Effective: July 21, 2022
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 135 - 134th General Assembly
The chancellor of higher education shall:
(A) Make studies of state policy in the field of higher education and formulate a master plan for higher education for the state, considering the needs of the people, the needs of the state, and the role of individual public and private institutions within the state in fulfilling these needs;
(B)(1) Report annually to the governor and the general assembly on the findings from the chancellor's studies and the master plan for higher education for the state;
(2) Report at least semiannually to the general assembly and the governor the enrollment numbers at each state-assisted institution of higher education.
(C) Approve or disapprove the establishment of new branches or academic centers of state colleges and universities;
(D) Approve or disapprove the establishment of state technical colleges or any other state institution of higher education;
(E) Recommend the nature of the programs, undergraduate, graduate, professional, state-financed research, and public services which should be offered by the state colleges, universities, and other state-assisted institutions of higher education in order to utilize to the best advantage their facilities and personnel;
(F) Recommend to the state colleges, universities, and other state-assisted institutions of higher education graduate or professional programs, including, but not limited to, doctor of philosophy, doctor of education, and juris doctor programs, that could be eliminated because they constitute unnecessary duplication, as shall be determined using the process developed pursuant to this division, or for other good and sufficient cause. Prior to recommending a program for elimination, the chancellor shall request the board of regents to hold at least one public hearing on the matter and advise the chancellor on whether the program should be recommended for elimination. The board shall provide notice of each hearing within a reasonable amount of time prior to its scheduled date. Following the hearing, the board shall issue a recommendation to the chancellor. The chancellor shall consider the board's recommendation but shall not be required to accept it.
For purposes of determining the amounts of any state instructional subsidies paid to state colleges, universities, and other state-assisted institutions of higher education, the chancellor may exclude students enrolled in any program that the chancellor has recommended for elimination pursuant to this division except that the chancellor shall not exclude any such student who enrolled in the program prior to the date on which the chancellor initially commences to exclude students under this division.
The chancellor and state colleges, universities, and other state-assisted institutions of higher education shall jointly develop a process for determining which existing graduate or professional programs constitute unnecessary duplication.
(G) Recommend to the state colleges, universities, and other state-assisted institutions of higher education programs which should be added to their present programs;
(H) Conduct studies for the state colleges, universities, and other state-assisted institutions of higher education to assist them in making the best and most efficient use of their existing facilities and personnel;
(I) Make recommendations to the governor and general assembly concerning the development of state-financed capital plans for higher education; the establishment of new state colleges, universities, and other state-assisted institutions of higher education; and the establishment of new programs at the existing state colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education;
(J) Review the appropriation requests of the public community colleges and the state colleges and universities and submit to the office of budget and management and to the chairpersons of the finance committees of the house of representatives and of the senate the chancellor's recommendations in regard to the biennial higher education appropriation for the state, including appropriations for the individual state colleges and universities and public community colleges. For the purpose of determining the amounts of instructional subsidies to be paid to state-assisted colleges and universities, the chancellor shall define "full-time equivalent student" by program per academic year. The definition may take into account the establishment of minimum enrollment levels in technical education programs below which support allowances will not be paid. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the chancellor shall make no change in the definition of "full-time equivalent student" in effect on November 15, 1981, which would increase or decrease the number of subsidy-eligible full-time equivalent students, without first submitting a fiscal impact statement to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the legislative service commission, and the director of budget and management. The chancellor shall work in close cooperation with the director of budget and management in this respect and in all other matters concerning the expenditures of appropriated funds by state colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education.
(K) Seek the cooperation and advice of the officers and trustees of both public and private colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education in the state in performing the chancellor's duties and making the chancellor's plans, studies, and recommendations;
(L) Appoint advisory committees consisting of persons associated with public or private secondary schools, members of the state board of education, or personnel of the state department of education;
(M) Appoint advisory committees consisting of college and university personnel, or other persons knowledgeable in the field of higher education, or both, in order to obtain their advice and assistance in defining and suggesting solutions for the problems and needs of higher education in this state;
(N) Approve or disapprove all new degrees and new degree programs at all state colleges, universities, and other state-assisted institutions of higher education.
