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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3315.1. State Register of Natural Heritage Areas - Creation - Listing of sites - Private property.

A. There is hereby created a "State Register of Natural Heritage Areas".
B. The Oklahoma Biological Survey shall establish a listing of sites, districts, areas, or objects above or below the surface of the earth whether on land or in the waters of this state, which have unique and diverse ecological, geological, or other special natural characteristics of significant scientific, educational, or passive recreational value to the citizens of this state. The listing shall constitute the State Register of Natural Heritage Areas.
C. Listing a privately owned property in the State Register shall in no way violate or abridge the right of the landowner to use, modify, or dispose of the property.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 48, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 2, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002. Renumbered from Title 74, § 1841 by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 5, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3315.2. Potential areas for inclusion in State Register - Characteristics.

Any potential natural area recommended for inclusion in the State Register shall possess one or more of the following characteristics:
1. Rare, threatened, or endangered plant or animal species habitat;
2. Outstanding plant community type which is representative of the natural diversity of this state;
3. Outstanding geological element which is representative of the geological history or processes of this state;
4. Outstanding aquatic elements which are representative of the aquatic diversity of this state; or
5. Unusual natural features, such as vegetation types, virgin stands, or other unique biological or ecological phenomena.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 48, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Renumbered from Title 74, § 1843 by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 5, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3315.3. Duties of Oklahoma Biological Survey.

In performing its duties pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma State Register of Natural Heritage Areas Act, the Oklahoma Biological Survey shall:
1. Identify potential natural areas for inclusion in the State Register. Any person or organization may recommend the inclusion of any area within this state to the Survey;
2. Notify the landowners of a potential natural area of the recommendation of the area, explain the scope and intent of the State Register, and request permission to evaluate the site of the area;
3. Evaluate the site of the potential natural area, upon receiving permission from the landowners, to determine whether the area satisfies the criteria listed in Section 4 of this act;
4. Invite the landowners of a natural area site which satisfies the criteria to register the site in the State Register. To register a site, a nonbinding agreement stating the intent of the landowners to protect the characteristics of the natural area site is signed by the landowners and the Director of the Oklahoma Biological Survey. Upon the signing of the agreement, the Director shall present a plaque and a certificate of registration to the landowners acknowledging their generosity and civic-mindedness;
5. Protect the rights of the landowners by publicly listing a registered natural area only with the consent of the landowners and by removing a natural area from the State Register at the request of the landowners;
6. Assist the landowners of registered natural areas by providing information concerning such areas and by providing or arranging for technical assistance and resource planning which may be requested;
7. Review periodically each registered natural area and remove from the State Register any area which has had its natural character or quality degraded through significant natural or man-made changes; and
8. Publish an annual report on the state and condition of the registered natural areas which shall be available to the public.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 48, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 155, § 1, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 199, § 3, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002. Renumbered from Title 74, § 1844 by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 5, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3315.4. Evaluation of recommended areas - Criteria.

All potential natural areas recommended for inclusion in the State Register shall be evaluated by the Oklahoma Biological Survey, as required by Section 3 of this act, according to the following criteria:
1. The diversity of flora and fauna;
2. The quality and viability of the occurrence of the element of natural diversity;
3. The absence of damaging land uses and the extent of historic disturbances;
4. The potential for sustained protection and management of the element of natural diversity;
5. The presence of additional elements of natural diversity not adequately represented in other registered natural areas; and
6. The significance of the educational and scientific values of the element of natural diversity.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 48, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 155, § 2, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 199, § 4, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002. Renumbered from Title 74, § 1845 by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 5, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3316. Center for Women's Health - Establishment - Duties.

The Oklahoma State Legislature requests the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma to establish a Center for Women's Health within the College of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City which would be responsible for expanding the knowledge and understanding of women's health needs. The Center for Women's Health should:
1. Utilize the interdisciplinary approach which combines all areas of women's health care delivery in one location;
2. Develop extramural resources to support and carry out the highest quality clinical and basic research devoted to women's health issues;
3. Identify and develop effective health practices for women;
4. Provide demonstration projects directly related to the field of women's health; and
5. Disseminate information on women's health.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 288, § 8, eff. July 1, 1994.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3317. Cancer treatment and research program at the University of Oklahoma – Establishment – Funding.

