Illinois Administrative Code

Section 1033.60 Institutional Appeals In the event that an institution is notified by the Board staff of its intent to remove the institution from participating in SARA, or if the institution is denied initial participation in SARA, the institution may appeal the denial of partic…

Section 1036.10 Purpose The purpose of this Part is to provide for the distribution of matching grants to nonpublic Illinois institutions of higher learning for capital improvement projects to improve facilities used for instruction and research in science and technology.

Section 1036.20 Definitions "Board" means the Illinois Board of Higher Education. "Eligible Degrees" means the number of associate, baccalaureate, masters, and first professional degrees conferred in science and technology fields as determined by the Board based upon submissions …

Section 1036.30 Eligibility for Science and Technology Grants a) Institutions eligible to apply for Science and Technology Grants are those defined in Section 1036.20. b) Grants will be awarded for science and technology projects that directly relate to instruction or research in…

Section 1036.40 Application Requirements a) Applications for science and technology projects shall include the following: 1) A list of proposed project(s) with a description and estimated cost for each project; 2) An explanation of how the project(s) will enhance current instruct…

Section 1036.50 Grant Agreement a) Once the Board has approved a grant, the institution and the Board shall execute a grant agreement. b) Such agreement shall: 1) be signed by the chief executive officer or chairman of the institution's board; 2) specify the twenty-four month per…

Section 1036.60 Funding Formula A minimum grant of $20,000 will be allocated to each institution determined to be eligible under this Part. The remainder of the appropriation for this program will be allocated in accordance with a formula based on the most recent two year average…

Section 1036.70 Audit Guidelines a) To fulfill audit requirements in Section 1036.50 (b)(6) an institution shall contract with an external auditor who is registered as a public accountant by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. The cost of the audit is an authorize…

Section 1037.10 Purpose The purpose of this Part is to provide for the distribution of capital improvement grants to nonpublic Illinois institutions of higher learning for the purposes of laboratory, research and instructional area renovation.

Section 1037.20 Definitions "Eligible gross square feet" means the total amount of gross square feet less: any space used as sectarian facilities; space owned by the institution but leased to a second party; space not owned by the institution; and space which is not used primaril…

Section 1037.30 Eligibility for Institutional Renovation Grants a) Institutions eligible to apply for institutional renovation grants are those defined in Section 1037.20. b) Grants will be awarded only for renovation projects. c) To be eligible for a renovation grant, the space …

Section 1037.40 Application Requirements a) Applications for renovation project(s) shall include the following: 1) a list of proposed projects with a description and estimated cost for each project; 2) an accounting of the total gross square feet of space; 3) an accounting of the…

Section 1037.50 Grant Agreement a) Once the Board of Higher Education has approved a grant, the institution and the Board shall execute a grant agreement. b) Such grant agreement shall: 1) be signed by the chief executive officer or chairman of the institution's board; 2) specify…

Section 1037.60 Funding Formula A minimum grant of $10,000 will be allocated to each institution determined to be eligible for a grant under this Part. The remainder of funds appropriated for this program will be allocated among eligible institutions in accordance with a formula …

Section 1037.70 Audit Guidelines a) To fulfill audit requirements in Section 1037.50(b)(4), institutions shall contract with an external auditor who is registered as a public accountant by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. The cost of the audit is an authorized …

Section 1038.10 Purpose The purpose of this Part is to provide for the distribution of matching grants to Illinois institutions of higher education as incentives in the competition for external grants and contracts. Grants will be made to stimulate increased federal and corporate…

Section 1038.20 Definitions "Applied research" means systematic study and investigation undertaken to discover the applications and uses of knowledge and principles in actual work or in solving problems. "Award eligibility period" means the 12-month period ending March 31 of the …

Section 1038.30 Project Eligibility Criteria Eligible projects shall meet the following criteria: a) The project is a research project and is described by the sponsor as a research project. b) The research project is awarded grant funds through an open and competitive process of …

Section 1038.40 Funding Formula State Matching Grant Program grant funds shall be allocated to each participating institution based on the institution's expenditures of federal funds during the matching period as contained in the institution's U.S. Office of Management and Budget…

Section 1038.50 Application Requirements a) The Board shall notify in writing the chief executive officer of every institution in the State of Illinois of the availability of grant funds not less than 45 days before the deadline for submission of applications. b) Applications mus…

Section 1038.60 Use of Grant Funds a) State Matching Grant Program grant funds may be used only for: 1) All or part of the institution's required matching contribution during the expenditure period for eligible supported research projects for which the institution receives formal…

Section 1038.70 Conditions and Administrative Responsibilities a) Non-Discrimination. No recipient shall discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, handicap, color, or national origin in the employment, training, or promotion of personnel. b) Audit. Each recipient of a State …

Section 1039.10 Purpose The purpose of this Part is to provide for the distribution of grant funds to nonpublic, nonprofit institutions of higher education as appropriated under the Private Colleges and Universities Capital Distribution Formula Act.

