A less-than-baccalaureate program proposal from a senior institution will be considered only if:

1. (1) there is no community junior college within a reasonable commuting/delivery distance which can provide the proposed program(s) within a designated time period;
2. (2) the potential for cooperative agreements between area junior colleges and senior institutions, involving shared use of resources, has been fully explored; and
3. (3) the proposing senior institution possesses faculties, on-campus facilities, and/or other resources to offer particular specialized programs which are not feasible or desirable on the part of community junior colleges.

Source Note:The provisions of this §5.132 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.