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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3501.2. University of Central Oklahoma - Effect of name change - Depletion of labeled supplies.

A. The name prescribed by Section 3501.1 of this title shall not affect in any manner whatsoever any legal relationships, bonds, contracts, supervisory authority by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, title to property, obligations, or any other phase or aspect of the legal status of the said institution for any purpose, except that said institution shall be referred to as the "University of Central Oklahoma" in all future references to said institution.
B. It is the intent of the Legislature that supplies, including but not limited to letterheads, which on the effective date of this section carry or are labeled with the name "Central State University" shall be utilized after the effective date of this section until such supplies are depleted. Any new supplies ordered for use after the effective date of this section shall bear the name "University of Central Oklahoma". For purposes of this section, "supplies" shall not mean signs designating the name of the university.
Amended by Laws 1990, c. 218, § 5, eff. July 1, 1991.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3507.1. Alternate name - Regional University System of Oklahoma.

A. The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges created by Article XIII-B of the Oklahoma Constitution shall also be known as, and may perform official acts and transact official business in the name of, the Regional University System of Oklahoma.
B. Whenever the name of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges appears in any law, contract, or other document, it shall be deemed to refer to the Regional University System of Oklahoma.
C. The name change prescribed in subsection A of this section shall not affect in any manner whatsoever any legal relationships, bonds, contracts, supervisory authority by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, title to property, obligations, or any other phase or aspect of the legal status of the Board for any purpose, except that the Board shall be referred to as the "Regional University System of Oklahoma" in all future references to the Board.
D. It is the intent of the Legislature that supplies, including but not limited to existing letterhead shall be utilized after the effective date of this section until such supplies are depleted. Any new supplies ordered for use after the effective date of this section shall bear the name "Regional University System of Oklahoma".
Added by Laws 2006, c. 162, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3508. Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges - Oaths - Travel expenses - Attendance at meetings of Board - Employment of former Board member prohibited.

(a) Each member of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges shall take and subscribe to oaths required of State officials generally.
(b) Each member of the Board shall be allowed necessary travel expenses, as may be approved by the Board, pursuant to the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
(c) If any member of the Board fails to attend a meeting of the Board more than two consecutive meetings, without the consent of a majority of the Board, the Governor shall declare such member's office vacant and shall appoint his successor for the unexpired term.
(d) No member of the Board shall be eligible to be an officer, supervisor, president, instructor or employee of any state educational institution under the supervision, management or control of the Board within two (2) years from the date of expiration of his term.
Amended by Laws 1985, c. 178, § 62, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3509. Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges - Body corporate - Seal - Officers - Term - Proceedings - Minutes - Executive meetings.

The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges created by Article XIII-B of the Constitution of Oklahoma shall be a body corporate, and shall adopt and use an official seal. It shall annually elect a president who shall also be known as chairman, a vice president who shall also be known as vice-chairman, and a secretary, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) fiscal year and until his successor is elected and qualified, and who shall perform such duties as the Board directs. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the governing of the Board and the discharge of its duties, and shall cause to be kept the minutes of all meetings and transactions considered at each meeting, in a suitable book to be obtained and kept for such purpose. The Board shall not hold an executive meeting unless the same is ordered by a unanimous vote of the Board. The office of the Board shall be located in quarters provided by the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority for which the Board shall pay an appropriate rental charge. Until such time as space can be provided by the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall provide quarters for said Board without rental charge.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 396, § 509, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by Laws 1974,, c. 307, § 2, emerg. eff. May 29, 1974; Laws 1980, c. 159, § 27, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980; Laws 1983, c. 304, § 72, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 636.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3511. Eastern Oklahoma State College.

The state educational institution located at Wilburton and formerly designated as Eastern Oklahoma State College of Agriculture and Applied Science shall be known as and its official name shall be Eastern Oklahoma State College; and the governing control of the institution and all of its property, assets and obligations shall be transferred to the Board of Regents of Eastern Oklahoma State College, which is hereby created.
Added by Laws 1972, c. 158, § 2, operative July 1, 1972.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3511.1. Courses and programs for people of McAlester - Branch of Eastern Oklahoma State College.

A. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall make resident college credit courses and programs available to the people of McAlester.
B. The State Regents for Higher Education shall provide classes and programs through a branch of Eastern Oklahoma State College, which shall be established and located in McAlester. The branch at McAlester of Eastern Oklahoma State College shall be governed by the Board of Regents of Eastern Oklahoma State College and administered through Eastern Oklahoma State College. The Board of Regents of Eastern Oklahoma State College may provide resources to the branch campus of Eastern Oklahoma State College to maintain its facilities in accordance with its function and mission as provided by law. The people locally shall provide suitable physical plant accommodations for the branch at McAlester.
Added by Laws 1996, c. 276, § 3, emerg. eff. May 30, 1996. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 271, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3512. Board of Regents of Eastern Oklahoma State College - Membership - Powers and duties.

A. The Board of Regents of Eastern Oklahoma State College shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The regular term of each member shall be seven (7) years, except that the initial appointments shall be for lesser terms so that the term of only one member shall expire each year.
B. The Board of Regents of Eastern Oklahoma State College shall be a body corporate, and shall adopt and use an official seal. It shall annually elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) fiscal year and until his successor is elected and qualified, and who shall perform such duties as the Board directs. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the governing of the Board and the discharge of its duties, and shall cause to be kept the minutes of all meetings and transactions considered at each meeting in a suitable book to be obtained and kept for such purpose. The Board of Regents of Eastern Oklahoma State College shall be the governing board of the college and shall have the supervision and management thereof, shall have the same powers and duties as governing boards of other institutions in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, and may do all things necessary or convenient to make the college effective for the purpose for which it is operated.
Laws 1972, c. 158, § 3, operative July 1, 1972; Laws 1980, c. 159, § 28, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3513. Northeastern State University.

Northeastern State College, located at Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is hereby officially named and shall be designated in all future references as "Northeastern State University". Any reference in the statutes to Northeastern Oklahoma State University shall be deemed a reference to Northeastern State University.
Amended by Laws 1985, c. 317, § 2, emerg. eff. July 26, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3514. Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Southeastern State College, located at Durant, Oklahoma, is hereby officially named and shall be designated in all future references as "Southeastern Oklahoma State University."
Laws 1974, p. 722, S.J.R. No. 27, Section 2.
Laws 1974, p. 722, S.J.R.No.27, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3514.1. McCurtain County Higher Education Program - Transfer to Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges - Branch campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

A. The governance, supervision, management and control of the McCurtain County Higher Education Program is hereby transferred from the Board of Trustees for the McCurtain County Higher Education Program to the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, and all interests in real property, facilities, equipment and appurtenances, state-appropriated monies and all duties, obligations and liabilities of the McCurtain County Higher Education Program and any and all obligations of the Board of Trustees of the McCurtain County Higher Education Program for and on behalf of the McCurtain County Higher Education Program are transferred to the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. Obligations for any and all plans for tenure or retirement of employees of the McCurtain County Higher Education Program, either through the McCurtain County Higher Education Program, or the Board of Trustees for the McCurtain County Higher Education Program shall be assumed by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges.
B. The facilities of the McCurtain County Higher Education Program shall serve as the branch campus in McCurtain County of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges may provide resources to the branch campus in McCurtain County of Southeastern Oklahoma State University to maintain its facilities in accordance with its function and mission as provided by law.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 402, § 1, eff. July 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3515. East Central University.

East Central State College, located at Ada, Oklahoma, is hereby officially named and shall be designated in all future references as "East Central University". Any reference in the statutes to East Central Oklahoma State University shall be deemed a reference to East Central University.
Amended by Laws 1985, c. 317, § 1, emerg. eff. July 26, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3516. Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Southwestern State College, located at Weatherford, Oklahoma, is hereby officially named and shall be designated in all future references as "Southwestern Oklahoma State University."
Laws 1974, p. 722, S.J.R. No. 29, Section 4.
Laws 1974, p. 722, S.J.R.No.29, § 4.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3517. Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Northwestern State College, located at Alva, Oklahoma, is hereby officially named and shall be designated in all future references as "Northwestern Oklahoma State University."
Laws 1974, p. 722, S.J.R. No. 27, Section 5.
Laws 1974, p. 722, S.J.R.No.27, § 5.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3517.1. Courses and programs for people of Woodward - Campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

A. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall make resident college credit courses and programs available to the people of Woodward.
B. The State Regents for Higher Education shall provide classes and programs through a campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University, which shall be established and located in Woodward. The campus at Woodward of Northwestern Oklahoma State University shall be governed by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges and administered through Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges may provide resources to the branch campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University to maintain its facilities in accordance with its function and mission as provided by law.
Added by Laws 1996, c. 276, § 4, emerg. eff. May 30, 1996. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 345, § 13, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1999, c. 271, § 8 repealed by Laws 2000, c. 6, § 33, emerg. eff. March 20, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3517.2. Enid Higher Education Program - Transfer to Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges - Campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

A. The governance, supervision, management and control of the Enid Higher Education Program is hereby transferred from the Board of Trustees for the Enid Higher Education Program to the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, and all interests in real property, facilities, equipment and appurtenances, state-appropriated monies and all duties, obligations and liabilities of the Enid Higher Education Program and any and all obligations of the Board of Trustees of the Enid Higher Education Program for and on behalf of the Enid Higher Education Program are hereby transferred to the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. Obligations for any and all plans for tenure or retirement of employees of the Enid Higher Education Program, either through the Enid Higher Education Program or the Board of Trustees for the Enid Higher Education Program, shall be assumed by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges.
B. The Enid Higher Education Program shall serve as the Enid campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges may provide resources to the Enid branch campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University to maintain its facilities in accordance with its function and mission as provided by law.
Added by Laws 1996, c. 276, § 5, emerg. eff. May 30, 1996. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 345, § 14, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2000, c. 6, § 20, emerg. eff. March 20, 2000; Laws 2005, c. 402, § 3, eff. July 1, 2005.
NOTE: Laws 1999, c. 271, § 9 repealed by Laws 2000, c. 6, § 33, emerg. eff. March 20, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3519. Effect of name changes.

The name changes herein prescribed shall not affect in any manner whatsoever any legal relationships, bonds, contracts, supervisory authority by the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges or their title to property, obligations or any other phase or aspect of the legal status of the named institutions for any purpose, except that said institutions shall be referred to as "Northeastern Oklahoma State University," "Southeastern Oklahoma State University," "East Central Oklahoma State University," Southwestern Oklahoma State University," "Northwestern Oklahoma State University" and "Oklahoma Panhandle State University" in all future references to those institutions.
Laws 1974, p. 722, S.J.R. No. 27, Section 10.
Laws 1974, p. 722, S.J.R.No.27, § 10.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3520. Comprehensive autism training program.

The Oklahoma State Legislature requests the Regional University System of Oklahoma to establish a comprehensive autism training program with operations at the University of Central Oklahoma. The comprehensive autism training program should provide statewide leadership in the training of post-graduate and post-baccalaureate behavior therapists to deliver research-based intervention services to children with autistic spectrum disorders. Such program will meet national standards and qualify candidates upon completion of the training program to take the national certification exam.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 399, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3601. Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts - Location.

The state educational institution located at Chickasha, heretofore known and designated as the Oklahoma College for Women, shall continue at the same location and its official name shall hereafter be the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 601; Laws 1965, c. 510, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3601.1. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts, located at Chickasha, Oklahoma, is hereby officially named and shall be designated in all future references as "University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma."
Laws 1974, p. 722, S.J.R. No. 27, Section 8.
Laws 1974, p. 722, S.J.R.No.27, § 8.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3602. Board of Regents of the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts - Appointment and terms of members - Eligibility - Vacancies.

(a) There is hereby created the Board of Regents of the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts, which shall consist of seven (7) members, to be appointed by the Governor, by and with the consent of the Senate. Appointments shall be to numbered positions on the Board, and the terms of members of the Board shall be as follows:
(1) Position No. 1. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1966, and each seven (7) years thereafter.
(2) Position No. 2. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1967, and each seven (7) years thereafter.
(3) Position No. 3. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1968, and each seven (7) years thereafter.
(4) Position No. 4. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1969, and each seven (7) years thereafter.
(5) Position No. 5. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1970, and each seven (7) years thereafter.
(6) Position No. 6. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1971, and each seven (7) years thereafter.
(7) Position No. 7. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1972, and each seven (7) years thereafter.
(b) Vacancies in appointive positions on the Board shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(c) No member of the Board shall be employed upon any work to be performed in connection with the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts, nor shall any member of said Board enter into any contract or business transaction involving a financial consideration with the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 602; Laws 1965, c. 510, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3603. Succession to existing Board of Regents.