A. The Oklahoma State Legislature requests the Board of Regents at the University of Oklahoma to establish a cancer treatment and research program under the administrative direction of the Provost for the Health Sciences Centers in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The program should provide statewide leadership in cancer research, prevention and information, and treatment and seek to gain national recognition for excellence in the fight against cancer by being named as a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute.
B. 1. The Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma may create a not-for-profit corporation to raise funds and name a board of directors for the corporation to assist in the development of the cancer treatment and research program requested by this act.
2. The board of directors of the corporation authorized in paragraph 1 of this subsection may select a name for the corporation. The board shall choose its own chairperson.
C. After proper incorporation, the not-for-profit corporation shall apply for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3)).
Added by Laws 2001, c. 233, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3318. Request to establish comprehensive diabetes center.

The Oklahoma State Legislature requests the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma to establish a comprehensive diabetes center with operations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The Oklahoma Diabetes Center should provide statewide leadership in diabetes treatment, research, prevention, information, education and awareness and provide access to the latest developments in diabetes care and management through the clinical trials hosted by the center.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 221, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3401. Oklahoma State University - Designation - Power and authority.

The state educational institution located at Stillwater, previously known as the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College and now known as Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, shall continue at the same location and its official name shall be Oklahoma State University. The Legislature further recognizes and confirms that said institution is an institution corporate under the Constitution and laws of Oklahoma with full power and authority, acting through its said constitutional Board of Regents, to do all things necessary or convenient to accomplish the corporate objects of said institution, and said institution, acting through its said constitutional Board of Regents, is hereby recognized to be such public corporation and to have such powers, acting through its regents.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 401; Laws 1980, c. 157, § 1, eff. July 1, 1980.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3401.1. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee.

A. The state educational agency of Oklahoma State University located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, shall continue at the same location and is hereby officially named and shall be designated in all future references as “Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee”.
B. The name change prescribed in this section shall not affect in any manner whatsoever any legal relationships, bonds, contracts, supervisory authority of Oklahoma State University or the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, or title to property, obligations or any other aspect of the legal status of the named agency for any purpose, except that the agency shall be referred to as “Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee” in all future references to the agency.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 54, § 1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3404. Cameron College.

The state educational institution located at Lawton, heretofore known and designated as Cameron State Agricultural College at Lawton, and subsequently as Cameron State Agricultural College, shall continue at the same location and its official name shall be Cameron College.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 404; Laws 1971, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 12, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3404.2. Cameron University - Transfer of governance, supervision, management and control.

Acting pursuant to the power conferred by Section 2 of Article 13A of the Oklahoma Constitution to determine the functions and courses of study in each of the institutions in the State System, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have determined that the primary mission of Cameron University is no longer agricultural and mechanical; therefore the governance, supervision, management and control of Cameron University is hereby transferred from the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges to the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma and Cameron University, and all property, assets and obligations of Cameron University and any and all obligations of the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges for and on behalf of Cameron University are hereby transferred to the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma and Cameron University. Obligations for any and all plans for tenure or retirement of employees of Cameron University, either through Cameron University or the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, shall be assumed by the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma and Cameron University.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 308, § 10, eff. June 1, 1992.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3404.3. Cameron University – Branch campus at Duncan – Resident college credit courses and programs.

A. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall make resident college credit courses and programs available to the people of Duncan.
B. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall make lower and upper division classes and programs and graduate classes at the Masters level through a branch of Cameron University, which shall be established and located in Duncan. The branch campus of Cameron University shall be governed by the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma and administered through Cameron University. The Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority shall provide suitable existing facilities to accommodate the branch at Duncan. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education may provide resources to Cameron University to maintain and operate the branch campus in Duncan in accordance with its function and mission as provided by law.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 268, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3405. Connors State College.

The state educational institution located at Warner shall continue at the same location and its official name shall be Connors State College.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 396, § 405, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by Laws 1967, c. 172, § 2; Laws 2002, c. 194, § 3, eff. July 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3405.1. Muskogee branches - Connors State College of Agriculture and Applied Science - Northeastern State University.

A. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall make resident college credit courses and programs available to the people of Muskogee.
B. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall provide lower division classes and programs through a branch of Connors State College, which shall be established and located in Muskogee. The branch campus of Connors State College shall be governed by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges and administered through Connors State College.
C. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall provide upper division classes and programs and graduate classes at the Masters level through a branch of Northeastern State University, which shall be established and located at Muskogee. The branch campus of Northeastern State University shall be governed by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges and administered through Northeastern State University.
Added by Laws 1988, c. 121, § 1. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 194, § 4, eff. July 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3407. Murray State College.

The state educational institution located at Tishomingo shall continue at the same location and its official name shall be Murray State College.
Wherever the laws of this state refer to such institution as Murray State Agricultural College or Murray State College of Agriculture and Applied Science or Murray State College of Technology, or any other name, the reference shall be deemed to be to Murray State College. Greater emphasis, rather than predominant emphasis, to technical education shall be the object of the study made by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education under the following section (3407.1) to determine the feasibility of changes in the functions of Murray State College.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 407; Laws 1967, c. 172, § 4; Laws 1972, c. 157, § 1, emerg. eff. April 7, 1972.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3407.1. Murray State College of Technology - Proclamation.

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall make a study to determine the feasibility of changing the functions of Murray State College of Agriculture and Applied Science to give predominant emphasis to technical education while retaining the normal two-year junior college academic program. If the State Regents determine that the change should be made, they shall issue a proclamation declaring the change in the functions of the college and specifying the effective date. Thereafter, the official name of the college shall be Murray State College of Technology; there shall be created a Board of Regents of Murray State College of Technology as provided in Section 2 of this act; and all governing control of and property, assets and obligations of the Murray State College of Agriculture and Applied Science shall be transferred to the Board of Regents of the Murray State College of Technology. Copies of the proclamation shall be filed with the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges.
Laws 1971, c. 128, § 1, emerg. eff. May 5, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3407.2. Board of Regents.

A. The Board of Regents of Murray State College shall consist of seven (7) members, including one member who is a resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma, 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 Murray State College shall be a body corporate, and shall adopt and use an official seal. It shall annually elect a chair, a vice-chair, and a secretary, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) fiscal year and until his or her 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 Murray State College shall be the governing board of the College and shall have the supervision and management thereof and 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.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 128, § 2, emerg. eff. May 5, 1971. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 159, § 25, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980; Laws 2021, c. 484, § 3, emerg. eff. May 18, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3407.3. Designation and description of property of Murray State College.

A. The following described state property shall be the property of Murray State College:
Four acres of land out of the S1/2 of SW1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 9, Township 4 South, Range 6 East, described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at a point on the West line of Murray Avenue of Murray College Addition to the Town of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, where said Avenue crosses or intersects the North line of that tract belonging to the State of Oklahoma as the site for the Murray State School of Agriculture, and extending South a distance of 210 feet; thence West 420 feet; thence North 210 feet; thence East 420 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2 acres, more or less.
Also a tract of land described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the East line of Murray Avenue of Murray College Addition to the Town of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, where said Avenue crosses or intersects the North line of that tract belonging to the State of Oklahoma, as the site for the Murray State School of Agriculture, and extending South a distance of 210 feet; thence East 420 feet; thence North 210 feet; these (thence) West 420 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2 acres, more or less,
and containing 4 acres, more or less, according to the United States survey, in both of said tracts;
together with the two dormitories, the furniture therein and all appurtenances thereunto belonging.
B. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall implement a transfer from the State of Oklahoma to Murray State College of any property described in subsection A of this section that, on the effective date of this act, is not the property of Murray State College.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 77, § 1. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 633.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3407.4. Transfer of University Center of Southern Oklahoma to Murray State College at Ardmore.

