Part 1.
TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
Chapter 5.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Subchapter H. APPROVAL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND OFF-CAMPUS INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
19 TAC §5.153
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board proposes amendments
to §5.153, concerning the requirement for Board approval before offering
doctoral or special professional degree programs through distance education
or off-campus instruction. Specifically, these proposed amendments would streamline
the administrative steps required before doctoral and special professional
programs that are currently offered at a distance could be delivered to additional
sites or via alternative delivery modes; and improve the efficiency of Board
operations.
Dr. Marshall A. Hill, Assistant Commissioner for Universities and Health-Related
Institutions, has determined that for each year of the first five years the
section is in effect, there will not be any fiscal implications to state or
local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rules.
Dr. Hill has also determined that for each year of the first five years
the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of adopting
the section will result from increased efficiency of Coordinating Board operations
and greater responsiveness to local needs. There is no effect on small businesses.
There is no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply
with the section as proposed. There is no impact on local employment.
Comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted to Marshall A. Hill,
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, P. O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas
78711-2788, or by e-mail to Marshall.Hill@thecb.state.tx.us.
The amendments to the rule are proposed under the Texas Education
Code, §61.027, which provides the Coordinating Board with general rule-making
authority; §61.002, which establishes the Coordinating Board as an agency
charged to provide leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education
system; §61.051, which provides the Coordinating Board with authority
to coordinate institutions of public higher education in promoting quality
education; and §61.0651, which charges the Board to adopt and recommend
management policies applicable to institutions of higher education in relation
to management of human resources and physical plants. The amendments affect
Texas Education Code, §61.002; TEC, §61.051; and TEC, §61.0651.
§5.153.General Provisions.
(a) - (b)
(No Change.)
(c)
The Board retains final authority for the offering of all
classes, courses, programs, and degrees, and may take whatever action is deems
appropriate to comply with the law or to maintain a high-quality and cost-effective
system of distance education and off-campus instruction for the state.
(1) - (2)
(No Change.)
(3)
No doctoral or special professional degree programs may
be offered via distance education or off-campus instruction without specific
prior approval by the Board.
The Commissioner may approve for delivery
to other off-campus sites or via other delivery modes doctoral or special
professional degree programs that have previously been approved by the Board
for electronic or off-campus delivery.
(d) - (k)
(No Change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 3, 2002.
TRD-200202753
Jan Greenberg
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Proposed date of adoption: July 18, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6162
Chapter 97.
PLANNING AND ACCREDITATION
Subchapter AA. ACCOUNTABILITY RATINGS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Part 2.
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY