The board of education shall:

1. Approve all major academic, vocational, and technical programs of study, degrees, certificates, and diplomas. Approve major substantive changes in the college's mission, policies, and programs.
2. Exercise its authority under OAR 589-006-0050(18)(c) to establish an honorary degree for nonacademic learning, public service, or any other reason of distinction comparable to degree completion. An honorary degree shall lend prestige to the College and to staff, students, and community. Commitments made prior to the adoption of this policy shall be honored.
3. Require reports and consider other presidential reports concerning the programs of the college.

ADOPTED: November 9, 1998
APPROVED: November 12, 2003
REVIEWED: November 6, 2007
REVIEWED: September 8, 2010
REVISED: October 9, 2013