Title 21, HIGHER EDUCATION

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "gift" means any gift, grant, endowment, award, or donation of money or property of any kind, or any combination thereof, including a conditional or unconditional promise, pledge, or agreement to make a gift, endowment, award, or donation. As adde…

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "grant" means a transfer of money for a specified purpose, including a conditional gift. As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "political party of a foreign adversary" means an organization or combination of individuals organized for the purpose of, or engaged in any activity devoted in whole or in part to, either of the following: (1) The establishment, administration, c…

Sec. 1. (a) The board of trustees of Purdue University may: (1) declare all or any part of the Purdue University Airport and its facilities a public airport; and (2) authorize by contract, license, lease, or otherwise, public use of the airport and its facilities. (b) The board o…

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other law, the leasehold estate of any lessee or the lessee's assigns described in this chapter, including any permanent structure erected on the property by the lessee, or the lessee's assigns, is exempt from property taxation. [Pre-2007 Higher Educat…

Sec. 3. The control of the Purdue University Airport is under the board of trustees of Purdue University. The board of trustees may do the following: (1) Establish standards and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations, consistent with state and federal rules regarding matters…

Sec. 1. (a) The board of trustees of a state educational institution that has entered into a written contract for a grant, pending the receipt of the grant, but within the limitations set forth in section 2 of this chapter, may: (1) borrow from any person; and (2) evidence the de…

Sec. 2. A grant anticipation loan may not exceed the estimated aggregate amount of the grant or grants in anticipation of which the loan is made. The grant anticipation note must be structured to amortize and to pay principal of and interest on the loan in accordance with anticip…

Sec. 3. The notes for a grant anticipation loan must be: (1) executed in the same manner as provided for bonds in IC 21-34-6-18; and (2) sold in the same manner as provided for bonds in IC 21-34-6-8 through IC 21-34-6-17. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-…

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of a state educational institution shall apply the proceeds of any grant anticipation notes to those items of cost for which the grant has been allocated by the granting agencies. The purchaser of any notes: (1) is not liable for any improper use of …

Sec. 1. It is found and declared that: (1) there is a need for the development of various facilities to properly service the various campuses of state educational institutions; (2) an additional and alternative method for developing and financing facilities should be provided; an…

Sec. 10. An award for the development, use, and management, if applicable, of property is not final until: (1) approved by the governor and the budget agency, with the recommendation of the budget committee; and (2) the notice is provided as specified in section 11 of this chapte…

Sec. 11. (a) A notice of the determination to make an award for the development, use, and management, if applicable, of property that briefly describes: (1) the property; (2) the purpose of the property; and (3) the principal terms of any financing agreement; shall be published u…

Sec. 12. All payments received by a state educational institution under a financing agreement authorized by this chapter are exempt from all taxation. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-7.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.

Sec. 2. This chapter applies to buildings and equipment located on or immediately adjacent to a campus of a state educational institution, the primary purpose of which is to make available or provide: (1) offstreet parking; (2) alternative transportation systems; (3) office space…

Sec. 3. This chapter is supplemental to other laws pertaining to state educational institutions and does not repeal any other laws or impair any other powers or responsibilities granted to state educational institutions. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1…

Sec. 4. In addition to any other powers that a state educational institution has, the board of trustees of a state educational institution may: (1) enter into agreements concerning and to acquire by: (A) gift; (B) purchase; or (C) lease; land or interests in land and personal pro…

Sec. 5. If the board of trustees of a state educational institution determines that it is desirable to develop property under this chapter, the board of trustees shall adopt a resolution finding that: (1) the property is needed to adequately furnish services to the students, facu…

Sec. 6. The resolution under section 5 of this chapter must provide that the plans and specifications for the property and for the development and management of the property shall be approved by the board of trustees. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-…

Sec. 7. If the management and operation of the property are to be by a developer or user, the specifications for the property must require that the property will be generally available to its occupants and visitors without discrimination and at reasonable charges. These charges s…

Sec. 8. The board of trustees of a state educational institution shall take action to invite proposals for the development, use, and management, if applicable, of property to provide open and competitive proposals. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-5 p…

Sec. 9. In making an award for the development, use, and management, if applicable, of property, the board of trustees of a state educational institution may consider: (1) the experience and financial ability of a developer or user; (2) the plans and specifications for the proper…

Sec. 1. IC 5-22-16.5 (Disqualification of Contractors Dealing with the Government of Iran) applies to the awarding of contracts, including contracts for professional services, under this title. As added by P.L.21-2012, SEC.7.

