purposes set forth in Act of Congress, approved July 2, 1862, entitled "An act donating public lands to the several states and territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts".
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-36-4 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 7. Purdue University › 21-27-7-3. Seal

Sec. 3. The board of trustees of Purdue University shall provide a seal.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-36-4 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 7. Purdue University › 21-27-7-4. Board; Powers

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of Purdue University may do all acts necessary and expedient to put and keep Purdue University in operation.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-36-4 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 7. Purdue University › 21-27-7-5. Board; Power to Make Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations

Sec. 5. The board of trustees of Purdue University may make all bylaws, rules, and regulations required or proper to conduct and manage Purdue University.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-36-4 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 7. Purdue University › 21-27-7-6. Diversity Committee

Sec. 6. (a) The board of trustees shall create a diversity committee at the home campus and at each regional campus to do the following:
(1) Review and recommend faculty employment policies concerning diversity issues.
(2) Review faculty and administration personnel complaints concerning diversity issues.
(3) Make recommendations to promote and maintain cultural diversity among faculty members.
(4) Make recommendations to promote recruitment and retention of minority students.
(b) The diversity committee shall issue an annual report stating the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the committee to the board of trustees.
As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 8. University of Southern Indiana › 21-27-8-2. Research and Public Service

Sec. 2. The University of Southern Indiana may engage in research or public service that furthers an educational purpose.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(10).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 8. University of Southern Indiana › 21-27-8-3. Powers; Rights; Privileges; Duties

Sec. 3. The University of Southern Indiana may exercise all powers, rights, privileges, and duties conferred upon the University of Southern Indiana or the board of trustees by any statute enacted by the general assembly.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(11).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 8. University of Southern Indiana › 21-27-8-4. Rules

Sec. 4. The University of Southern Indiana may adopt rules to carry out its powers and duties.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(12).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 8. University of Southern Indiana › 21-27-8-5. Board; Power to Conduct Affairs of the University

Sec. 5. The University of Southern Indiana may exercise all powers necessary to conduct efficiently the affairs of the University of Southern Indiana.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(13).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 8. University of Southern Indiana › 21-27-8-6. Power to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 6. The University of Southern Indiana may sue and be sued.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(1).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 8. University of Southern Indiana › 21-27-8-7. Diversity Committee

Sec. 7. (a) The board shall create a diversity committee to do the following:
(1) Review and recommend faculty employment policies concerning diversity issues.
(2) Review faculty and administration personnel complaints concerning diversity issues.
(3) Make recommendations to promote and maintain cultural diversity among faculty members.
(4) Make recommendations to promote recruitment and retention of minority students.
(b) The diversity committee shall issue an annual report stating the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the committee to the board.
As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 9. Vincennes University › 21-27-9-2. Board; Qualifications

Sec. 2. The board of trustees must be persons in law capable of:
(1) suing and being sued;
(2) pleading and being impleaded;
(3) answering and being answered unto; and
(4) defending and being defended, in all courts and places, in all manner of actions, suits, complaints, matters, and causes.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 9. Vincennes University › 21-27-9-3. Board; Seal

Sec. 3. The board of trustees may have a common seal and make and alter the seal at their pleasure.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-1(c)(1).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 9. Vincennes University › 21-27-9-4. Board; Bylaws and Regulations

Sec. 4. The board of trustees may make the bylaws and regulations in writing, not inconsistent with the laws of Indiana or of the United States, that the board of trustees determines necessary for the good government of Vincennes University, and the students of Vincennes University. The board of trustees may:
(1) put the bylaws and regulations in execution;
(2) revoke and alter the bylaws and regulations; and
(3) make new bylaws and regulations;
that the board of trustees determines necessary.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-5(1).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 9. Vincennes University › 21-27-9-5. Board; Maintenance and Support for University

Sec. 5. The board of trustees may generally do all lawful matters and things whatsoever, necessary for maintaining and supporting Vincennes University and for the more extensive communication of useful knowledge.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-8(9).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 9. Vincennes University › 21-27-9-6. Diversity Committee

