79279523-231.19Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Educational InstitutionsInstitute For Advanced Learning And Research(Repealed effective October 1, 2016) Institute for Advanced Learning and Research created; responsibilities2002, cc. 581, 620.The Institute shall:sectionBB1 Serve as a catalyst for economic and community transformation by leveraging and brokering resources that support economic diversity for the region, particularly within the network economy.sectionB2B22 Provide a site for the development of the technology and trained workforce necessary for new economic enterprises to flourish in Southside Virginia through the teaching, research, outreach, and technology available from its partner institutions.sectionB3B32 Serve as a resource and hub for network-related initiatives in education, at all levels, and in economic development activities.sectionB5B52 Assist in regional economic and community development efforts by housing and encouraging research and product-related activities and encouraging high technology economic development in the region.sectionB6B62 Encourage and coordinate, as appropriate, the development and delivery of programs offered by those educational institutions serving the region.sectionB7B72 Serve as a resource and referral center by maintaining and disseminating information on existing educational programs, research, and university outreach resources.sectionB8B82http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/23-231.19//23-231.19/23/16.4/23-231.19