ORS 350.085 Mission statements and academic programs of public universities

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall:

Approve all mission statements of the public universities listed in ORS 352.002; and

Approve all significant changes to academic programs offered at the public universities, and shall ensure that the changes:

Are consistent with the mission statement of the respective public university;

Do not unnecessarily duplicate academic programs offered by other public universities;

Are not located in a geographic area that will cause undue hardship to Oregon’s other public universities; and

Are allocated among the public universities to maximize the achievement of statewide needs and requirements.