281—21.66 (260C) Eligibility requirements. The sharing agreement may be for a program provided by one or both sharing institutions or a new program designed by the sharing institutions. Shared administrative activities shall include existing positions and functions. The proposed sharing agreement shall be designed to increase student access to programs and services, enhance educational offerings throughout the state, enhance interinstitutional cooperation, and reduce unnecessary duplication. In addition, the sharing agreement must be between two or more community colleges, or between one or more community colleges and a higher education institution under the control of the board of regents.