The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) Board--The governing body of the agency known as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.(2) CBM Reporting Manual--The Coordinating Board's manual that defines deadlines and procedures for submitting data into the CBM the CBM Reporting System.(3) CBM Reporting System--The Coordinating Board's Management Reporting System for collecting institutional data.(4) Commissioner--The Texas Commissioner of Higher Education.(5) Coordinating Board--The agency and staff that report to the Board and Commissioner of the agency known as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.(6) New Professional Nursing Program--A professional nursing program that only has two (2) years of graduation data.(7) Private or Independent Institution of Higher Education--Includes only a private or independent college or university as defined in Texas Education Code, §61.003(15).(8) Professional Nursing Program--An educational program that prepares a student for initial licensure as a registered nurse.(9) Public Institution of Higher Education--Any public technical institute, public junior college, public senior college or university, medical or dental unit, or other agency of higher education as defined in Texas Education Code, §61.003(8).(10) Request for Applications (RFA)--A type of solicitation notice in which the Coordinating Board announces available grant funding, sets forth the guidelines governing the program, provides evaluation criteria for submitted applications, and provides instructions for eligible entities to submit applications for such funding. The guidelines governing the program may include a Letter of Intent, eligibility requirements, performance expectations, budget guidelines, reporting requirements, and other standards of accountability for this program.