Mississippi Administrative Code Title 8 - Education - Institutions of Higher Learning
Here’s a detailed summary of Mississippi Administrative Code – Title 8: Education – Institutions of Higher Learning, based on the latest available sources:
📚 Structure of Title 8
According to both Cornell’s Law site and Justia:
Part 1 – Authorization (Chapter 1)
Part 2 – General Powers (Chapters 1–3)
Part 3 – Bylaws (Chapters 1–5)
Part 7 – Finance & Business (Chapter 1)
Part 8 – Personnel (Chapters 1–2)
Part 11 – Legal Matters (Chapters 1–2)
Part 13 – Strengthening Mississippi Academic Research Through Business Act (“Smart Business Act”) (Chapter 1) (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com)
🔍 Selected Key Provisions
Part 1 – Authorization
Section 8‑1‑1‑101.01 establishes the state’s public universities (e.g., University of Mississippi, Mississippi State, Jackson State, Delta State, Alcorn State, Mississippi Valley State, etc.) under governance by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, appointed by the governor with Senate approval .
Part 3 – Bylaws
For example, Section 8‑3‑5‑301.0806 addresses the relationship between universities and affiliated foundations or entities (casetext.com).
Part 7 – Finance & Business
Covers financial oversight and business policies (e.g., budgeting, financial accountability) under Chapter 1 (regulations.justia.com).
Part 8 – Personnel
Includes policies on employment, benefits, sabbatical leave, tuition waivers, and residency for tuition purposes. Organized into Chapter 1 (§ 8‑8‑1‑801.01–.06) and Chapter 2 (§ 8‑8‑2‑801.14) (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary Table
| Part | Title | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Authorization | Establishment of Board of Trustees; public university system |
| 2 | General Powers | Board authority, governance scope |
| 3 | Bylaws | Internal policies, foundation activities |
| 7 | Finance & Business | Budgeting and financial regulations |
| 8 | Personnel | Staff/faculty policies, sabbaticals, tuition waivers, residency |
| 11 | Legal Matters | Legal provisions (not detailed here) |
| 13 | Smart Business Act | Research rebate program guidelines |
📖 How to Access
To review detailed sections, consult official sources:
Cornell LII: Title 8 with clickable Parts and Chapters
Justia: Provides full text and indexing
For official, up‑to‑date content, check the Mississippi Secretary of State site (Title 8 listings) or the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for bylaws
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