Sec. 2. For purposes of applying IC 5-22-16.5 to contracts awarded under this title, the following apply: (1) A reference to an "offer" in IC 5-22-16.5 refers to: (A) a bid for a contract; or (B) a proposal to provide professional services; under this title. (2) A person may not …

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a state educational institution that had at least one (1) employee who was a fund member on July 1, 1980. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-0.5.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.

Sec. 10. The service of an employee who is participating in a retirement benefit system may not be used to earn service credit, years of service, or for any other purpose by the fund. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-2(d).] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.…

Sec. 11. The state educational institution shall inform the board of trustees of the fund of: (1) the employee's election to participate in the retirement benefit system established by the state educational institution; and (2) the effective date of the employee's election. [Pre-…

Sec. 12. (a) If a state educational institution establishes a retirement benefit system applicable to employees of the institution who otherwise qualify as members of the fund under IC 5-10.4-4-1, the general assembly shall appropriate to a state educational institution that esta…

Sec. 2. This chapter does not limit the authority given to a state educational institution under any other law. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-4.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.

Sec. 3. Subject to IC 5-10.2-2-20 through IC 5-10.2-2-22, a state educational institution may establish a retirement benefit system for the employees of the state educational institution. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-2(a).] As added by P.L.2-2007, …

Sec. 4. An employee may not be both an active: (1) fund member; and (2) retirement benefit system participant; at the same time. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-2(j).] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.

Sec. 5. If a state educational institution establishes a retirement benefit system that includes as participants employees who otherwise qualify as fund members, the state educational institution must allow an employee who otherwise qualifies as a fund member to elect whether to …

Sec. 6. An employee's election under section 5 of this chapter must be in writing and is not effective until filed with the state educational institution. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-2(h).] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.

Sec. 7. If an employee is not a contributing fund member at the time the employee is initially hired by a state educational institution that has established a retirement benefit system, the employee may file an election under section 5 of this chapter to participate in the employ…

Sec. 8. If an employee is a contributing fund member at the time the employee elects under section 5 of this chapter to participate in a retirement benefit system: (1) the employee's rights in the fund on the date the employee's election is effective are the same as if the employ…

Sec. 9. After an employee's election under section 5 of this chapter becomes effective, the employee is not entitled to rejoin the fund while the employee remains employed by the state educational institution. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-2(e).] As…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board of trustees" refers to the board of trustees of Purdue University. As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fire and safety personnel" means individuals employed by Purdue University at the West Lafayette campus as firefighters or safety personnel to render fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency response, and emergency medical services on campus.…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fire department" means a fire department established by the board of trustees to render fire suppression, fire prevention, and related services on the West Lafayette campus of Purdue University. As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.

Sec. 4. This chapter is supplemental to all other statutes relating to the power of the board of trustees to possess, operate, manage, and protect the facilities and property of Purdue University and to protect persons on, in, or near the facilities and property. As added by P.L.…

Sec. 5. The board of trustees may: (1) establish a fire department and employ fire and safety personnel at the West Lafayette campus; (2) determine the duties and direct the conduct of fire and safety personnel; (3) prescribe distinctive uniforms for fire and safety personnel; an…

Sec. 6. A fire department and fire and safety personnel may provide the services authorized under this chapter: (1) upon real property owned or occupied by Purdue University's West Lafayette campus, including the streets passing through and adjacent to the campus; and (2) at any …

Sec. 7. The board of trustees may enter into: (1) an agreement with: (A) the fire chief of a municipality or of a volunteer fire department; (B) the state fire marshal; or (C) another appropriate fire and emergency service agency official; to establish additional operational auth…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to Vincennes University. [2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Vincennes University shall establish plans of education. The plans of education shall embrace each of the languages, sciences, and branches of learning directed to be taught in Vincennes University. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citati…

Sec. 3. The president and professors of Vincennes University shall instruct and give lectures to the students of Vincennes University, according to the plan of education that the board of trustees of Vincennes University may approve and direct. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodifi…