ORS 660.350
Grant program for community colleges and universities providing students from priority populations with academic credit for prior experience and skills gained outside of traditional educational institutions

(1)

As used in this section:

(a)

“Community college” has the meaning given that term in ORS 341.005 (Definitions).

(b)

“Priority populations” has the meaning given that term in ORS 660.300 (Definitions for ORS 660.300 to 660.420).

(c)

“University” means:

(A)

A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities).

(B)

Oregon Health and Science University.

(2)

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall establish a grant program to award grants to community colleges and universities that work toward increasing opportunities for students from priority populations to receive academic credit for prior experience or skills gained outside of traditional higher education institutions, with such academic credit counting toward a certificate or credential that provides a pathway to employment or career advancement.

(3)

In administering the grant program under this section, the commission shall consult with employers and targeted industry consortia to develop uniform standards that may be used to certify whether a student’s technical competency, qualifications, knowledge or skills are sufficient to earn a certificate or credential recognized by a targeted industry sector.

(4)

A recipient of grant moneys under this section may use the funds:

(a)

To develop assessment criteria and practices that may be used to evaluate whether a student’s prior experience or skills may count toward earning a certificate or credential recognized by a targeted industry sector;

(b)

To train staff on how to apply the assessment criteria and practices in awarding credit for prior experience and skills; and

(c)

For recruitment of and outreach to priority populations.

(5)

The commission shall establish criteria and standards by which a community college or university may submit a proposal to receive a grant under this section. The commission shall award grants under this section on a competitive basis, and may give priority to proposals that demonstrate effective strategies for engaging with individuals from priority populations.

(6)

The commission may adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this section. [2022 c.28 §8]
Note: 660.350 (Grant program for community colleges and universities providing students from priority populations with academic credit for prior experience and skills gained outside of traditional educational institutions) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 660 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 660.350 — Grant program for community colleges and universities providing students from priority populations with academic credit for prior experience and skills gained outside of traditional educational institutions, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

660.002
Declaration of policy 660.006
Application 660.010
Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210 660.014
Committees not state agencies 660.020
Necessity for written agreement 660.060
Contents of agreement 660.110
State Apprenticeship and Training Council 660.120
Duties and powers of council and division 660.126
Apprenticeship standards 660.135
Local joint committees 660.137
Duties of local apprenticeship and training programs 660.139
Applicant indentured to family business or current employer 660.142
Pay rates for apprentices and journeyworkers 660.143
Employment protections for on-the-job training and apprenticeship program participants 660.145
Trade apprenticeship and training committees 660.147
Registered apprentice required 660.149
Evaluation of registered apprenticeship programs 660.155
State joint committees 660.157
Standard courses of study for apprentices and trainees 660.158
Interstate agreements regarding courses of study 660.160
Coordination of schooling for apprentices and trainees 660.162
Adoption of policies, standards and programs by Higher Education Coordinating Commission 660.167
Adoption of policies by council 660.170
State Director of Apprenticeship and Training 660.175
Grant program for apprenticeship training in healthcare, manufacturing and construction 660.190
Community college training program advisory committee 660.205
Certification of program completion for certain apprentices 660.210
Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents 660.220
Outreach to veterans by Bureau of Labor and Industries 660.300
Definitions for ORS 660.300 to 660.420 660.302
Findings and policy 660.310
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and alternative education programs 660.312
Education and Workforce Policy Advisor 660.318
Duties of Higher Education Coordinating Commission 660.320
Oregon Youth Works Advisory Board 660.321
State Workforce and Talent Development Board 660.324
Duties of state board 660.327
Duties of local workforce development boards 660.329
Wage standards for participants of workforce programs funded by certain state and federal funds 660.330
One-stop delivery system 660.333
Use of funds 660.334
Agreements to create entities to perform workforce development activities 660.336
Reports on performance of local training providers and programs 660.339
Participant records 660.340
Oregon Employer Workforce Training Program 660.341
Oregon Employer Workforce Training Fund 660.343
Oregon National Career Readiness Certification Program 660.346
Integrated workforce delivery system 660.347
Committee for Continuous Improvement 660.348
Comprehensive assessment of public workforce system 660.349
Grant program for collaborative pilot projects providing high school students experience and education in architecture, construction trades and engineering 660.350
Grant program for community colleges and universities providing students from priority populations with academic credit for prior experience and skills gained outside of traditional educational institutions 660.351
Grant program for entities providing workforce programs to youth and young adults from priority populations 660.352
Youth Employment Enhancement Fund 660.353
Oregon Youth Employment Program 660.354
Oregon Youth Employment Fund 660.355
Definitions for ORS 660.355 to 660.364 660.358
Green jobs growth initiative plan 660.361
Green jobs and green economy terminology 660.364
Financial incentives and comprehensive strategies to promote green economy and green technology and innovation 660.367
Legislative findings 660.370
Payment of costs 660.380
Prosperity 10,000 Program 660.385
Distribution of funds to administer Prosperity 10,000 Program 660.390
Grant program for development of post-secondary career pathway programs 660.400
Grant program for workforce programs in health care, manufacturing and technology sectors 660.405
Grant program for collaborative pilot projects that employ workforce benefits navigators 660.410
Program to convene statewide industry consortia in targeted industries 660.415
Assessments and reporting on performance and expenditure outcomes of certain workforce programs 660.420
Program for strategic investments in maritime workforce development activities 660.500
OregonServes Commission 660.505
Commission membership 660.508
Commission officers 660.511
Advisory and technical committees 660.515
Commission duties 660.518
Additional duties 660.520
Rules establishing standards and guidelines 660.523
Solicitations of moneys by commission

Current through early 2026

§ 660.350. Grant program for community colleges & universities providing students from priority populations with academic credit for prior experience and skills gained outside of traditional educational institutions's source at oregon​.gov