In this chapter:
(1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, or its successor.
(2) "Enhancement program" means the research enhancement program established under this chapter.
(3) "Faculty member" means a person who is tenured or is in a tenure track position and is employed by a public senior college or university.
(4) "Public senior college or university" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003(4) of this code.