IN HB1287

Requires the Commission for Higher Education to approve establishment of up to six graduate degree programs (including doctoral programs) at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne campus.

Each graduate program must align with industries identified as target industries for regional economic development.

Limits total enrollment in the approved graduate programs to 96 students per academic year.

Requires the Commission to approve a baccalaureate degree program in insurance and risk management at the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne campus.

Effective date: July 1, 2012.