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 | | Governance Description: The University of the State of New York consists of all elementary, secondary and postsecondary education institutions incorporated in the state, as well as other libraries, museums, instiutions, schools, organizations and agencies for education admitted to or incorporated by the university. |
 | | The University of the State of New York, established by the legislature in 1784 is responsible for the general supervision and setting of policy for all education activities within the state. |
 | | The regents and the university are established under the state constitution, and the 16 regents are elected by the legislature. |
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