Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3345 | State Universities - General Powers
Section 3345.59 | Workforce Education and Efficiency Compacts.

Effective: September 29, 2017
Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Information technology center" means a center established under section 3301.075 of the Revised Code.
(2) "State institution of higher education" and "state university" have the same meanings as in section 3345.011 of the Revised Code.
(B) Not later than June 30, 2018, all state institutions of higher education that are located in the same region of the state, as defined by the chancellor of higher education, shall enter into an agreement providing for the creation of a compact. Under that agreement, the compact shall do all of the following:
(1) Examine whether unnecessary duplication of academic programming exists;
(2) Develop strategies to address the workforce education needs of the region;
(3) Enhance the sharing of resources between institutions to align educational pathways and to increase access within the region. For these purposes, the compact shall do all of the following:
(a) Provide and share resources and programming to improve academic performance and opportunities to address the workforce needs of the region;
(b) Identify, develop, and implement shared curriculum and resources to promote educational pathways that minimize the time required to earn a degree. This may include, but is not limited to, curriculum delivered using open educational resources and online formats.
(c) Analyze operational costs and implement cost-effective procedures that support greater access and opportunities for students in the region.
(4) Reduce operational and administrative costs to provide more learning opportunities and collaboration in the region;
(5) Enhance career counseling and experiential learning opportunities for students;
(6) Expand alternative education delivery models such as competency-based and project-based learning;
(7) Develop a strategy to increase collaboration and pathways with information technology centers, adult basic and literacy education programs, and school districts in the region;
(8) Develop strategies to enhance the sharing of resources between institutions to improve and expand the capacity and capability for research and development;
(9) Identify and implement the best use of university regional campuses to reflect the goals described in division (B) of this section.
(C) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a state institution of higher education from entering into multiple agreements under division (B) of this section. Additionally, there is no limit to the number, or the number of each type, of state institutions of higher education that may enter into an agreement under that division.
(D) In addition to any agreement entered into pursuant to division (B) of this section, each state institution of higher education that is designated a land grant college under the federal "Morrill Act of 1862," 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq., or the "Agricultural College Act of 1890," 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq., or any subsequent act of congress, also shall to enter into an agreement providing for the creation of a compact that enhances collaboration between state institutions designated as land grant colleges.
(E) Each state institution of higher education shall include in its annual efficiency report to the chancellor the efficiencies produced as a result of each compact to which the institution belongs.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 33 | Education-Libraries

Chapter 3345 | State Universities - General Powers

Section 3345.01 | Tuition Charge for Nonresidents of Ohio.

Section 3345.011 | State University Definitions.

Section 3345.02 | Statement of Student Charges to Include List of Fees.

Section 3345.021 | Control of Use of College Facilities for Speaking Purposes.

Section 3345.022 | Group Legal Services Insurance Plan - Prepaid Legal Services Plan.

Section 3345.023 | Denial of Benefits to Religious Student Group Prohibited.

Section 3345.024 | Higher Education Costs and Postgraduate Outcomes Report.

Section 3345.025 | Textbook Selection Policy.

Section 3345.027 | Prohibition on Withholding Student Transcripts.

Section 3345.028 | Regular Coursework Additional Fee Prohibition.

Section 3345.0211 | Expressive Activities on Campus - Definitions, Supersession.

Section 3345.0212 | Noncommercial Expressive Activities on Campus.

Section 3345.0213 | Outdoor Campus Areas as Public Forums; No Free Speech Zones.

Section 3345.0214 | Reports.

Section 3345.0215 | Campus Free Speech Policy.

Section 3345.03 | Audit of Accounts.

Section 3345.033 | Publication of Rules.

Section 3345.04 | State University Law Enforcement Officers.

Section 3345.041 | Agreements to Provide Police Services to Political Subdivision or Another State University or College - Civil Liability.

Section 3345.042 | Intrastate Mutual Aid Program; Participation by State Institutions of Higher Education.

Section 3345.05 | Administration of Moneys - Annual Reports by Recipients - Investments - Investment Committee.

Section 3345.06 | Entrance Requirements of High School Graduates - Core Curriculum.

Section 3345.061 | Sunset for State Operating Subsidies for Remedial Courses.

Section 3345.062 | University Remediation Report.

Section 3345.063 | Advanced Computer Science as Unit for Admission.

Section 3345.064 | In-State Resident Admissions at State Universities.

Section 3345.07 | Housing and Dining Facilities.

Section 3345.08 | Temporary Dwelling Accommodations.

Section 3345.09 | American Sign Language Recognized as Foreign Language - Courses.

Section 3345.10 | Competitive Bidding - Contracts for Printed Material.

Section 3345.11 | Auxiliary or Education Facilities.

Section 3345.12 | State University Additional Definitions - Issuance of Obligations.

Section 3345.121 | Notice to Legislative Authorities of Educational Facility Construction or Renovation - Comments or Objections.

Section 3345.122 | Immunity of Trustees From Civil Action.

Section 3345.13 | Duplication of Keys Prohibited.

Section 3345.14 | Rights to and Interests in Discoveries, Inventions or Patents - Establishment of Rules.

Section 3345.15 | Attorney General to Be Attorney and Legal Advisor.

Section 3345.16 | Board of Trustees to Receive and Hold Property or Funds - Investments - Endowments.

Section 3345.17 | Property Exempt From Taxation.

Section 3345.18 | Grant or Transfer of Lands by Boards of Trustees.

Section 3345.181 | Contracts or Leases to Mine Minerals.

Section 3345.19 | Anti-Hazing Policy.

Section 3345.20 | Procurement of Liability Insurance for Student Teachers and Students in Teacher Preparation Programs - Prohibitions.

Section 3345.201 | Purchase of Liability Insurance for Hospital Services.

Section 3345.202 | Board of Trustees May Provide Liability Insurance Coverage.

Section 3345.203 | Joint Self-Insurance Pool.

Section 3345.21 | Board of Trustees to Maintain Law and Order on Campus - Administration and Enforcement of Rules.

Section 3345.22 | Hearing for Suspension of Arrested Student, Faculty or Staff Member, or Employee - Responsibilities of Referee.

Section 3345.23 | Dismissal of Convicted Student, Faculty or Staff Member, or Employee - Reinstatement.

Section 3345.24 | Duty and Authority of College Administrators.

Section 3345.241 | Student Discipline Due Process Procedures.

Section 3345.25 | Dismissed or Suspended Person Not to Enter College Premises.

Section 3345.26 | Board of Trustees or President May Declare State of Emergency.

Section 3345.27 | Attendance by Senior Citizens.

Section 3345.28 | Faculty Improvement Program - Establishment and Administration.

Section 3345.281 | Program to Assess Oral English Language Proficiency of Teaching Assistants Providing Classroom Instruction.

Section 3345.29 | Office of Contract Compliance - Duties.

Section 3345.30 | Liability Insurance for Students.

Section 3345.31 | Boards of Trustees May Establish Compensation Plans.

Section 3345.311 | Excess Benefits Prohibited.

Section 3345.32 | Student Noncompliance With Selective Service Law.

Section 3345.33 | Removing Armed Forces Training Unit or Class.

Section 3345.34 | Student Trustee Not to Receive Special Treatment or Benefits.

Section 3345.35 | Course Evaluation Based on Enrollment and Duplication With Other Institutions.

Section 3345.351 | Review of Student Records for Associate Degree Eligibility.

Section 3345.36 | Establishment and Development of Entrepreneurial Projects.

Section 3345.37 | Policies Regarding Availability of Suicide Prevention Programs.

Section 3345.38 | Undergraduate Course Credit for Completion of International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Section 3345.381 | Credit for Online Coursework.

Section 3345.39 | Report on Increased Auxiliary Fees.

Section 3345.40 | Limits on Damages for Wrongful Death or Injury to Person or Property.

Section 3345.41 | Warning Concerning Anabolic Steroids to Be Conspicuously Posted.

Section 3345.42 | Definitions.

Section 3345.421 | Assistance and Support to Veterans and Service Members by Institutions of Higher Education.

Section 3345.422 | Priority Course Registration for Veterans.

Section 3345.423 | Appeals Process for Resolution of Disputes Over Credit for Military Experience.

Section 3345.424 | Fees.

Section 3345.45 | Standards for Instructional Workloads for Faculty; Faculty Workload Policy; Conditions for Research Funding.

Section 3345.46 | Overload Fees.

Section 3345.461 | Tuition and Fees for Online Courses.

Section 3345.47 | Requirements to Live in On-Campus Housing.

Section 3345.48 | Undergraduate Tuition Guarantee Program.

Section 3345.481 | Required Course Registration Accommodations.

Section 3345.49 | Rights of Student Who Is Victim of Dissemination of Image.

Section 3345.50 | Administration of Capital Facilities Project - State Appropriations Under $ 4 Million.

Section 3345.51 | Administration of Capital Facilities Project - State Appropriations Immaterial.

Section 3345.53 | Military Leave of Absence for Student on Active Duty.

Section 3345.54 | Conveyance of Auxiliary Facilities to Conduit Entity.

Section 3345.55 | Lease Agreements for Campus Housing Facilities.

Section 3345.56 | Student's Not Employee's Based Upon Athletic Participation.

Section 3345.57 | Paid Leave Donation Programs.

Section 3345.59 | Workforce Education and Efficiency Compacts.

Section 3345.61 | Energy Conservation Measures Definitions.

Section 3345.62 | Contract for Report Containing Analysis and Recommendations on Energy Conservation Measures.

Section 3345.63 | Procedure for Contracts Other Than Installment Payment Contracts.

Section 3345.64 | Procedure for Installment Payment Contracts.

Section 3345.65 | Request for Proposals - Awarding of Contract.

Section 3345.66 | Issuance of Notes.

Section 3345.69 | Committee to Develop Guidelines for Energy Efficiency.

Section 3345.691 | Purchase of Biobased Products.

Section 3345.692 | Annual Reports on Purchases of Biobased Products.

Section 3345.70 | Powers and Duties of Board Where Fiscal Exigency Declared.

Section 3345.71 | Fiscal Watch Definitions.

Section 3345.72 | Rules for Fiscal Watches.

Section 3345.73 | Financial Indicators and Standards for Using Indicators.

Section 3345.74 | Determination That Appointment of Conservator Is Warranted.

Section 3345.75 | Appointment of Governance Authority.

Section 3345.76 | Termination of Governance Authority.

Section 3345.77 | Employment Contracts With President or Chief Executive Officer.

Section 3345.78 | Prohibition Against Certain Actions by Current or Former Employees and Officers of Institution.

Section 3345.81 | Strategic Completion Plan.

Section 3345.82 | Electronic Attendance of Board of Trustees' Meetings.

Section 3345.85 | Meningitis and Hepatitis B Vaccination.

Section 3345.86 | Enrollment in Program to Earn High School Diploma.

Section 3345.99 | Penalty.