The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) Commissioner of Higher Education or Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education; as used in this subchapter, "Commissioner" means the agency acting through its executive, and his or her designees, staff, or agents. (3) Strategic Plan--A document to be prepared by the institution which provides a detailed, long-term plan to show how the institution will achieve or enhance its recognition as a research university. The form, length, manner, standards, and minimum required content for the report will be prescribed by the Board. (4) Research University--A public institution of higher education designated as a research university under the Board's accountability system. (5) Emerging Research Universities--A public institution of higher education designated as an emerging research university under the Board's accountability system. (6) Governing board--The Board of Regents of a research or emerging research university. (7) Statutory four-year review--The periodic review of the role and mission statements, the table of programs, and all degree and certificate programs offered by the public institutions of higher education, as described in the Texas Education Code §61.051(e). |