A. The facility known as the University Center of Southern Oklahoma in Ardmore, Oklahoma, is hereby transferred to Murray State College and shall be known as "Murray State College at Ardmore". The transfer shall include all real property, buildings, furniture, equipment, supplies, records, assets, current and future liabilities, fund balances, encumbrances, obligations, indebtedness, legal agreements, powers, duties and responsibilities associated with the University Center of Southern Oklahoma.
B. All monies remaining in any funds or accounts in the name of the University Center of Southern Oklahoma or maintained for the benefit of the University Center of Southern Oklahoma shall be transferred to Murray State College.
C. The title to all buildings, improvements and real property, as described in subsection A of this section, comprising the facility known as the University Center of Southern Oklahoma in Ardmore, Oklahoma, is hereby transferred to Murray State College at Ardmore.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 484, § 4, emerg. eff. May 18, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3410. Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges - Oaths - Travel expenses.

(a) Each member of the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges 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, § 61, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3411. Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges - Body corporate - Official seal - Officers - Terms and duties of officers - Proceedings.

(a) The Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges shall be a body corporate and shall adopt an official seal, which shall be attached to all official documents issued by the Board and all contracts entered into by the Board.
(b) The Board of Regents shall annually elect from its membership a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and a Secretary, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) fiscal year, and who shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. The Board shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to govern its proceedings and the conduct of its business. The Secretary of the Board shall keep minutes of all meetings and all transactions considered at such meetings, and it shall not be necessary that the Secretary be a member of the Board.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 411; Laws 1980, c. 159, § 26, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3413. Experimental stations and projects - Assent to federal acts.

The Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges may operate agricultural experiment stations, and shall receive federal funds and comply with federal requirements for such purposes; and may continue to operate all such experiment stations in existence when this Code becomes effective. As specifically provided herein the State of Oklahoma assents to and accepts the provisions of acts of Congress providing funds, services, and property to states for the purpose of establishing or operating such experimental stations, and the Board of Regents may enter into agreements with federal agencies for such purposes.
(a) The agricultural experiment station established in connection with the Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science under the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges shall be operated for the purpose of conducting experiments in agriculture according to the terms of the acts of Congress establishing agricultural colleges and universities and experimental stations, and any rules and regulations promulgated under authority granted in the aforesaid federal acts.
(b) The provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to establish agricultural experimental stations in connection with the colleges established in the several states" under the provisions of an Act approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, chapter 314, and the acts supplementary thereto, approved March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and as amended by the Act, August 11, 1955, chapter 790, Public Law 84-352, and any other federal authorizations providing federal funds to state experiment stations, are accepted by the State of Oklahoma; and the state hereby agrees and obligates itself to comply with all the provisions of said acts, and any rules and regulations promulgated under authority granted in the aforesaid federal acts.
(c) The assent of the Legislature of Oklahoma is hereby given, in pursuance of the requirements of Section Nine of the Act of Congress, approved March 2, 1887, and amended August 11, 1955, to the grants of money therein made, and to the establishing of an experimental station, in accordance with Section One of both Acts, and assent is hereby given to carry out all and singular provisions of all these Acts of Congress. The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges acting for and on behalf of the Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science is hereby authorized and empowered to receive the grants of monies appropriated under said Acts for the use and benefit of the State Experiment Station of the Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, and to use them in accordance with the terms and conditions expressed in the Acts of Congress, aforesaid, and any rules and regulations promulgated under authority granted in the aforesaid federal acts.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 413.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3414. Soil experiment stations.

(a) The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Stillwater, Oklahoma, and the Experiment Station of the Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, are authorized to establish soil experiment stations; one to be located in the sandy land area of southwestern Oklahoma and easily accessible to a public highway and one to be located in the hilly area of east central Oklahoma, the specific locations of both to be designated by the Director of the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station. Monies hereinafter authorized and appropriated to carry out the purposes of this Act shall be available for the purchase of land, construction and repair of improvements thereon, purchase of machinery, equipment, and to cover any other necessary costs of operations of the stations herein authorized to be established.
(b) Upon the establishment of the stations the Board of Regents for the Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges shall be authorized hereby to request and receive cooperation and assistance of the United States and any of its agencies, and of agencies of this state, in carrying out the work to reach the objectives of the stations, and to accept donations, grants, gifts, and contributions, in money, land, services, or otherwise, from the United States or any of its agencies, or from the state or any of its agencies, and to accept contributions from nongovernmental organizations or persons in order to carry out the purposes of this act.
(c) Such experiment stations now established or established after the effective date of this act shall be operated under the direction and supervision of Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, and the experiments carried on thereat shall be designed to determine the most practical means of restoring the desirable physical properties of the soil to the end of reclaiming and putting into profitable production the depleted soils of Oklahoma, giving special attention to the various types of soil. Research shall be made as to the long time effect of deep-plowing, determination of types and rates of fertilizers adaptable to the soil of Oklahoma, coordinated with practical legume rotations for soil improvement, and determination of fertilizers and crops adaptable to the areas and any other studies that will aid in the development of Oklahoma agriculture.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 414.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3416. Langston University experiment station.