Sec. 6. (a) The board of trustees shall create a diversity committee at the home campus and at each regional campus to do the following:
(1) Review and recommend faculty employment policies concerning diversity issues.
(2) Review faculty and administration personnel complaints concerning diversity issues.
(3) Make recommendations to promote and maintain cultural diversity among faculty members.
(4) Make recommendations to promote recruitment and retention of minority students.
(b) The diversity committee shall issue an annual report stating the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the committee to the board of trustees.
As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions › 21-27-10-1. General Assembly Declaration

Sec. 1. The general assembly recognizes that:
(1) Article 11, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana provides that the state may not become a stockholder in a corporation;
(2) online, onsite, and hybrid online/onsite instructional, educational, and training programs serve an important public interest by expanding access to learning opportunities, thereby enhancing the state's ability to promote workforce and economic development; and
(3) a state educational institution may more effectively advance its educational mission and achieve its public or charitable purposes by being affiliated with a postsecondary degree granting and credit bearing institution that provides these alternative types of instructional, educational, or training offerings, whether onsite, online, or through any combination of these or other instructional modalities, to better reach adult learners and other nontraditional students.
The general assembly declares that a state educational institution's controlling and being a member of a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution, as permitted in this section, complies with Article 11, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions › 21-27-10-3. "Commission"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the commission for higher education of the state of Indiana established under IC 21-18-2.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions › 21-27-10-4. "Eligible Property"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "eligible property" means any property received by the board of trustees of a state educational institution, other than:
(1) state appropriations; or
(2) other public money received through another state educational institution, a state agency, or a local government entity.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions › 21-27-10-5. Member of a Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institution

Sec. 5. A state educational institution may be a member of a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution if:
(1) the postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution is a public benefit corporation (as defined in IC 23-17-2-23);
(2) the postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution is controlled by the state educational institution;
(3) in the judgment of the board of trustees, it is in the best interest and consistent with the mission of the state educational institution; and
(4) any contributions or other financial support made to the postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution by the state educational institution consist solely of eligible property.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions › 21-27-10-6. Exemption From Public Meetings (Open Door) Law, Public Records Law, and State Board of Accounts Examinations

Sec. 6. Notwithstanding any other law, a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution is not subject to the following:
(1) IC 5-14-1.5.
(2) IC 5-14-3.
(3) IC 5-11-1-9.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions › 21-27-10-7. Information Provided to Commission

Sec. 7. The commission may require a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution to provide information concerning the:
(1) financial position of the postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution;
(2) academic programs and instruction offered by the postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution; and
(3) student outcomes;
and make the information publicly available.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions › 21-27-10-8. Control by Executive Branch

Sec. 8. For purposes of United States Department of Education regulations, a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution is considered to be subject to the administrative supervision and control of the executive branch by virtue of appointment by the governor of all or a majority of the trustees of a controlling state educational institution.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions › 21-27-10-9. State Entity for Purposes of United States Department of Education Regulations

Sec. 9. A state educational institution that:
(1) exists as an instrumentality of the state in the form of a body corporate, body politic, or body corporate and body politic; and
(2) controls a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution;
is considered to be a governmental entity equivalent to the state for purposes of United States Department of Education regulations.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 27. State Educational Institutions: General Powers › Chapter 10. Postsecondary Sei Affiliated Educational Institutions › 21-27-10-10. Confirmation of Institution as a Public School

Sec. 10. The executive director of the commission may issue a confirmation of the status of a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution as a public school for purposes of United States Department of Education regulations.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-2. "Agreement"

Sec. 2. "Agreement", for purposes of IC 21-28-4, refers to an agreement entered into under IC 21-28-4 by the board of trustees of a state educational institution.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-3. "Chief Information Officer"

Sec. 3. "Chief information officer" means the chief information officer of the office of technology appointed under IC 4-13.1-2-3.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-4. "Commission"

