Sec.10a-34-1. Introduction

(a) Purpose. The Board of Governors for Higher Education is responsible for initial and continuing review and approval of all institutions and programs of higher learning operating in the State of Connecticut that are subject to Section 10a-34 and subsections (a) (8) and (a) (9) of Section 10a-6, Connecticut General Statutes. The purpose of these regulations is to provide procedures and criteria for institutional and program review and approval.

(b) Intent.

(1) It is the intent of the Board to ensure acceptable standards of quality among the institutions and programs of higher learning identified in subsection (a) above and, where possible, to promote the highest standards of quality. No such institution or program shall receive initial or continuing approval from the Board unless and until the Board is satisfied that the institution or program is in substantial compliance with the Board's approval standards as specified in Sections 10a-34-9 through 10a-34-24, inclusive, of these regulations.

(2) It also is the intent of the Board to encourage institutions and programs that are responsive to state priorities and demonstrated needs; to promote the effective use of state resources; and to provide appropriate access to higher education. Every proposed public institution shall be reviewed by the Board in regard to the need for the institution; the potential for duplicating the programs and services of existing institutions; and adequacy of resources. Every public institution proposing to initiate or continue a program shall be required to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that the program is within the institution's role and mission; that there is a need for the program; that the program does not unnecessarily duplicate other programs in the same field and geographical area; and that there are adequate resources available to support the program.

(c) Persons and groups affected. These regulations shall apply to any person, school, board, association or corporation that operates or intends to operate an institution or program of higher learning, as defined in Section 10a-34 of the General Statutes.

(Effective March 7, 1986)