Sec. 81.2. Criteria

Each application shall reflect the following criteria:

(a) compliance with the requirements set forth in Education Law, section 316;

(b) the extent of participation by the center board in the preparation of the application;

(c) the existence of formally established policies to guide the work of the board in an effective and efficient manner;

(d) the extent to which activities or planned activities fit one or more of the purposes set forth in subdivision (1)(a) of section 316 of the Education Law;

(e) the strength of linkages with institutions of higher education and with other cultural and educational institutions with learning technology in-service capacity;

(f) the adequacy of the qualifications and experience of the staff operating the center;

(g) the adequacy of the resources and facilities to carry out the proposed activities;

(h) the reasonableness of the proposed cost in relation to the expected outcomes; and

(i) the degree to which the center's activities are coordinated with and support the applicant's annual staff development program.