N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:11-4.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 9A:11-4.9 - Experimental programs

(a) The Board may authorize the EOF Executive Director to work with institutions, other agencies of State government, or external consultants to develop new initiatives to improve the efficiency and delivery of service to students. The Board also may solicit or consider proposals from institutions to support technology, research, or developmental projects to increase program effectiveness and encourage innovative practices. The Executive Director of EOF, upon the approval of the Board, is authorized to grant awards or contracts for such projects. Experimental areas may include, but are not limited to, projects that would:

1. Increase student preparation for and/or placement in careers where disadvantaged populations traditionally are underrepresented;

2. Increase student placement in professional schools of medicine, law, science, and technology;

3. Foster development of exemplary programs that have potential for expansion and/or replication at other institutions; or

4. Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative processes.

(b) Institutional awards granted for experimental/special projects may be exempt from the provisions of 9A:11-6.9, Institutional commitment.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of 9A:11-6.1 0(a), the EOF Board may provide limited funds for the purchase/lease of hardware/equipment that is directly related to implementing an experimental/special project.

(d) Institutions shall submit reports on the progress of their experimental/special project(s) to the EOF Executive Director as requested.

(e) Institutions with experimental/special projects that the EOF Executive Director deems successful shall integrate the projects into their overall processes, and after such integration, all provisions of 9A:11-6.9 and 6.10 shall apply.

N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:11-4.9

Amended by R.2004 d.161, effective 4/19/2004.
See: 35 N.J.R. 5533(a), 36 N.J.R. 1919(b).
In (a), inserted "or consider" following "The Board also may solicit", in the introductory paragraph.
Amended by R.2009 d.187, effective 6/15/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 6365(a), 41 N.J.R. 2471(a).
In (a)1, inserted "preparation for and/or".