The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter,
shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
(1) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board.
(2) Commissioner of Higher Education or Commissioner--The
Commissioner of Higher Education; as used in this subchapter, "Commissioner"
means the agency acting through its executive, and his or her designees,
staff, or agents.
(3) 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, length, manner, standards, and minimum required
content for the report will be prescribed by the Board.
(4) Research University--A public institution of higher
education designated as a research university under the Board's accountability
system.
(5) Emerging Research Universities--A public institution
of higher education designated as an emerging research university
under the Board's accountability system.
(6) Governing board--The Board of Regents of a research
or emerging research university.
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