U.S. CODE

U.S. Code

§ 2015c. Partnership program with institutions of higher education

(a) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Hispanic-serving institution

The term “Hispanic-serving institution” has the meaning given the term in section 1101a (a) of title 20.

(2) Historically Black college and university

The term “historically Black college or university” has the meaning given the term “part B institution” in section 1061 of title 20.

(3) Tribal college

The term “Tribal college” has the meaning given the term “tribally controlled college or university” in section 1801 (a) of title 25.

(b) Partnership program

The Commission may establish and participate in activities relating to research, mentoring, instruction, and training with institutions of higher education, including Hispanic-serving institutions, historically Black colleges or universities, and Tribal colleges, to strengthen the capacity of the institutions—

(1) to educate and train students (including present or potential employees of the Commission); and

(2) to conduct research in the field of science, engineering, or law, or any other field that the Commission determines is important to the work of the Commission.

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