Langston University, located at Langston, Oklahoma, is hereby authorized to devote and use all or any part of suitable farm lands belonging to or leased or rented by said institution in the establishment of and conducting and carrying on an agricultural experiment station for the purpose of conducting experiments in agriculture. It is further provided that said station shall be maintained in cooperation with the Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science of the State of Oklahoma in accordance with the terms of the Acts of Congress establishing agricultural colleges or universities and experiment stations.
The authority herein granted shall be construed to be supplemental to and in conformity with Section 403 of this Code and other applicable statutes under which said Langston University of the State of Oklahoma was created and established and to carry into full and complete effect the purpose and intent of said statutes. In recognition of the designation of Langston University as an agricultural research institution by federal and state law, and as an institution offering graduate programs by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, it is the intent of the Legislature that the State Regents for Higher Education provide the appropriate funding to enable Langston University to fulfill its role in agricultural research as provided for in this section.
The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges shall name a director of said experiment station who shall have charge and supervision thereof, and said Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges shall provide rules and regulations for the maintenance and operation of said station. Provided, all of such rules and regulations and the management of said station shall be in coordination with and pursuant to the plan and requirements of the Board of Regents in its operation and conduct of agricultural experiments as now conducted at Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science.
Amended by Laws 1988, c. 89, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3417. Agricultural research - Northeastern Oklahoma Pasture Improvement Program - Anaplasmosis - General research.

(a) The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, Stillwater, Oklahoma, and the Extension Division of the Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science are hereby authorized to establish and promote a pasture program to be known as "Northeastern Oklahoma Pasture Improvement Program": to be located within the various counties of Northeastern Oklahoma and to be designated by the Director of the Oklahoma Agricultural Extension Division. Monies hereinafter authorized and appropriated to carry out the purpose of this section shall be available for the purchase of machinery, equipment, supplies and to cover rentals or any other necessary costs of operation of the program herein authorized.
In order to control the development of said pasture program the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges are authorized to enter into lease agreements with land owners for such period of time as may be necessary to establish a completed program, provided, however, any lease payment to any individual land owner shall not exceed One Dollar ($1.00) per acre per year for tract so leased.
The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges are authorized hereby to request and receive cooperation and assistance of the United States and any of its agencies, and of agencies of this state, in carrying out the work to reach the objectives of the program and to accept donations, grants, gifts, and contributions, in money, land, services or otherwise, from the United States and any of its agencies, or from the state or any of its agencies, and to accept contributions from nongovernmental organizations or persons in order to carry out the purposes of this section.
Said pasture program shall be operated under the direction and supervision of the Oklahoma State University of Agriculture and Applied Science and the programs carried on shall be designed to determine the most practical means of restoring the desirable physical properties of pasture land, to the end of reclaiming and putting into profitable production said pasture land of Northeastern Oklahoma, giving special attention to the various types of grasses and legumes.
(b) The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges and the Experiment Station is authorized and directed to make extensive and intensive research to discover treatment or agent to immunize and/or to prevent anaplasmosis.
In order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this section, contributions from persons, firms and corporations may be accepted to carry on research and purchase equipment and materials for this needed purpose. The Board is authorized to employ personnel and to purchase equipment and materials necessary to make whatever research the Board deems advisable to accomplish the purposes of this act.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 417.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3420. Receipt of federal appropriations for the support and maintenance of Oklahoma Agricultural Colleges.

