85-943.

University of Nebraska; associate degree, diploma, and certificate; programs authorized; conditions; exception.

The University of Nebraska may continue to offer the associate degree, diploma, and certificate in agriculturally related fields, radiologic technology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, and engineering technology if approved by the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education pursuant to sections 85-1413 and 85-1414 upon the demonstration of a compelling need and unique capacity by the university to offer such programs. The University of Nebraska shall not offer associate degrees or less than associate-degree-level diplomas or certificates in other than authorized and approved programs. If approved by the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education pursuant to sections 85-1413 and 85-1414, the University of Nebraska may offer certificates within fields in addition to those specified in this section if the preponderance of courses comprising those certificates are above the associate-degree level.