On or around April 15 each year, the Chancellor must appoint members to the standing committees of the Board, established by statute, and designate the chairperson and vice chairperson of each committee. In addition, the chancellor from time to time may establish subcommittees and shall designate the members and chairperson of each subcommittee. Following are the functions of the standing committees and the current subcommittees of the Board of Regents:
Committee on Cultural Education. Assists the full
Board of Regents in serving the trustees of the State Library, the State Museum and the
State Archives; develops policy recommendations regarding cultural education; develops and
monitors State aid programs to cultural institutions and organizations; monitors the
implementation of programs and services for government provided by the State Education
Department's Office of Cultural Education; develops budgetary and legislative proposals
for cultural education and advocates such proposals and cultural education policies in
conjunction with the full Board; reviews and approves amendments to the Rules of the Board
of Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education concerning cultural education;
and seeks input from the public and the professional field concerning cultural education
policies and practices.
Committee on Elementary, Middle, Secondary and
Continuing Education. Develops policy recommendations regarding elementary, middle and
secondary education, work force preparation and continuing education; reviews the
monitoring of elementary, middle and secondary education, workforce preparation and
continuing education programs and results; monitors State aid program to elementary,
middle and secondary schools; seeks input from the public and the professional field
concerning elementary, secondary education and work force preparation and continuing
education policies and practices; reviews and approves amendments to the Rules of the
Board of Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education pertaining to
elementary, middle and secondary education, work force preparation and continuing
education; reviews the provision of technical assistance to elementary, middle and
secondary schools; develops legislative and budgetary proposals for elementary, middle and
secondary education, work force preparation and continuing education; and initiates
studies and activities leading to the improvement of educational conditions and outcomes
for children from birth through high school graduation and adults in work force
preparation and continuing education programs.
Committee on Ethics. Develops written guidelines for
ethical conduct by Board members; assures that Board members are advised by the State
Education Department's Office of Counsel with respect to requirements of Public Officers
Law and other relevant laws and regulations relating to the conduct of the Regents;
advises Board members when potential conflicts of interest arise; reviews allegations of
unethical conduct against or by Board members; makes reports and recommendations to the
full Board, as appropriate; and reviews written guidelines applicable to State Education
Department employees.
Committee on Higher and Professional Education.
Develops policy recommendations regarding postsecondary education and retraining programs;
oversees preparation of the statewide plan for the development of postsecondary education
and reviews and approves amendments to institutional or sectoral master plans for new
programs and facilities; reviews and approves amendments to the Rules of the Board of
Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education pertaining to postsecondary
education issues, including academic and professional program approval, student and
institutional financial aid, professional licensure requirements, and the administration
of continuing professional competence requirements; oversees administration of continuing
competence requirements for professional licensure and registration; develops policy
recommendations regarding professional human resources, examination and licensure issues
and requirements, including minority access to professional education and licensure;
reviews and approves appointments to the State boards for regular service (advising on
licensure, examinations, practice and discipline) for the professions in conjunction with
the Regents Committee on Professional Practice; reviews and approves the recommendations
of the Staff Committee on the Professions on applications for waiver of licensure
requirements; monitors the financial conditions of postsecondary institutions; develops
legislative and budgetary proposals for higher and professional education; recommends
appointments to advisory councils and boards; and seeks input from the public and the
field concerning postsecondary education policies and practices.
Committee on Professional Practice. Develops policy
regarding standards of professional conduct, continuing competence standards, professional
practice issues, professional assistance programs and the disciplinary process; monitors
the implementation of the licensure/disciplinary function by the State Education
Department; reviews and approves appointments to the State Boards for the Professions for
service on licensure/disciplinary panels; reviews Regents Review Committee recommendations
and proposed consent orders and surrenders of license in professional discipline cases;
reviews the recommendations of the staff Committee on the Professions on petitions for
restoration of a professional license; seeks input from the public and the professions
concerning professional policies and practices; and develops legislative and budgetary
proposals relating to professional practice and professional discipline.
Committee on Vocational and Educational Services for
Individuals with Disabilities. Develops policy recommendations regarding vocational
rehabilitation, overall coordination of vocational and educational services to individuals
with disabilities, and coordination of interagency agreements and activities; monitors the
implementation of vocational rehabilitation programs and services and of interagency
agreements; develops legislative and budgetary proposals for vocational rehabilitation and
related educational services for individuals with disabilities, and leads in pressing for
legislative and budgetary priorities within the State Education Department and with the
Legislature; reviews and approves amendments to the Rules of the Board of Regents and
Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to vocational rehabilitation and
related educational services for individuals with disabilities; reviews the development
and implementation of the Regents Comprehensive Plan for the Office of Vocational and
Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities; and seeks input from the public
and professional field on policies and practices concerning vocational rehabilitation and
related educational services for the disabled.
Committee on Policy Integration
and Innovation.
Guides the strategic planning effort of the Board of Regents; recommends
improvements in the structure, operations and staff support of the Board; plans
Board retreats and training; and plans the periodic evaluation of the
commissioner by the Board.
Subcommittee on State Aid. Develops legislative
recommendations and policy to implement A New Compact for Learning strategy by seeking
appropriate resources to ensure that all students in the State achieve the sound basic
education necessary for successful adult roles.
Subcommittee on Audits.
Reviews audits of educational entities conducted by the State Education
Department and audits of the department by Federal and State auditors; gives
policy level feedback to department staff about audit findings, trends across
audits, and courses of constructive action to address problems; Advises on the
two-year audit plan of the department.
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05/03/2006
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