Board of Regents Policy Databases and Studies Policy

The Board of Regents is the governing body for Connecticut State Community College, the Connecticut State Universities, and Charter Oak State College; and

In accordance with Section 10a-6(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Board of Regents is required to request and receive, or be provided electronic access to data, reports and other information from the constituent units of the state system of higher education that is necessary for the board to carry out its responsibilities pursuant to Section 10a-6 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

The Board of Regents is required to develop and maintain a central higher education information system and establish definitions and data requirements for the state system of higher education; and undertake such studies and other activities as will best serve the higher educational interests of the state.

Section 10a-1b of the Connecticut General Statutes provides that the Chancellor is chief executive officer of the BOR who shall have responsibility for implementing the policies and directives of the board and any additional responsibilities as the board may prescribe; administer, coordinate and supervise activities of the Board in accordance with the policies set by the Board; and, may enter into such contractual agreements as may be necessary for the discharge of his or her duties.

The Chancellor, or his or her designee, is authorized to collect, in a manner consistent with state and federal laws and regulations, any and all educational, financial, and other records from institutions governed by the Board and maintain these records securely in a central higher education system.

The Chancellor, or his or her designee, is authorized to examine, compile, and analyze these records and other information, in a manner consistent with state and federal laws and regulations, to prepare studies and reports to meet statutory and regulatory requirements or to serve the higher educational interests of the state. The Board of Regents for Higher Education authorized the Chancellor to execute a Memoranda of Understanding to share data in a manner consistent with state and federal laws with state, federal, and other agencies in the execution of such studies and reports.