The Commission on Higher Education, in consultation with the State Board of Education, may contract with selected public or private colleges and universities, or groupings of such institutions, to provide centers of excellence in programs designed to train teachers. The Commission shall devise guidelines and procedures by which institutions, or groups of institutions, may apply for such contracts by the Commission. Such guidelines and procedures shall include participation by local schools or school districts in such programs as may be appropriate. Funds for implementing this activity shall be appropriated annually to the Commission on Higher Education which, in consultation with the State Board of Education, shall monitor the performance of participating institutions and may or may not elect to renew such contracts to any original college or university.
HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 512, Part II, Section 9, Division II, Subdivision C, Subpart 3, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 103 - State Commission On Higher Education
Section 59-103-5. Definitions.
Section 59-103-10. State Commission on Higher Education created; membership.
Section 59-103-15. Higher education mission and goals.
Section 59-103-17. Interstate reciprocity for postsecondary distance education.
Section 59-103-20. Studies of institutions of higher learning.
Section 59-103-25. Publication of legislation; standing committees.
Section 59-103-30. Critical success factors and performance indicators.
Section 59-103-35. Submission of budget; new and existing programs.
Section 59-103-36. Military students included in count of full-time students.
Section 59-103-40. Council of presidents of state institutions of higher learning.
Section 59-103-50. Advisory Council of Private College Presidents.
Section 59-103-60. Recommendations to Governor's Office and General Assembly.
Section 59-103-65. Closure of an institution; reallocation of funds.
Section 59-103-80. Expenses; compensation of Commission members.
Section 59-103-90. Professional staff.
Section 59-103-100. Federal and private research grants not to be limited.
Section 59-103-110. Approval for new construction; exemptions.
Section 59-103-120. Accreditation and chartering of chiropractic colleges.
Section 59-103-130. Colleges and universities to emphasize teaching as career opportunity.
Section 59-103-150. Early retirement plans for faculty of public institutions of higher learning.
Section 59-103-155. Health care profession education; controlled substances training.
Section 59-103-160. English Fluency in Higher Learning Act.
Section 59-103-170. Counseling sessions; Education Options Week.
Section 59-103-190. Business and industry requested to participate.