The commission, in consultation with the agencies and institutions concerned with higher education in this state, shall analyze and evaluate on a continuing basis the present and future needs for instruction, research and public service in postsecondary education in the state, including facilities, and assess the present and future capabilities. The use of advisory groups and consultants, as deemed desirable, may be used to meet these needs in order to provide the highest possible quality of collegiate and university education to all persons in the state able and willing to participate. One such advisory committee shall be the Council of Presidents, consisting of the president of each public four-year institution of higher education and Athens State University, the Chancellor of Postsecondary Education, and the presidents of three public two-year institutions of higher education, to be selected by the chancellor.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 5 - Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 16-5-2 - Composition; Appointment; Qualifications of Members; Duties.
Section 16-5-6 - Long-Range Planning.
Section 16-5-8.1 - Computation of Grades Earned at Another Institution.
Section 16-5-8.2 - Equal Access for All Citizens.
Section 16-5-8.3 - Legislative Intent.
Section 16-5-8.4 - Reports to Legislature.
Section 16-5-9 - Budget Proposals; Open Hearings; Unified Budget Report; Recommendations.
Section 16-5-10 - Additional Powers and Duties of Commission.
Section 16-5-11 - Commission Responsible for Certain Functions.
Section 16-5-12 - Evaluation of Commission Effectiveness; Survey Report and Recommendations.
Section 16-5-14 - Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts, Grants, Etc.