The Board of Regents created by the preceding section shall be the successor of, and shall succeed to the ownership and possession of all property belonging to, and shall be liable for all of the obligations of, the Board of Regents created by 70 O.S.1961, Section 1691.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 396, § 603; Laws 1965, c. 510, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3604. Board of Regents of the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts - Oaths - Travel expenses.

(a) Each member of the Board of Regents of the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts shall take and subscribe to the oaths required of state officials generally.
(b) Each member of the Board shall be allowed necessary travel expenses, as may be approved by the Board, pursuant to the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Amended by Laws 1985, c. 178, § 63, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3605. Board of Regents of the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts - Body corporate - Seal - Officers - Term - Proceedings - Minutes.

The Board of Regents of the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts shall be a body corporate, and shall adopt and use an official seal. It shall annually elect a chairman, a vice-chairman, and a secretary, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) fiscal year and until his successor is elected and qualified, and who shall perform such duties as the Board directs. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the governing of the Board and the discharge of its duties, and shall cause to be kept the minutes of all meetings and transactions considered at each meeting, in a suitable book to be obtained and kept for such purpose.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 605; Laws 1965, c. 510, § 2; Laws 1980, c. 159, § 29, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3702. Board of Regents of Northern Oklahoma College - Eligibility - Appointment and terms of members - Vacancies.

(a) There is hereby created the Board of Regents of the Northern Oklahoma College, which shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. No two members of the Board shall be chosen from the same profession or occupation, nor shall more than three members of the Board be from the same county. Provided that persons now serving on such Board shall be members of and continue to serve on the Board herein created in Position Number 1, Position Number 2, and Position Number 3 as designated by the Governor. Appointments shall be to numbered positions on the Board, and the terms of members of the Board shall be as follows:
(1) Position No. 1. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1966, and each five (5) years thereafter.
(2) Position No. 2. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1967, and each five (5) years thereafter.
(3) Position No. 3. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1968, and each five (5) years thereafter.
(4) Position No. 4. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1969, and each five (5) years thereafter.
(5) Position No. 5. The term of office of one member shall expire on the 30th day of June, 1970, and each five (5) years thereafter.
(b) Vacancies on the Board shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(c) No member of the Board shall be employed in connection with any work to be performed at Northern Oklahoma College, nor shall any member of the Board enter into any contract or business transaction, involving a financial consideration, with Northern Oklahoma College.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 702.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3703. Succession to existing Board of Regents.

The Board of Regents created by the preceding section shall be the successor of, and shall succeed to the ownership and possession of all property belonging to, and shall be liable for all of the obligations of, the Board of Regents created by 70 O.S.1961, Section 1903a.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 396, § 703, eff. July 1, 1965.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3704. Board of Regents of Northern Oklahoma College - Oaths - Travel expenses.

(a) Each member of the Board of Regents of the Northern Oklahoma College shall take and subscribe to the oaths required of state officials generally.
(b) Each member of the Board shall be allowed necessary travel expenses, as may be approved by the Board, pursuant to the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Amended by Laws 1985, c. 178, § 64, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3705. Board of Regents of Northern Oklahoma College - Body corporate - Seal - Officers - Term - Proceedings - Minutes.

The Board of Regents of Northern Oklahoma College shall be a body corporate, and shall adopt and use an official seal. It shall annually elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) fiscal year and until his successor is elected and qualified, and who shall perform such duties as the Board directs. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the governing of the Board and the discharge of its duties, and shall cause to be kept the minutes of all meetings and transactions considered at each meeting, in a suitable book to be obtained and kept for such purpose.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 705; Laws 1980, c. 159, § 30, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3707. Branch campus of Northern Oklahoma College at Enid.

A. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall make resident college credit courses and programs available to the people of Enid.
B. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall provide courses and programs through a branch campus of Northern Oklahoma College, which shall be established and located in Enid. The branch campus of Northern Oklahoma College at Enid shall be governed by the Board of Regents of Northern Oklahoma College and administered through Northern Oklahoma College. The Board of Regents of Northern Oklahoma College may provide resources to the branch campus of Northern Oklahoma College at Enid to maintain its facilities in accordance with its function and mission as provided by law.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 402, § 2, eff. July 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3801. Claremore Junior College - Location.

The state educational institution located at Claremore, presently known and designated as Claremore Junior College, shall continue in the same location and its official name hereafter shall be Rogers State College. Any reference in the statutes to the Oklahoma Military Academy or Claremore Junior College shall be deemed a reference to Rogers State College.
Amended by Laws 1982, c. 62, § 2, operative July 1, 1982.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3901. Revolving funds - Sources of income - Use - Rules and regulations.

