An institution of higher education enrolling students in a self-supporting course or program shall:
- (1) Comply with the standards and criteria of one of the THECB-recognized regional accrediting organizations as defined in §4.192 of this chapter (relating to Recognized Accrediting Organizations);
- (2) Ensure each instructional site for a self-supporting program be of sufficient quality for the programs and courses offered;
- (3) Provide each student with equivalent academic support services as a student enrolled in a formula-funded course or program;
- (4) Select and evaluate faculty by equivalent standards, review, and approval procedures used by the institution to select and evaluate faculty responsible for formula funded courses and programs; and
- (5) Charge tuition and fees for self-supporting courses, degree programs, and program tracks not less than required by Texas Education Code, chapter 54, Tuition and Fees.
Source Note:The provisions of this §2.353 adopted to be effective November 14, 2024, 49 TexReg 8880.