When considering approval of a new degree or degree program for a state institution of higher education, as defined in section 3345.011 of the Revised Code, the chancellor shall take into account the extent to which the degree or degree program aligns with the state's workforce development priorities.
(O) Adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out the chancellor's duties and responsibilities. The rules shall prescribe procedures for the chancellor to follow when taking actions associated with the chancellor's duties and responsibilities and shall indicate which types of actions are subject to those procedures. The procedures adopted under this division shall be in addition to any other procedures prescribed by law for such actions. However, if any other provision of the Revised Code or rule adopted by the chancellor prescribes different procedures for such an action, the procedures adopted under this division shall not apply to that action to the extent they conflict with the procedures otherwise prescribed by law. The procedures adopted under this division shall include at least the following:
(1) Provision for public notice of the proposed action;
(2) An opportunity for public comment on the proposed action, which may include a public hearing on the action by the board of regents;
(3) Methods for parties that may be affected by the proposed action to submit comments during the public comment period;
(4) Submission of recommendations from the board of regents regarding the proposed action, at the request of the chancellor;
(5) Written publication of the final action taken by the chancellor and the chancellor's rationale for the action;
(6) A timeline for the process described in divisions (O)(1) to (5) of this section.
(P) Make recommendations to the governor and the general assembly regarding the design and funding of the student financial aid programs specified in sections 3333.12, 3333.122, 3333.21 to 3333.26, and 5910.02 of the Revised Code;
(Q) Participate in education-related state or federal programs on behalf of the state and assume responsibility for the administration of such programs in accordance with applicable state or federal law;
(R) Adopt rules for student financial aid programs as required by sections 3333.12, 3333.122, 3333.21 to 3333.26, 3333.28, and 5910.02 of the Revised Code, and perform any other administrative functions assigned to the chancellor by those sections;
(S) Conduct enrollment audits of state-supported institutions of higher education;
(T) Appoint consortia of college and university personnel to advise or participate in the development and operation of statewide collaborative efforts, including the Ohio supercomputer center, the Ohio academic resources network, OhioLink, and the Ohio learning network. For each consortium, the chancellor shall designate a college or university to serve as that consortium's fiscal agent, financial officer, and employer. Any funds appropriated for the consortia shall be distributed to the fiscal agents for the operation of the consortia. A consortium shall follow the rules of the college or university that serves as its fiscal agent. The chancellor may restructure existing consortia, appointed under this division, in accordance with procedures adopted under divisions (O)(1) to (6) of this section.
(U) Adopt rules establishing advisory duties and responsibilities of the board of regents not otherwise prescribed by law;
(V) Respond to requests for information about higher education from members of the general assembly and direct staff to conduct research or analysis as needed for this purpose.
Last updated April 27, 2022 at 12:29 PM
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 33 | Education-Libraries
Chapter 3333 | Department of Higher Education
Section 3333.01 | Ohio Board of Regents - Advisory Role - Terms.
Section 3333.011 | Board Members, Staff and Employees - Prohibited Activities.
Section 3333.012 | References to Ohio Board of Regents.
Section 3333.02 | Board Meetings and Duties.
Section 3333.021 | Filing Fiscal Analysis With Proposed Rules.
Section 3333.03 | Department of Higher Education; Chancellor of Higher Education.
Section 3333.032 | Annual Report of Board of Regents.
Section 3333.04 | Chancellor - Powers and Duties.
Section 3333.043 | Community Service Programs.
Section 3333.044 | Contracting With Consultants - Liability Insurance.
Section 3333.046 | Exempting Certain Programs From Regulation as Proprietary Schools.
Section 3333.047 | Student Financial Aid Program Audits.
