The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall:

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(1) Approve all mission statements of the public universities listed in ORS § 352.002; and

(2) Approve all significant changes to academic programs offered at the public universities, and shall ensure that the changes:

(a) Are consistent with the mission statement of the respective public university;

(b) Do not unnecessarily duplicate academic programs offered by other public universities;

(c) Are not located in a geographic area that will cause undue hardship to Oregon’s other public universities; and

(d) Are allocated among the public universities to maximize the achievement of statewide needs and requirements. [Formerly 351.047; 2017 c.66 § 2]