Section 1039.20 Definitions "Board" means the Illinois Board of Higher Education. "Capital Projects" means the construction, repair, renovation, and miscellaneous capital improvements, including the planning, engineering, acquisition, reconstruction, remodeling, improvement, repa…

Section 1039.30 Eligibility a) Eligible institutions shall be independent colleges as defined in Section 1039.20. b) Grants will be awarded only for capital projects as defined in Section 1039.20.

Section 1039.40 Determination of Fall 2008 FTE a) The fall 2008 FTE shall be determined pursuant to this Section. b) The last day that a student may add or withdraw classes during the fall term without imposition of a financial penalty shall be the date as of which the number of …

Section 1039.50 Application An independent college desiring to receive grant funds must submit a grant application to the Board. a) Applications for grant funds shall be made on prescribed forms developed by the Board and shall include, without being limited to, the following pro…

Section 1039.60 Grant Agreement a) Grant funds may not be expended except pursuant to a written grant agreement, and disbursement of grant funds without a grant agreement is prohibited. At a minimum, a grant agreement shall: 1) Describe the purpose of the grant and be signed by a…

Section 1039.70 Distribution Formula a) The distribution of grants shall be determined by a formula which has two components: a base grant and an FTE grant. [30 ILCS 769/25-10] To ensure an equitable and fair distribution of funds, the credit hours are reported by the institution…

Section 1039.80 Accessing Awards a) Each independent college shall have up to 5 years from the date of appropriation to access and utilize its awarded amounts [30 ILCS 769/25-10]. b) Upon the execution of a grant agreement, the Board will release the grant funds to the grantee in…

Section 1039.85 Use of Grant Funds a) Grant funds may be used for one or more of the following: 1) Services and goods directly related to an eligible capital project that are not prohibited by subsection (b); 2) Reimbursement for funds from other sources that were expended on an …

Section 1039.90 Audit Guidelines a) To fulfill the audit requirements of this Part, the grantees shall contract with an external auditor who is a certified public accountant licensed by DFPR to perform an audit as specified in subsection (b). b) To fulfill the audit requirements …

Section 1040.10 Purpose The agency's process, requirements and criteria for the submission and approval of noninstructional capital projects at State supported institutions are set forth in this Part. (Source: Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 19510, effective December 5, 2006)

Section 1040.20 Definition of Terms "Board" means the Board of Higher Education. "Buildings, additions and/or structures" means those facilities with roofs and/or walls that have foundations. "Capital budget categories" means the main categories of proposed capital projects for w…

Section 1040.21 Notice of Intent Immediately after the Governing Board of any State-supported institution takes official action to authorize the planning or financing of a noninstructional capital project, the institution shall make this action known to the Board by completing a …

Section 1040.22 Required Documentation All requests for approval of new or revised noninstructional capital projects shall contain the following in a format prescribed by the Board: a) Project Scope 1) Provide a narrative description of the requested project using the following d…

Section 1040.25 Criteria for Approval To be approved, noninstructional capital projects must be consistent with the master plan for higher education and with instructional buildings that are provided for therein [110 ILCS 205/8]. In making the determination, the Board shall consi…

Section 1040.27 Submission Process a) All requests for approval of noninstructional capital projects shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Director of the Board no later than 45 days prior to the desired Board approval date to provide sufficient time for staff review and…

Section 1040.30 Noninstructional Capital Improvements and Community College Locally-Funded Capital Projects (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 30 Ill. Reg. 19510, effective December 5, 2006)

Section 1050.10 Institutions Required to Receive Approval a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University, the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University, the Bo…

Section 1050.20 Definitions "Ability to benefit" means a standard for admission by which a student who does not possess a high school diploma or GED has demonstrated that he or she can profit materially or personally from a certain course of study through passage of an ability to…

Section 1050.30 Criteria for Approval The Board of Higher Education will evaluate new units of instruction, research or public service by applying the following criteria: a) Criteria Applicable to All Units of Instruction, Research and Public Service 1) Mission and Objectives A) …

Section 1050.40 Procedures of Obtaining Approval a) Approval of the Board of Control 1) Applications for new units of instruction, research and public service will be reviewed by the appropriate board of control. Upon approval by the appropriate board of control, the institution …

Section 1050.50 Review of Existing Units of Instruction, Research and Public Service The Board of Higher Education is authorized to review, periodically, all existing programs of instruction, research and public service at the State universities and colleges and to advise the app…

Section 1050.ILLUSTRATION A Map of Regions (Source: Added at 32 Ill. Reg. 78, effective December 23, 2008)

Section 1060.10 Purpose The State Finance Act requires that transfers among appropriations made to the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern …

Section 1060.15 Definitions "Board" means the Board of Higher Education. "Governing Board" means the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University, the Board of Trustees of…

Section 1060.20 Criteria for Approval The following criteria will form the basis for Board approval of transfers among line item appropriations: a) Sufficient funds must be available to cover the amount of the transfer. b) Transfer requests must have governing board approval. c) …

Section 1075.100 Purpose This Part provides uniform tuition and fee waiver definitions and guidelines to be used by all Illinois public universities in reporting tuition and fee waivers to the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois General Assembly. (Source: Amended at 43 Ill…

Section 1075.200 Definitions "Board" means the Board of Higher Education. "Public University" means Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Southe…