(1) "Board of trustees" means the UTech Board of Trustees.

(2) "Capital developments" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63A-5-104.

(3) "Commissioner of technical education" means the UTech commissioner of technical education.

(4) "Competency-based" means mastery of subject matter or skill level, as demonstrated through business and industry approved standards and assessments, achieved through participation in a hands-on learning environment, and which is tied to observable, measurable performance objectives.

(5) "Dedicated project" means a capital development project for which state funds from the Technical Colleges Capital Projects Fund created in Section 53B-2a-118 are requested or used.

(6) "Nondedicated project" means a capital development project for which state funds from a source other than the Technical Colleges Capital Projects Fund created in Section 53B-2a-118 are requested or used.

(7) "Open-entry, open-exit" means: (a) a method of instructional delivery that allows for flexible scheduling in response to individual student needs or requirements and demonstrated competency when knowledge and skills have been mastered; (b) students have the flexibility to begin or end study at any time, progress through course material at their own pace, and demonstrate competency when knowledge and skills have been mastered; and (c) if competency is demonstrated in a program of study, a credential, certificate, or diploma may be awarded.

(a) a method of instructional delivery that allows for flexible scheduling in response to individual student needs or requirements and demonstrated competency when knowledge and skills have been mastered;

(b) students have the flexibility to begin or end study at any time, progress through course material at their own pace, and demonstrate competency when knowledge and skills have been mastered; and

(c) if competency is demonstrated in a program of study, a credential, certificate, or diploma may be awarded.

(8) "State funds" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63A-5-104.

(9) "UTech" means the Utah System of Technical Colleges described in Section 53B-1-102.