Sec. 4. "Commission" refers to the Midwestern Higher Education Commission.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-5. "Compact"

Sec. 5. "Compact" refers to the Midwestern Higher Education Compact established by IC 21-28-3.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-6. "Coordinating Unit"

Sec. 6. "Coordinating unit" refers to the committee or body established under IC 21-28-5-8 to coordinate use of the transmission system or the designated electronic format, or both.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-7. "Designated Electronic Format"

Sec. 7. "Designated electronic format" refers to the electronic format established under IC 21-28-5-3.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-8. "Electronic Format"

Sec. 8. "Electronic format" means a format using the most appropriate technological medium.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-1(a).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-9. "Enabling Statute"

Sec. 9. "Enabling statute" means the following:
(1) In the case of the Ball State University board of trustees, one (1) or more of the following:
IC 21-33.
IC 21-34.
IC 21-35-2.
IC 21-35-3.
IC 21-35-5.
IC 20-24.5-2.
(2) In the case of the trustees of Indiana University, one (1) or more of the following:
IC 21-33.
IC 21-34.
IC 21-35-2.
IC 21-35-3.
IC 21-35-5.
IC 20-24.5-2.
(3) In the case of the Indiana State University board of trustees, one (1) or more of the following:
IC 21-33.
IC 21-34.
IC 21-35-2.
IC 21-35-3.
IC 21-35-5.
IC 20-24.5-2.
(4) In the case of the trustees of Ivy Tech Community College, one (1) or more of the following:
IC 21-33.
IC 21-34.
(5) In the case of the trustees of Purdue University, one (1) or more of the following:
IC 21-33.
IC 21-34.
IC 21-35-2.
IC 21-35-3.
IC 21-35-5.
IC 20-24.5-2.
(6) In the case of the board of trustees for Vincennes University, one (1) or more of the following:
IC 21-33.
IC 21-34.
IC 21-35-6.
(7) In the case of the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees, one (1) or more of the following:
IC 21-33.
IC 21-34.
IC 21-35-2.
IC 21-35-5.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-65-1(a).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-10. "Fund"

Sec. 10. "Fund" refers to the higher education statewide telecommunications fund established by IC 21-28-5-13.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-11. "Office of Technology"

Sec. 11. "Office of technology" refers to the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-12. "Participating Educational Institution"

Sec. 12. "Participating educational institution" refers to a state educational institution or private postsecondary educational institution that participates in a joint arrangement under IC 21-28-5.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-13. "Separate Legal Entity"

Sec. 13. "Separate legal entity" refers to a separate legal entity established under an agreement under IC 21-28-4 to carry out the purposes of an agreement.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions › 21-28-1-14. "Transmission System"

Sec. 14. "Transmission system" refers to services and a telecommunication system provided under an arrangement entered into under IC 21-28-5-2.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 2. Cooperative Arrangements › 21-28-2-1. Applicability; Availability of Educational Resources

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to the board of trustees of the following state educational institutions:
(1) Ball State University.
(2) Indiana University.
(3) Indiana State University.
(4) Purdue University.
(5) University of Southern Indiana.
(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may cooperate with other educational institutions to assure the availability and use of the state educational institution's total resources and opportunities to provide excellent educational opportunity for all persons.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-2(a)(9).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 2. Cooperative Arrangements › 21-28-2-2. Cooperative Agreements With Other Educational Institutions

Sec. 2. The University of Southern Indiana may enter into cooperative agreements with other educational institutions, including agreements leading to the use of the University of Southern Indiana as a host site for an educational program administered by another college or university.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(3).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact › 21-28-3-1. Enactment

Sec. 1. The Midwestern Higher Education Compact is enacted into law and entered into by the state of Indiana with all other jurisdictions legally joining the compact in the form substantially as provided in sections 2 through 9 of this chapter.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact › 21-28-3-2. Purpose

