One- and two-year, especially technical-vocational, post-secondary education programs should be delivered primarily by community junior colleges. These institutions are uniquely suited by virtue of their specialized mission, local governance, and student support services to provide such less-than-baccalaureate educational opportunities in an efficient and economical manner. The predominance of community junior colleges in this field ought not be disturbed. Exceptions to this section will be considered only under specific circumstances, and any approvals will be subject to criteria designed to meet the objectives of providing students with marketable skills and insuring a skilled labor force to meet community and regional needs.

Source Note:The provisions of this §5.131 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.