The following words and terms, when used in these sections, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

1. (1) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education.
2. (2) Deputy Commissioner--The Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
3. (3) Eligible expenses--Tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for the course of study.
4. (4) Employee--An individual employed in a regular full-time budgeted position by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
5. (5) Employee's executive officer--An employee's assistant commissioner, associate commissioner, or deputy commissioner or that person's designee.
6. (6) Good standing--Meeting all performance standards in an employee's most recent performance evaluation.
7. (7) Institution--A college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting agency as defined in §7.4(a) of this title (relating to Exemptions, Revocation of Exemptions, and Certificates of Authorization).
8. (8) Program Selection Committee--A committee that is appointed by the Deputy Commissioner to evaluate employee applications for the scholarships. The committee will recommend finalists to the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner.
9. (9) Scholarships--Financial assistance provided to selected employees for education expenses.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.117 adopted to be effective August 21, 2005, 30 TexReg 4641.