The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges shall be fully authorized to receive from the United States any and all appropriations made for the support or maintenance of agricultural colleges within the state and shall be authorized to receipt for the same and shall be chargeable therewith when received from the United States.
Laws 1965, c. 396, § 420.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3421. Foundation for research and other projects.

The Board may authorize any university or college under its supervision, management, or control to create and incorporate a Research Foundation for the purpose of centralizing all research work, and other projects, and receiving gifts and endowments for research work, and other projects, and receiving earnings and profits from any research work, and other projects.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 396, § 421, eff. July 1, 1965.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3423. Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Merger - Mission.

A. The institution located in Tulsa County and known as the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery is hereby merged with and made an agency and an integral part of Oklahoma State University. The location of the college shall remain in Tulsa County. On and after the effective date of this act, the official name of the college shall be the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges shall have the supervision, management, and governmental control of the college, which shall be administered by Oklahoma State University. At least one of the two highest-ranking administrative officers of the college shall be a doctor of osteopathic medicine.
B. There is hereby created the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences which shall include the programs of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and may include other medical and biomedical sciences programs of Oklahoma State University.
C. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to change the mission, courses, or programs of Oklahoma State University or to alter the powers of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education related to the approval of courses, programs, and institutional missions.
Added by Laws 1988, c. 137, § 3, eff. July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 257, § 12, emerg. eff. May 23, 1990; Laws 2001, c. 230, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3424. Advisory Council for College of Osteopathic Medicine of Oklahoma State University - Legislative intent.

A. It is the intent of the Legislature that the President of Oklahoma State University appoint members to an Advisory Council for the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, such council members to serve at the pleasure of the President. The Advisory Council shall have seven (7) members, none of whom shall be employees of the state or engaged in business with Oklahoma State University or any agency thereof by means of any contract or business transaction involving a financial consideration. The appointment of members shall be made from a list of not less than three names per member submitted by the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association.
B. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Advisory Council advise the administrative officers of the college, the administrative officers of the university, and the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges regarding the professional preparation of doctors of osteopathic medicine in the field of general practice and regarding the general development and improvement of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine as an agency and an integral part of Oklahoma State University.
C. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, in determining the functions, programs of study, and standards of education of the college, continue to give emphasis to the preparation of doctors of osteopathic medicine in the field of general practice.
Added by Laws 1988, c. 137, § 4, eff. July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 257, § 13, emerg. eff. May 23, 1990; Laws 2001, c. 230, § 2, eff. July 1, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3424.1. Oklahoma Rural Health Policy and Research Center - Mission.

A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Rural Health Policy and Research Center at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
B. 1. The mission of the Oklahoma Rural Health Policy and Research Center shall be to:
a.
improve rural health care delivery in Oklahoma through the coordination of rural medical education, telemedicine, research, and health care policy, and
b.
establish a process for the following types of hospitals to request designation as a rural health care delivery system through the Oklahoma Rural Health Policy and Research Center:
(1)
a rural hospital located in a metropolitan statistical area, and
(2)
a hospital located in an administrative area that is administratively designated as urban or nonrural.
2. A hospital located in a metropolitan statistical area or an area administratively designated as urban or nonrural that requests designation as a rural health care delivery system shall meet at least two of the following criteria:
a.
be located in a county with a population density of less than two hundred twenty-five (225) persons per square mile of land area,
b.
be located in a county with a municipality of twenty-five thousand (25,000) persons or fewer, excluding the major city designated as urban or nonrural, or
c.
be the only hospital located in a county.
Added by Laws 2001, c. 230, § 3, eff. July 1, 2001. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 143, § 1, emerg. eff. May 5, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3425. George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute - Transfer from Department of Veterans Affairs.