Section 3333.048 | Educator Preparation; Metrics and Programs.
Section 3333.0410 | Use the Student's Data Verification Code Required.
Section 3333.0411 | Reports for Teacher Preparation Programs.
Section 3333.0412 | Private University Exempt From Liability for Certain Breach of Confidentiality.
Section 3333.0413 | Inventory of Education Programs Focusing on Workforce Development and Training.
Section 3333.0414 | Opioid and Other Substance Abuse Prevention Instruction.
Section 3333.0415 | Annual Report Regarding Attainment Goal 2025.
Section 3333.0416 | Investigation of Fees Charged by State Institutions.
Section 3333.0417 | Statewide Educational Plan for Preventing Hazing.
Section 3333.0418 | Mental Health and Wellness Report.
Section 3333.05 | Chancellor to Approve Plans and Charter of Community Colleges.
Section 3333.052 | Community College Acceleration Program.
Section 3333.06 | State Plan - Federal Grants.
Section 3333.07 | Restrictions on State Institutions.
Section 3333.071 | Restricting Expenditures for Land or Capital Improvements.
Section 3333.073 | Program Viability Analysis.
Section 3333.08 | Appropriating Property.
Section 3333.09 | Conveyances - Lease-Back Agreements.
Section 3333.10 | Granting Aid to Nonprofit Medical, Osteopathic and Dental Schools.
Section 3333.11 | Department of Family Practice.
Section 3333.111 | Department or Office of Geriatric Medicine.
Section 3333.12 | Instructional Grant Program.
Section 3333.121 | Instructional Grant Reconciliation Fund.
Section 3333.122 | Ohio College Opportunity Grant Program.
Section 3333.123 | Ohio College Opportunity Grant Program - Funding Preferences and Priorities.
Section 3333.124 | Ohio College Opportunity Grant Program Reserve Fund.
Section 3333.125 | Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program.
Section 3333.126 | Supplemental Ohio College Opportunity Grants.
Section 3333.127 | Second Chance Grant Program.
Section 3333.14 | Public Post High School Technical Education Programs.
Section 3333.15 | Establishment of University Branch by Chancellor.
Section 3333.162 | Criteria, Policies, and Procedures for Transfer of Courses.
Section 3333.163 | Standards for College Credit Based on Advanced Placement Test Scores.
Section 3333.164 | College Credit for Military Training, Experience, and Coursework.
Section 3333.165 | Annual Report.
Section 3333.166 | Transfer of Credits.
Section 3333.168 | Guaranteed Transfer Pathways; Joint Academic Programming; Dual Enrollment.
Section 3333.17 | Reciprocal Contracts With Institutions in Neighboring States for Tuition and Fees.
Section 3333.171 | Reciprocity Agreement With Midwestern Higher Education Compact.
Section 3333.172 | Endorsement of Midwest Student Exchange Program.
Section 3333.19 | Foreign Exchange Students - Tuition and Fees.
Section 3333.21 | Academic Scholarship Program - Basis of Award.
Section 3333.22 | Award and Renewal of Scholarship - Leave of Absence.
Section 3333.23 | Scholastic Record Sent to Chancellor - Suspension or Revocation of Scholarship.
Section 3333.25 | Academic Scholarship Payment Fund.
Section 3333.28 | Nurse Education Assistance Program - Fund.
Section 3333.30 | Web Site Access to Career Information.
Section 3333.301 | Fafsa Completion Tracking System.
Section 3333.31 | Rules for Determining Student Residency.
Section 3333.311 | Residency of Veterans and Veterans' Spouses.
Section 3333.32 | Conditions for Resident Status.
Section 3333.33 | Establishment of Tuition Guarantee Program.
Section 3333.34 | College-Level Certificates Transferable to College Credit.
Section 3333.342 | Certificates of Value.
Section 3333.35 | Cooperative Efforts With State Board of Education.
