85-1103 Out-of-state institution of higher education; authorized to offer courses or degree programs; conditions; fee; rules and regulations. - Nebraska Statutes

85-1103. Out-of-state institution of higher education; authorized to offer courses or degree programs; conditions; fee; rules and regulations.(1) The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education shall consider the following factors in determining whether to authorize an out-of-state institution of higher education to offer courses or degree programs in this state:(a) The financial soundness of such institution and its capability to fulfill its proposed commitments;(b) The quality of teaching faculty, library, and support services, commensurate with tuition or fees charged;(c) The demonstrated need and demand for the program in the area to be served;(d) The quality of the programs to be offered in the state, including courses, programs of instruction, and degrees;(e) The specific locations where programs will be offered or planned locations and a demonstration that facilities are adequate at the locations for the programs to be offered. When an out-of-state institution of higher education designates a planned program location, approval shall be contingent upon designation of a specific location or locations where programs will be offered within a reasonable period of time following commission approval;(f) Adequate assurances regarding transfer of credits earned in the program to the main campus of such institution and to other institutions located in Nebraska and elsewhere; and(g) Whether such institution and, when appropriate, the program are fully accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.(2) The commission may charge a reasonable fee based on its administrative costs for registration and authorization and may also adopt and promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section.(3) The commission may revoke or suspend any authorization of an out-of-state institution of higher education to offer a course or degree program in this state upon violation of this section or any agreement submitted for authorization. SourceLaws 1979, LB 141, § 3; Laws 1991, LB 663, § 126; Laws 1993, LB 93, § 2.