A. The facility known as the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, described as follows: a tract of land in Section 29, Township 14 North, Range 13 East of the Indian Meridian, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, more particularly described as “Commencing at a point of the North Line of said Section a distance of 926.00 feet east of the Northwest corner of said Section 29, T14N, R13E, thence S 00 degrees, 09' 00” W a distance of 868.06 feet, thence N 89 degrees 50' 40.5” W a distance of 376.00 feet, thence N 00 degrees, 00” E a distance of 300.00 feet, thence N 89 degrees 50' 40.5” W a distance of 350.00 feet to the easterly right of way of U.S. 75, thence N 00 degrees, 09' 00” E a distance of 150.45 feet, thence on a curve to the right with a radius of 226.48 feet a distance of 217.73 feet, thence on a curve to the left with a radius of 264.63 feet a distance of 254.40 feet, thence N 45 degrees, 00' 00” E a distance of 21.06 feet, thence S 89 degrees, 50' 40.5” E a distance of 501.11 feet to the point of beginning”, said tract containing 11.0 acres is hereby transferred from the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to be administered consistent with such rules and policies of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and which shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3 of this act. The transfer shall include all real property, buildings, furniture, equipment, supplies, records, personnel, assets, current and future liabilities, fund balances, encumbrances, obligations, indebtedness, powers, duties and responsibilities associated with the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute.
B. All monies remaining in any funds or accounts in the name of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute or maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the benefit of the Institute are transferred to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3 of this act.
C. It is the intent of the Legislature that all employees of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute on the effective date of this act shall be transferred to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education with retention of pay and benefits, as much as possible, including longevity, dependent insurance benefits, seniority, rights, and other privileges or benefits, which may be provided through contractual arrangement with the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs as provided for in Section 3 of this act.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 288, § 7, eff. July 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 312, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1999, c. 347, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999. Renumbered from § 63.18 of Title 72 by Laws 1999, c. 347, § 6, eff. July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3426. George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to be designated the "George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education from any gifts, contributions, bequests, individual reimbursements and other sources of revenue, for the care or support of persons who have been admitted and cared for at the Institute and any other monies directed by law to be placed in the fund. Monies accruing to the fund may be expended by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for operation, maintenance and capital improvement of the facility. Expenditures from the fund shall be made on warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 288, § 8, eff. July 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 347, § 2, eff. July 1, 1999. Renumbered from § 222.1 of Title 72 by Laws 1999, c. 347, § 6, eff. July 1, 1999. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 634.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3427. Transfer of George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute to institution of higher education.

A. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall enter into an interagency agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs for the operation of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute upon transfer of the Institute as provided for in Section 1 of this act. The agreement shall be effective until the Regents have made a determination of and have transferred administration, property, monies, and employees of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute to the appropriate institution of higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. During the term of the agreement the membership of the employees of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute in the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System shall not change and the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs shall continue to make contributions pursuant to Section 920 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes which shall be reimbursed pursuant to the agreement.
B. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall study and make a determination of which institution of higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education has an educational program that best enhances the mission of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute. On or before October 1, 1999, the Regents, at a regular or special meeting, shall make a final determination of the appropriate institution of higher education to transfer the administration, property, monies, and employees of George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute to. The Regents shall notify the employees of the Institute of the final determination not less than thirty (30) days prior to the actual transfer.
C. On or before November 1, 1999, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall transfer all rights, administration property, monies, and employees of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute acquired by the Regents pursuant to Sections 63.18 and 222.1 of Title 72 of the Oklahoma Statues to the appropriate institution of higher education selected pursuant to subsection B of this section.
D. It is the intent of the Legislature, that all employees of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute transferred to an institution of higher education pursuant to this section retain pay and benefits, as much as possible, including longevity, dependent insurance benefits, seniority, rights and other privileges and benefits.
E. Upon transfer of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute to an institution of higher education as provided for in this section, the rights and responsibilities of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute Revolving Fund created in Section 222.1 of Title 72 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall also be transferred to the institution of higher education.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 347, § 3, eff. July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3428. George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute – Transfer of title.

The title to all buildings, improvements, and real property, as described in Section 3425 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, comprising the facility known as the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, is hereby transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 101, § 3, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-3501.1. University of Central Oklahoma name change.

The state educational institution located at Edmond formerly known and designated "Central State College at Edmond", also known as "Central State College", and presently designated as "Central State University" shall continue at the same location and its official name shall be the "University of Central Oklahoma".
Added by Laws 1971, p. 1019, H.J.R. No. 1009, § 1, emerg. eff. April 13, 1971. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 218, § 4, eff. July 1, 1991.