The University of Alaska may establish an Institute of Marine Sciences to provide a program of education and research in physical, chemical, and biological oceanography, and related fields. When established, the Institute of Marine Sciences shall be maintained and operated as an integral part of the University of Alaska, at one or more sites determined by the Board of Regents. The powers, duties, and functions of the Board of Regents pertaining to the University of Alaska extend to the Institute of Marine Sciences in the same manner as to other departments or institutes of the university.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums
Chapter 40. The University of Alaska and the Community Colleges
Article 1. Establishment, Organization, and Programs of the University of Alaska.
Sec. 14.40.010. University of Alaska.
Sec. 14.40.020. Site of university.
Sec. 14.40.040. General powers and duties of the university.
Sec. 14.40.043. University of Alaska office of public safety.
Sec. 14.40.045. Religious or partisan instruction, tests, and appointments.
Sec. 14.40.050. Discrimination because of sex, color, or nationality prohibited.
Sec. 14.40.055. Educational expansion program.
Sec. 14.40.057. Extension of compliance acts.
Sec. 14.40.060. University curriculum.
Sec. 14.40.065. Student practicums immunity.
Sec. 14.40.070. Collection of fossil remains authorized.
Sec. 14.40.075. Alaska Earthquake and Volcanic Hazards Assessment Project; state seismologist.
Sec. 14.40.080. Establishment of Institute of Marine Sciences.
Sec. 14.40.082. Unmanned aircraft system training.
Sec. 14.40.085. Alaska State Climate Center; state climatologist.
Sec. 14.40.088. Establishment of Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies.
Sec. 14.40.090. Correspondence courses for prospectors and miners.
Sec. 14.40.100. College extension service.
Sec. 14.40.110. Establishment of Business, Economics, and Public Administration Research Program.
Sec. 14.40.115. Establishment of Mineral Industry Research Program.
Sec. 14.40.117. Establishment of Alaska Native Language Center.