Section 350.085 - Mission statements and academic programs of public universitiesThe Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall:
(1) Approve all mission statements of the public universities listed in ORS 352.002; and(2) Approve all significant changes to academic programs offered at the public universities, and shall ensure that the changes:(a) Are consistent with the mission statement of the respective public university;(b) Do not unnecessarily duplicate academic programs offered by other public universities;(c) Are not located in a geographic area that will cause undue hardship to Oregon's other public universities; and(d) Are allocated among the public universities to maximize the achievement of statewide needs and requirements. Amended by 2017 Ch. 66,§ 2, eff. 5/17/2017.