(a) There are hereby established two revolving funds for each state educational institution and for each agency thereof. The Educational and General Operations Revolving Fund shall consist of any appropriations made by the Legislature for such purpose and shall include income received from student fees, sales and services of educational departments and all other income available to the institution or agency for educational and general purposes as defined in the uniform budget and accounting classifications recommended by the publications of the National Association of College and University Business Officers. The Capital Improvements Revolving Fund shall consist of any appropriations made by the Legislature for such purpose. Such revolving funds may be used for the specified purposes when allocated and allotted as provided by the Oklahoma Budget Law of 1947, Sections 41.1 et seq. of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that the State Regents promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for accomplishing prescribed procedures of this section. Said rules and regulations shall include requirements that regular maintenance and utility costs and other operating expenses of auxiliary enterprises not be paid from education and general purpose funds without documented adequate reimbursement and that the use of fees and other charges be restricted to the purpose for which collected.
Amended by Laws 1987, c. 229, § 8, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 1988, c. 272, § 9, operative July 1, 1988.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3902. Official depository - State Treasurer as official depository for State Regents, State educational institutions and constituent agencies.

As provided in Sections 7.1 through 7.5 and Section 74, Title 62, Oklahoma Statutes 1961, the State Treasurer shall be the official depository for all monies, funds, rentals, penalties, costs, proceeds of sale of property, fees, fines, forfeitures and public charges of every kind that may be received by any official or employees of the State Regents or any state educational institution or any agency thereof, in his official capacity.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 902.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3905. Payroll deductions.

Institutions, agencies, and boards in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education may withhold from the compensation payable for the employee's services, with the consent of the employee, amounts necessary for participation in the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System, hospital and medical benefits, accident, health and life insurance, annuities, United States Savings Bonds and other programs authorized by such institutions, agencies, and boards; and it shall be the duty of the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and the State Treasurer to process amounts so withheld in accordance with existing laws.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 396, § 905, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 47, § 85, emerg. eff. April 9, 1979; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 638.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3906. Standard guidelines and criteria for accounts, funds and expenditures - Accrual of interest income.

A. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education establish uniform standard guidelines and criteria for all institutions of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education for all special accounts, special agency accounts, or any other funds and for expenditures from such funds and accounts.
B. Interest income from investments of monies in special accounts and special agency accounts made through the Office of the State Treasurer shall accrue to the fund from which the investment was made.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 229, § 2, eff. July 1, 1987. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 263, § 96, operative July 1, 1990.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3907. College and university related foundations - Priorities and guidelines for use of unrestricted income.

It is the intent of the Legislature that trustees of college- and university-related foundations establish priorities and guidelines for the use of unrestricted income. It is the further intent of the Legislature that unrestricted income be used exclusively for the enrichment of the academic programs and purposes of the institution or institutions to which such foundation is related.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 229, § 3, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3908. Attorney General - Intervention in action concerning performance of charitable trust.

The Attorney General of Oklahoma is authorized, pursuant to the provisions of Section 175.18 of Title 60 of the Oklahoma Statutes, to intervene in any action concerning the performance of a charitable trust.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 229, § 5, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3910. Limitation on contracts for accounting services.

A board of regents shall not contract for or otherwise obtain the services of an independent accounting firm or individual to perform financial audits for an institution for more than five (5) consecutive years. If an independent accounting firm or individual has conducted financial audits of an institution of higher education for five (5) consecutive years, the board shall not obtain the auditing services of said firm or individual for said institution for at least two (2) years.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 229, § 7, eff. July 1, 1987. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 287, § 2; Laws 1994, c. 317, § 2, eff. July 1, 1994.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3911. Methods for keeping financial accounts.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 213 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the State Auditor and Inspector may prescribe and enforce changes in methods for keeping of financial accounts by the institutions of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education or by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Such methods as the State Auditor and Inspector may require of institutions shall not be in conflict with methods and procedures recommended by the National Association of College and University Business Officers.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 229, § 10, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3912. Commingling of certain funds prohibited - Separate accounting of funds - Uses of certain income of certain school districts limited.

(a) Neither the ad valorem funds received by a local school district which operates an institution of higher education nor the ad valorem funds received by a technical area school district shall be mingled with the funds of any institution of higher education.
(b) The board of education of a school district which, acting as a board of trustees, governs an institution of higher education shall state the assets, liabilities, income and expenditures of the institution as an entity distinct from the local school district. The income of the school district shall not be used for any purpose other than the education of the residents of the district.
(c) The board of trustees of a technical area school district operated in accordance with Section 4423 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall state the assets, liabilities, income, and expenditures of the district as an entity distinct from the institution of higher education which the members of the board of trustees, acting as the board of regents of the institution, also govern. The income of the technical area district shall be used for no other purpose than the provision of postsecondary technical education to the residents of the district; provided, nothing herein shall be construed as precluding the board members, with proper regard for their respective responsibilities as trustees and as regents, from making or approving agreements whereby the district and the institution, by appropriate written contract, utilize the same facilities, equipment, and services.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 229, § 11, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3913. Construction or maintenance of roads, streets and parking areas.

Unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, the Oklahoma Constitution or a municipal home rule charter, any municipality or county in this state may provide funding to state-supported institutions of higher education or higher education centers in The Oklahoma State System for Higher Education for the purpose of constructing or maintaining roads, streets and parking areas which are dedicated to the public at such institutions or centers.
Added by Laws 1988, c. 272, § 11, operative July 1, 1988.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3914. Administrative expenditures - Legislative intent.

It is the intent of the Legislature that the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education establish levels of administrative expenditures under the functional category of Institutional Support at each of the public higher education institutions and constituent agencies. The Regents shall establish uniform definitions for administrative costs that comply with the National Association of College and University Business Officer Financial Accounting and Report Manual (FARM) and establish procedures to ensure that each institution and constituent agency classifies and reports its administrative expenditures accordingly.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 317, § 3, eff. July 1, 1994.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3951. Trustees - Fund principal - Income or investment return - Administrative expenses.

A. There is hereby created a trust fund to be known as the "Oklahoma State Regents' Endowment Trust Fund". The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall be the trustees of the Trust Fund.
B. The State Regents shall utilize the Trust Fund to implement the provisions of Section 3952 of this title.
C. The Trust Fund principal shall consist of monies the Legislature appropriates or transfers to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the Trust Fund, the proceeds of any obligations issued pursuant to Section 4019 of this title and any monies or assets contributed to the Trust Fund from any other source, public or private. In making investments, the State Regents shall exercise the judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but with regard to the permanent disposition of their funds, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived.
D. Notwithstanding other provisions of law, income and investment return on Trust Fund principal shall accrue to the Trust Fund for use as provided by authorization of the trustees for the purposes provided in Section 3951 et seq. of this title. No such income or investment return shall be used for administrative expenses; expenses incurred by the State Regents in the administration of the Trust Fund and of the endowment program established by Section 3951 et seq. of this title shall be paid from monies appropriated to the State Regents' coordinating board for their general operating budget.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 375, § 1, emerg. eff. June 6, 1989. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 115, § 1, emerg. eff. April 19, 2004; Laws 2013, c. 216, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3953. Oklahoma State Regents' Academic Scholars Trust Fund - Principal - Income and investment return - Administrative expenses.

A. There is hereby created a trust fund to be known as the "Oklahoma State Regents' Academic Scholars Trust Fund." The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall be the trustees of said Trust Fund.
B. The State Regents shall utilize said Trust Fund to implement the provisions of Sections 4 through 10 of this act.
C. The Trust Fund principal shall consist of monies the Legislature appropriates or transfers to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the Trust Fund and any monies or assets contributed to the Trust Fund from any other source, public or private.
D. Notwithstanding other provisions of law, income and investment return on Trust Fund principal shall accrue to the Trust Fund for use as provided by authorization of the trustees for the purposes provided in Sections 4 through 10 of this act. The State Regents may also utilize the Trust Fund principal for the purposes provided in Sections 4 through 10 of this act. No such income or investment return or principal shall be used for administrative expenses; expenses incurred by the State Regents in the administration of the Trust Fund and of the Oklahoma State Regents Academic Scholarship Program established by this act shall be paid from monies appropriated to the State Regents coordinating board for their general operating budget.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 375, § 3, emerg. eff. June 6, 1989.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3953.1. Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund.

A. There is hereby created a trust fund to be known as the "Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund". The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall be the trustees of said Trust Fund.
B. The State Regents shall utilize said Trust Fund to implement the provisions of Sections 2601 through 2605 of this title.
C. The Trust Fund principal shall consist of monies the Legislature appropriates or transfers to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the Trust Fund and any monies or assets contributed to the Trust Fund from any other source, public or private. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the State Regents. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
D. Notwithstanding other provisions of law, income and investment return on Trust Fund principal shall accrue to the Trust Fund for use as provided by authorization of the trustees for the purposes provided in Sections 2601 through 2605 of this title. The State Regents may also utilize the Trust Fund principal for the purposes provided in Sections 2601 through 2605 of this title. Except as otherwise provided by law, no such income or investment return or principal shall be used for administrative expenses; expenses incurred by the State Regents in the administration of the Trust Fund and of the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program established by the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Act shall be paid from monies appropriated to the State Regents coordinating board for their general operating budget.
E. The Regents shall adopt rules for accomplishing transfer of funds from the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund to the appropriate institutional Educational and General Operations Revolving Funds, as provided in Section 3901 of this title, to private institutions, and to the appropriate technology center school district to cover general enrollment fees or tuition for eligible students pursuant to the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Act. Allocations from the Trust Fund may be made only for the purpose of covering the general enrollment fees or tuition of eligible students. No portion of the Trust Fund may be used or allocated for administrative or operating expenses of any higher education institution or technology center school.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 353, § 6, eff. July 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 33, § 150, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2007, c. 355, § 8, emerg. eff. June 4, 2007; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 639.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3953.3. Trust fund - Scholarships.

A. There is hereby created a trust fund to be known as the "Oklahoma GEAR UP Scholarship Trust Fund". The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall be the trustees of said Trust Fund.
B. The State Regents shall utilize said Trust Fund to fund scholarships in accordance with the federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP) grant.
C. The Trust Fund principal shall consist of monies received from the GEAR UP grant for scholarship purposes, any monies the Legislature appropriates or transfers to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the Trust Fund, and any monies or assets contributed to the Trust Fund from any other source, public or private.
D. Notwithstanding other provisions of law, income and investment return on Trust Fund principal shall accrue to the Trust Fund for use as provided by authorization of the trustees for the purposes provided in subsection B of this section. The State Regents may also utilize the Trust Fund principal for the purpose provided in subsection B of this section. Except as otherwise provided by law, no such income or investment return or principal shall be used for administrative expenses.
E. The State Regents shall adopt rules for accomplishing transfer of funds from the Oklahoma GEAR UP Scholarship Trust Fund to the appropriate institutional Educational and General Operations Revolving Funds, as provided in Section 3901 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, to private institutions, and to the appropriate vocational-technical area school district to cover scholarships for eligible students pursuant to the GEAR UP grant. Allocations from the Trust Fund may be made only for the purpose of covering the scholarship costs. No portion of the Trust Fund may be used or allocated for administrative or operating expenses of any higher education or vocational-technical institution.
Added by Laws 2000, c. 309, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3953.4. Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Trust Fund.

A. There is hereby created a trust fund to be known as the "Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Trust Fund". The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall be the trustees of the Trust Fund.
B. The State Regents shall utilize the Trust Fund to implement the provisions of Sections 1 through 3 of this act.
C. The Trust Fund principal shall consist of monies the Legislature appropriates or transfers to the State Regents for the Trust Fund and any monies or assets contributed to the Trust Fund from any other source, public or private.
D. Notwithstanding other provisions of law, income and investment return on Trust Fund principal shall accrue to the Trust Fund for use as provided by authorization of the trustees for the purposes provided in Sections 1 through 3 of this act. The State Regents may also utilize the Trust Fund principal for the purposes provided in Sections 1 through 3 of this act. Except as otherwise provided by law, no such income or investment return or principal shall be used for administrative expenses; expenses incurred by the State Regents in the administration of the Trust Fund and of the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Program established by this act shall be paid from monies appropriated to the State Regents’ coordinating board for their general operating budget.
E. The State Regents shall adopt rules for accomplishing transfer of funds from the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Trust Fund to the appropriate private institution for payment of a portion of the tuition for eligible students pursuant to this act. Allocations from the Trust Fund may be made only for the purpose of payment of a portion of the tuition for eligible students. No portion of the Trust Fund may be used or allocated for administrative or operating expenses of any higher education institution.
Added by Laws 2003, c. 207, § 4, eff. July 1, 2003.