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

1. (1) Board--The governing body of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
2. (2) Commissioner--The Texas Commissioner of Higher Education who serves as the chief executive officer of the agency known as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
3. (3) Coordinating Board--The agency known as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including agency staff.
4. (4) Emerging Research University--A public institution of higher education designated as an emerging research university under the Board's accountability system.
5. (5) Governing board--The Board of Regents of a research or emerging research university.
6. (6) Research Strategic Plan--A document to be prepared by the institution which provides a detailed, long-term plan to show how the institution will achieve or enhance its recognition as a research university. The form, manner, standards, and minimum required content for the report will be prescribed by the Commissioner.
7. (7) Research University--A public institution of higher education designated as a research university under the Board's accountability system.

Source Note:The provisions of this §15.51 adopted to be effective November 14, 2024, 49 TexReg 8895.