Section 281-10-003 - Purpose and Intent003.01 The purposes of this rule are to coordinate public institution off-campus instructional courses and programs and to coordinate public institution participation in Education Centers, including off-campus centers and cooperatives of institutions. The Commission supports coordinated and distinct roles for various institutions and supports collaboration and partnerships to avoid unnecessary duplication.003.02 The Commission finds that responsive and flexible off-campus instruction can provide efficient access to postsecondary education for place-bound students. The Commission intends to facilitate and guide effective fiscal planning and efficient, cooperative delivery of off-campus instructional programs needed to meet the needs of Nebraskans for reasonably accessible, quality postsecondary education.003.03 The Commission endorses and encourages inter-institutional cooperative planning of off-campus courses and programs, both within and outside the service area, to maximize sharing of resources needed for student registration and advising, facilities, equipment and libraries. Off-campus courses and programs shall, where possible, be housed in facilities made available without cost or in rented facilities rather than facilities owned by the institution.003.04 The Commission finds that telecommunications-based off-campus instruction can be an efficient means to provide access to postsecondary education for place and time-bound students without the need for a public institution to employ notable numbers of additional professional staff or incur substantial travel expense.281 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 10, § 003