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MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-514 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-514 - Limitation of Increase of Tuition Rate for Baltimore City Community College

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2021 PER CHAPTER 554 OF 2018 //    Beginning in the 2019–2020 academic year, Baltimore City Community College may not increase the tuition rate over the prior year by more than the higher of the increase in the 3–year rolling average of the State’s median family income or 4% over the prior year tuition rate.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland|Section 16-601 - Policies; Partnership

    (a)    The establishment of the College of Southern Maryland as a regional college is based on the findings and policies set forth in this section.    (b)    (1)    Charles County Community College has provided higher education opportunities in Calvert County for more than 15 years and in St. Mary’s County for more than 20 years through a contractual arrangement with the county.        (2)    The continuing growth of Charles County Community College as a quality institution requires that a partnership be established to provide a new college identity reflective of the three southern Maryland counties, a governance structure of shared ownership, and the equitable distribution of fiscal support.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland|Section 16-602 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the College of Southern Maryland.    (c)    “College” means the College of Southern Maryland, formerly known as the Charles County Community College.    (d)    “Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.    (e)    “County commissioners” means the elected county commissioners from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.    (f)    “Officer” means the president, vice presidents, deans, or other officers of the College as shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees.    (g)    “Resident campus” means a primary campus located in Calvert County, Charles County, or St. Mary’s County.    (h)    “Southern Maryland” means the area that includes all of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland|Section 16-603 - Established; Local Educational Agency; Costs; Capital Improvements and Expenditures

    (a)    (1)    There is a College of Southern Maryland, formerly known as the Charles County Community College, located in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties, Maryland.        (2)    With other educational institutions, the College shall provide the services and programs described in § 10-210 of this article.    (b)    The College is an institution of higher education of the State of Maryland.    (c)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the College shall be classified as a “local educational agency (LEA)”, as defined in federal law, for purposes of federal subsidies, grants, contracts, and other programs of support for which a community college is eligible.    (d)    Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties may appropriate money to pay the cost of operating the College according to the provisions of this article.    (e)    (1)    Each southern Maryland county may borrow money to purchase land and construct capital improvements for the College.        (2)    Money may be borrowed on terms and conditions the county commissioners consider proper, subject to any requirements of local law applicable to the creation of public debt.    (f)    (1)    Unless otherwise agreed to by the county commissioners, the capital expenditures for each campus are the responsibility of the county in which the campus is located.        (2)    The distribution of shared costs will be that of a regional community college as designated in § 11-105(j)(6)(i) of this article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland|Section 16-604 - Board of Trustees -- Established; Composition; Term; Expenses

    (a)    The government of the College is vested in the Board of Trustees.    (b)    (1)    The Board of Trustees consists of nine members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    Of the members:            (i)    Each shall be a resident of the State;            (ii)    Each shall have completed at least 60 hours of accredited college work; and            (iii)    None may be an elected official of the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or a county board.        (3)    Each of the southern Maryland counties shall be represented by at least one member who is a resident of that county.        (4)    By July 1, 2010, each of the southern Maryland counties shall be represented by at least three members who are residents of that county.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years.        (2)    A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves for the remainder of that term.        (3)    A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.    (d)    Each member of the Board of Trustees is entitled to receive up to $600 a year for expenses.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland|Section 16-605 - Board of Trustees -- Chairman; Vice Chairman; Meetings; Quorum

    (a)    Each year prior to June 30 the Board of Trustees:        (1)    Shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members; and        (2)    May elect any other officers it requires.    (b)    (1)    The Board of Trustees shall determine the time and place of its meetings.        (2)    The Board of Trustees may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings and the transaction of business.    (c)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board of Trustees is a quorum for the transaction of business.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland|Section 16-606 - Board of Trustees -- Powers

    (a)    In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the authority of the Commission, the Board of Trustees has the powers and duties set forth in this section.    (b)    The Board of Trustees shall exercise general control over the College, keep separate records and minutes, and adopt reasonable rules, regulations, and bylaws to carry out the provisions of this title.    (c)    The Board of Trustees may fix the salaries and tenure of the president, faculty, and other employees of the College.    (d)    The Board of Trustees may purchase, lease, condemn, or otherwise acquire any property it considers necessary for the operation of the College.    (e)    (1)    The Board of Trustees may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of assets or property of the College.        (2)    The president of the College and the chair of the Board of Trustees may execute a conveyance or other legal document under an appropriate resolution of the Board of Trustees.    (f)    The Board of Trustees may apply for and accept any gift or grant from the federal government or any other person.    (g)    Subject to the minimum standards of the Commission, the Board of Trustees may determine entrance requirements and approve offerings that consist of:        (1)    Transfer programs offering the equivalent of the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree program;        (2)    Career programs offering technical, vocational, and semiprofessional education; and        (3)    Continuing education and contract-training programs.    (h)    Except as provided in § 16-310 of this title, the Board of Trustees may charge students reasonable tuition and fees set by it with a view to making college education available to all qualified students at low cost.    (i)    The Board of Trustees may sue and be sued.    (j)    The Board of Trustees may make agreements with the federal government or any other person, including agreements between counties, if the Board of Trustees considers the agreement advisable for the establishment or operation of the College.    (k)    The Board of Trustees may adopt a corporate seal.    (l)    The Board of Trustees shall appoint a president of the College who shall be the chief executive officer of the College and the secretary/treasurer of the Board of Trustees.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland|Section 16-607 - Board of Trustees -- Appointment of Hearing Examiner