Sec. 2. ARTICLE I. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact is to provide greater higher education opportunities and services in the midwestern region, with the aim of furthering regional access to, research in, and choice of higher education for the citizens residing in the several states which are parties to this Compact.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-3.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact › 21-28-3-3. The Commission

Sec. 3. ARTICLE II. THE COMMISSION. (a) The compacting states hereby create the Midwestern Higher Education Commission, hereinafter called the Commission. The Commission shall be a body corporate of each compacting state. The Commission shall have all the responsibilities, powers, and duties set forth herein, including the power to sue and be sued, and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it by subsequent action of the respective legislatures of the compacting states in accordance with the terms of this Compact.
(b) The Commission shall consist of five (5) resident members of each state as follows: the governor or the governor's designee who shall serve during the tenure of office of the governor; two (2) legislators, one (1) from each house (except Nebraska, which may appoint two (2) legislators from its Unicameral Legislature), who shall serve two (2) year terms and be appointed by the appropriate appointing authority in each house of the legislature; and two (2) other at-large members, at least one (1) of whom shall be selected from the field of higher education. The at-large members shall be appointed in a manner provided by the laws of the appointing state. One (1) of the two (2) at-large members initially appointed in each state shall serve a two (2) year term. The other member, and any regularly appointed successor to either at-large member, shall serve a four (4) year term. All vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the laws of the appointing states. Any commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve until the end of the incomplete term.
(c) The Commission shall select annually, from among its members, a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and a treasurer.
(d) The Commission shall appoint an executive director who shall serve at the Commission's pleasure and who shall act as secretary to the Commission. The treasurer, the executive director, and such other personnel as the Commission may determine shall be bonded in such amounts as the Commission may require.
(e) The Commission shall meet at least once each calendar year. The chairperson may call additional meetings and upon the request of a majority of the Commission members of three (3) or more compacting states, shall call additional meetings. Public notice shall be given of all meetings, and meetings shall be open to the public.
(f) Each compacting state represented at any meeting of the Commission is entitled to one (1) vote. A majority of the compacting states shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless a larger quorum is required by the bylaws of the Commission.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact › 21-28-3-4. Powers and Duties of the Commission

Sec. 4. ARTICLE III. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. (a) The Commission shall adopt a seal and suitable bylaws governing its management and operations.
(b) Irrespective of the civil service, personnel, or other merit system laws of any of the compacting states, the Commission in its bylaws shall provide for the personnel policies and programs of the Compact.
(c) The Commission shall submit a budget to the governor and legislature of each compacting state at such time and for such period as may be required. The budget shall contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each of the compacting states.
(d) The Commission shall report annually to the legislatures and governors of the compacting states, to the Midwestern Governors' Conference, and to the Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments concerning the activities of the Commission during the preceding year. Such reports shall also embody any recommendations that may have been adopted by the Commission.
(e) The Commission may borrow, accept, or contract for the services of personnel from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, from any interstate agency, or from any institution, foundation, person, firm, or corporation.
(f) The Commission may accept for any of its purposes and functions under the Compact any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services (conditional or otherwise) from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or from any institution, foundation, person, firm, or corporation, and may receive, utilize, and dispose of the same.
(g) The Commission may enter into agreements with any other interstate education organizations or agencies and with higher education institutions located in nonmember states and with any of the various states of these United States to provide adequate programs and services in higher education for the citizens of the respective compacting states. The Commission shall, after negotiations with interested institutions and interstate organizations or agencies, determine the cost of providing the programs and services in higher education for use of these agreements.
(h) The Commission may establish and maintain offices, which shall be located within one (1) or more of the compacting states.
(i) The Commission may establish committees and hire staff as it considers necessary for the carrying out of its functions.
(j) The Commission may provide for actual and necessary expenses for attendance of its members at official meetings of the Commission or its designated committees.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 21. Higher Education › Article 28. State Educational Institutions: Cooperative Arrangements, Interstate Compacts; Educational Support Entities › Chapter 3. Midwestern Higher Education Compact › 21-28-3-5. Activities of the Commission

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