The board of trustees of Purdue University shall facilitate the development and operation of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne as a multisystem metropolitan university, including the goals and policies described in section 2 of this chapter. The board of trustees, the president, the faculty, and the administration of Purdue University shall recognize the need for Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne to develop unique policies and practices in support of its mission and shall encourage within the Purdue University and Indiana University systems opportunities for flexibility and autonomy.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.239.