Upon assignment of a GAR by the department, the host institution shall assume the following responsibilities.

1. A. Coordinate a needs assessment to determine the programs needed to support current and future workforce demands within the GAR.
2. B. Provide educational services to address identified needs in a cost-effective and efficient manner. These services may include lower-division course work offered for academic credit, dual-credit programs, developmental education services, adult basic education and literacy programs, and non-credit workforce training and community education programs.
3. C. Partner with other two-year postsecondary educational institutions to serve the needs of the GAR by serving as a broker to bring in appropriate programs not offered by the host institution.
4. D. Maintain the facility and support services, unless otherwise negotiated with partnering institutions.
5. E. Assume the leadership role in providing library services.

6. F. Provide leadership in the crafting of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with partnering institutions, which shall define the programs and services to be provided by each party and provide for a fair and equitable distribution of tuition and formula revenue resources. At a minimum, each MOU must address the following issues:

   (1) cost and revenue sharing arrangements;

   (2) student credit hour reporting arrangements;

   (3) accommodations for alternative delivery methods at the receive site;

   (4) arrangements and responsibilities for evaluating the effectiveness of the joint venture;

   (5) provision of student support services;

   (6) provision of academic support services; and

   (7) provision for termination in the event necessary.

7. G. Upon approval by the governing boards, all MOU’s will be submitted to the department for its records and use in developing formula funding recommendations.

[5.2.4.9 NMAC - N, 05/01/07]