    (a)    The Board of Trustees may:        (1)    Appoint an individual, other than the attorney to the Board of Trustees, as hearing examiner; and        (2)    Adopt rules governing proceedings before the hearing examiner.    (b)    The hearing examiner:        (1)    May hold an initial hearing on any matter brought before the Board of Trustees; and        (2)    Shall submit to the Board of Trustees and to the parties findings of fact and conclusions of law, a transcript of the proceedings, and exhibits.    (c)    The Board of Trustees shall:        (1)    Hear arguments, if requested by a party; and        (2)    After considering the arguments and the record, decide the matter.    (d)    The decision of the Board of Trustees may not be appealed.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland|Section 16-608 - Responsibilities of the President

    The president of the College shall:         (1)    Report directly to the Board of Trustees;        (2)    Recommend the appointment by the Board of Trustees of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the College;        (3)    Recommend the discharge of employees for good cause, provided that any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;        (4)    Be responsible for the conduct of the College and for the administration and supervision of its departments; and        (5)    Attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees, except those involving the position of president.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland|Section 16-609 - Applicability of 16-106 and 16-107

    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the provisions of §§ 16-106 and 16-107 of this title apply to the College.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-610 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland|Section 16-610 - Reporting Requirements

    (a)    Each year the Board of Trustees and the president of the College shall prepare and submit to the county commissioners:        (1)    An annual report;        (2)    An operating budget;        (3)    A capital budget; and        (4)    If required, a long–term capital improvement program.    (b)    The operating budget shall show:        (1)    All revenues estimated for the next fiscal year classified by funds and sources of income;        (2)    All expenditures requested, including the major functions listed under § 16–304(b) of this title; and        (3)    Any other information or supporting data required by the county commissioners.    (c)    The county commissioners in each county shall review and approve the budget request made to that county and may reduce it.    (d)    The operating budget of the College as outlined in this section shall be submitted to the Commission for informational purposes.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - Aid to Nonpublic Institutions|Section 17-101 - Joseph A. Sellinger Program Established

    There is a program of State aid to private nonprofit institutions of higher education known as the Joseph A. Sellinger Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - Aid to Nonpublic Institutions|Section 17-102 - Administration of Program

    Subject to review by the Board of Public Works, the Maryland Higher Education Commission shall adopt standards and procedures, not inconsistent with this subtitle, to implement and administer the aid program provided for by this subtitle, including standards and procedures for:         (1)    Submitting applications for aid;        (2)    Verifying full-time equivalent student enrollment by institutions that apply for aid;        (3)    Submitting reports or data on the use of this money by the institutions that receive it; and        (4)    Paying the aid to the institutions during the fiscal year.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - Aid to Nonpublic Institutions|Section 17-103 - Eligibility for Aid

    (a)    The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall determine which institutions are eligible for aid under this subtitle.    (b)    To qualify for State aid under this subtitle, an institution of higher education shall:        (1)    Be:            (i)    A nonprofit private college or university that was established in the State before July 1, 1970;            (ii)    A nonprofit private institution of higher education that formerly received State aid as a component of a private college or university that was established in this State before July 1, 1970; or            (iii)    A private nonprofit institution of higher education that is established in this State and grants an associate of arts degree;        (2)    Be approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission;        (3)    Be accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools;        (4)    Have awarded the associate of arts or baccalaureate degrees to at least one graduating class;        (5)    Maintain one or more earned degree programs, other than seminarian or theological programs, leading to an associate of arts or baccalaureate degree; and        (6)    Submit each new program and each major modification of an existing program to the Maryland Higher Education Commission for its review and recommendation as to the initiation of the new or modified program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - Aid to Nonpublic Institutions|Section 17-105 - Certification and Payment of Aid; Reductions for Unreasonably Duplicative Programs

