Sec. 51.354. INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY. In addition to specific responsibilities imposed by this code or other law, each institution of higher education has the general responsibility to serve the public and, within the institution's role and mission, to:
(1) transmit culture through general education;
(2) extend knowledge;
(3) teach and train students for professions;
(4) provide for scientific, engineering, medical, and other academic research;
(5) protect intellectual exploration and academic freedom;
(6) strive for intellectual excellence;
(7) provide educational opportunity for all who can benefit from postsecondary education and training; and
(8) provide continuing education opportunities.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 1.09, eff. June 20, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Higher Education in General
Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education
Subchapter G. Responsibilities of Governing Boards, System Administrations, and Institutions
Section 51.352. Responsibility of Governing Boards
Section 51.3521. Permanent Advisory Committees
Section 51.353. Responsibility of System Administration
Section 51.354. Institutional Responsibility
Section 51.355. Nonvoting Student Regent; University System Board of Regents
Section 51.356. Nonvoting Student Regent; Institution Board of Regents
Section 51.358. Long-Term Strategic Plan for Research University or Emerging Research University