Section 3333.36 | Allocation of Funds for Certain Scholarships.
Section 3333.37 | Outstanding Scholarship, Priority Needs Fellowship Program Definitions.
Section 3333.371 | Purposes of Scholarship and Fellowship Programs.
Section 3333.372 | Outstanding Scholarship and Priority Needs Fellowship Programs.
Section 3333.373 | Scholarship Rules Advisory Committee.
Section 3333.374 | Rules Establishing Scholarship Policy Guidelines.
Section 3333.38 | Ineligibility for Student Financial Assistance Supported by State Funds.
Section 3333.39 | Teach Ohio Program.
Section 3333.391 | Ohio Teaching Fellows Program.
Section 3333.392 | Scholarships; Termination; Repayment.
Section 3333.40 | Midwestern Higher Education Compact.
Section 3333.41 | Members of Midwestern Higher Education Commission.
Section 3333.42 | Nonresident Student Military Personnel Tuition.
Section 3333.421 | Ohio Hidden Hero Scholarship Programs.
Section 3333.43 | Statements for Three-Year Baccalaureate Degrees.
Section 3333.44 | Postsecondary Globalization Liaison.
Section 3333.45 | Partnership to Provide Competency - Based Education Programs.
Section 3333.50 | Critical Needs Rapid Response System.
Section 3333.55 | Health Information and Imaging Technology Workforce Development Pilot Project.
Section 3333.60 | Choose Ohio First Scholarship Definitions.
Section 3333.61 | Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program.
Section 3333.613 | Choose Ohio First Scholarship Reserve Fund.
Section 3333.615 | Elimination of Certain Choose Ohio First Scholarship Components.
Section 3333.62 | Competitive Process for Program Awards.
Section 3333.63 | Meeting Prior to Making Awards - Proposal Summary Review.
Section 3333.64 | Fiscal and Distributive Goals; Work-Based Learning Requirement.
Section 3333.65 | Award Recipients to Enter Use Agreement.
Section 3333.66 | Scholarship Amounts.
Section 3333.68 | College Proposal Preference for Future Awards.
Section 3333.69 | Monitor of Initiatives for Which Award Granted.
Section 3333.70 | Ohio Higher Education Innovation Grant Program.
Section 3333.71 | Choose Ohio First Co-Op/internship Program Definitions.
Section 3333.72 | Choose Ohio First Co-Op/internship Program.
Section 3333.73 | Competitive Process for Making Awards Under Program.
Section 3333.731 | Co-Op/internship Program Advisory Committee.
Section 3333.74 | Private Pledge Required for Program Awards.
Section 3333.75 | Agreement Governing Use of Program Award.
Section 3333.76 | Recruiting Ohio Residents in Out-of-State Institutions.
Section 3333.77 | Proposal Preference to Institution for Future Years.
Section 3333.78 | Monitor of Initiatives for Which Awards Granted.
Section 3333.79 | Ohio Co-Op/internship Program Minority Outreach.
Section 3333.80 | Ohiocorps Pilot Program.
Section 3333.801 | Ohiocorps Scholarship for At-Risk Students.
Section 3333.802 | Ohiocorps Fund.
Section 3333.81 | Clearinghouse of Computer-Based Courses Definitions.
Section 3333.83 | Enrollment in Clearinghouse Course - Participation - Withdrawal.
Section 3333.84 | Fees Charged for Texts or Courses Offered Through Clearinghouse.
Section 3333.85 | Assignment of Course Grade; Credit.
Section 3333.86 | Offering of Course as Dual Enrollment Program.
Section 3333.87 | Clearinghouse Implementation Rules.
Section 3333.88 | Alternative Means for Offering Computer-Based Courses.
Section 3333.90 | Course and Program Sharing Network.
Section 3333.91 | Plan for the Adult Basic and Literacy Education Program.
Section 3333.93 | Workforce-Education Partnership Programs.
Section 3333.95 | Efficiency Advisory Committee.