Section 53B-2a-107 - Technical college presidents(1) The board shall appoint a president for each technical college in accordance with Section 53B-2-102.(2) A technical college president is the chief executive officer of the technical college.(3) A technical college president: (a) does not need to have a doctorate degree; and(b) shall have extensive experience in career and technical education.(4) In addition to the duties described in Section 53B-2-106, a technical college president shall: (a) after consulting with the board, other institutions of higher education, school districts, and charter schools within the technical college's region, prepare a comprehensive strategic plan for delivering technical education within the region;(b) consult with business, industry, the Department of Workforce Services, the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget on an ongoing basis to determine what workers and skills are needed for employment in Utah businesses and industries;(c) coordinate with local school boards, school districts, and charter schools to meet the technical education needs of secondary students; and(d) develop policies and procedures for the admission, classification, instruction, and examination of students in accordance with the policies and accreditation guidelines of the board and the State Board of Education.Amended by Chapter 378, 2024 General Session ,§ 16, eff. 5/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 187, 2021 General Session ,§ 11, eff. 5/5/2021.Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session ,§ 67, eff. 7/1/2020.Amended by Chapter 382, 2018 General Session ,§ 10, eff. 5/8/2018.Amended by Chapter 382, 2017 General Session ,§ 31, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by Chapter 236, 2016 General Session ,§ 18, eff. 5/10/2016.Amended by Chapter 346, 2009 General Session