    (a)    The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall certify the amount of aid due each institution under this subtitle to the Governor, who shall include the total amount in the annual budget submission.    (b)    If a private nonprofit institution of higher education has implemented a new or substantially modified program contrary to the recommendation of the Maryland Higher Education Commission that was based on a finding of unreasonable duplication, then the Maryland Higher Education Commission may recommend that the General Assembly reduce the appropriation by the amount of aid associated with the full–time equivalent enrollment in that program. This provision does not preclude the private nonprofit institution from going forward with implementation of the new or substantially modified program.    (c)    The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall certify the amount of aid due each institution, less any reduction made by the General Assembly under subsection (b) of this section, to the State Comptroller, who shall pay it from appropriations made for this program under the normal budgetary procedures.    (d)    (1)    If the General Assembly reduces program funding under subsection (b) of this section, the affected private nonprofit institution annually may reapply to the Maryland Higher Education Commission for reconsideration of the program recommendation.        (2)    If the Commission determines that the unreasonable duplication no longer exists, then the Commission may recommend that there be no reduction in the institution’s amount of aid.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - Aid to Nonpublic Institutions|Section 17-106 - Purchases Through Department of General Services

    Subject to the initial approval of the Secretary of General Services, an institution that qualifies for aid under this subtitle may make any purchase through the Department of General Services in accordance with the rules and regulations of that Department.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - Aid to Nonpublic Institutions|Section 17-107 - Money Not to Be Used for Sectarian Purposes

    An institution may not use money payable or goods purchased under this subtitle for sectarian purposes.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 2 - Eminent Scholar Program|Section 17-201 - Established

    There is an Eminent Scholar Program to give public institutions of higher education the opportunity to attract and keep faculty who have achieved national eminence in their disciplines.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 2 - Eminent Scholar Program|Section 17-202 - Qualifications of Institutions

    (a)    Each public institution of higher education may participate in the Eminent Scholar Program.    (b)    The governing body of each institution that participates in the Program shall adopt standards and procedures for attracting and keeping eminent scholars in this State that include the following concepts:        (1)    The appointee shall hold the rank of associate or full professor, or its equivalent, such as artist in residence;        (2)    The appointee shall have achieved national eminence in his discipline as judged by his peers; and        (3)    The “eminence” of the appointee:            (i)    Shall be judged, generally, on evidence of effective teaching and productive research as attested to by his peers; and            (ii)    If appropriate, may be judged on the basis of artistic achievement or distinguished accomplishments in areas that lie beyond academic endeavor but for which there is concrete evidence of superior talent.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 2 - Eminent Scholar Program|Section 17-203 - Period and Source of Endowment

    (a)    Each chair designated as a position for an eminent scholar shall be endowed fully for the incumbency of the holder of that chair.    (b)    The State may contribute the funds provided in the budget to match endowments obtained by each institution that are specifically designated for the Eminent Scholar Program. The contribution shall be in conjunction with, and supplemental to, the regular faculty salary funding.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 3 - Private Donation Incentive Program|Section 17-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Base year” means July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.    (c)    “Eligible institution” means:        (1)    Each public senior higher education institution identified in § 10–101(m) or § 12–101(b)(3) of this article or its affiliated foundation; and        (2)    The following community college campuses or their affiliated foundations:            (i)    Allegany;            (ii)    Anne Arundel;            (iii)    Baltimore City;            (iv)    Calvert;            (v)    Carroll;            (vi)    Catonsville;            (vii)    Cecil;            (viii)    Charles;            (ix)    Chesapeake;            (x)    Dundalk;            (xi)    Essex;            (xii)    Frederick;            (xiii)    Garrett;            (xiv)    Germantown;            (xv)    Hagerstown;            (xvi)    Harford;            (xvii)    Howard;            (xviii)    Prince George’s;            (xix)    Rockville;            (xx)    St. Mary’s;            (xxi)    Takoma Park; and            (xxii)    Wor–Wic.    (d)    (1)    “Eligible private donor” means an individual, corporation, partnership, or other form of business organization, public or private foundation, or other nonprofit organization.        (2)    “Eligible private donor” does not include the State, a subdivision of the State, the federal government, or a foreign government.    (e)    “Eligible program” means an endowment for an academic purpose that does not contain unreasonable restrictions as to use as further defined by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.    (f)    “Endowment” means a donation or gift that has been provided under the condition that the principal remain intact and be invested in perpetuity for the purpose of producing income.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 3 - Private Donation Incentive Program|Section 17-303 - Audits

    An affiliated foundation of an eligible institution that receives State payments shall provide to the Maryland Higher Education Commission an annual audit of all pledged and paid amounts and their sources, and a copy of the annual audit shall be provided to the Legislative Auditor.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 3 - Private Donation Incentive Program|Section 17-304 - Allocation of Payments Made

    (a)    Amounts paid by the State under this subtitle may be applied to any eligible program at the eligible institution to which the payment is made.    (b)    No more than one-half of the total amount to be paid by the State under provisions of this subtitle may be appropriated in any fiscal year. The provisions of § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article do not apply to unused program funds.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 3 - Private Donation Incentive Program|Section 17-305 - Prohibited Use

    Amounts paid by the State to an eligible institution under this subtitle may not directly or indirectly reduce the State General Fund or Capital Fund support for the eligible institution.