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I. Mission

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is committed to access, affordability, and quality in the state system of higher
education through coordination, regulation, advocacy and oversight, as directed by the General Assembly.

II. Goals

As defined under the mission for higher education in the State of South Carolina Code Laws Section 59-103-15(A)(2)(a through g), goals to
be met are as follows:
• High academic quality • Cooperation among the General Assembly, Commission
on Higher Education, the Council of Presidents of State
• Affordable and accessible education Institutions, institutions of higher learning, and the
business community
• Instructional excellence
• Economic growth
• Coordination and cooperation with public education
• Clearly defined missions

III. Roles and Functions

• To provide pertinent information about higher education to parents and students. (13-1-1840, 59-59-190, 59-103-65 through 180)

• To review and approve new degree program proposals and evaluate the productivity of existing programs. (59-101-150, 59-103-20,
59-103-35)

• To administer state, regional, and federal programs affecting South Carolina higher education. (59-114-40 through 59-114-75)

• To maintain a statewide planning and institutional effectiveness system. (59-103-30 through 59-103-45, 59-104-610 through 59-104-
660)

• To monitor the implementation and evaluate the effectiveness of programs designed to provide minority groups with access to and
equality of higher education opportunities. (59-25-55, Provisos 1A.6. and 11.2. of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Appropriations Bill
H.3720)

• To examine and license non-public educational institutions. (59-58-40)

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