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MD. Education Code Ann. §  15-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 15-114 - Degree Plans

    (a)    In this section, “degree plan” means a statement of the course of study requirements that an undergraduate student enrolled in a public higher education institution must complete to graduate from the institution.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each undergraduate student enrolled in a public senior higher education institution shall file a degree plan with the institution as soon as practicable but not later than by the completion of 45 credit hours of course work.    (c)    Each undergraduate student who transfers to a public senior higher education institution with at least 45 credit hours of course work shall file a degree plan with the institution during the student’s first semester at the institution.    (d)    Each degree–seeking undergraduate student enrolled at a community college shall file a degree plan with the institution on entering the institution.    (e)    A degree plan filed under this section shall:        (1)    (i)    Be developed in consultation with an academic advisor in the student’s degree program; or            (ii)    If an academic advisor is not available in the student’s degree program, any academic advisor at the institution; and        (2)    Follow a pathway to a degree as required under § 15–115 of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  15-115 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 15-115 - Pathway Systems to Graduation

    (a)    Each public institution of higher education in the State shall:        (1)    Develop a pathway system whereby public institutions of higher education establish graduation progress benchmarks for each academic major and for the general education program for students who have not declared a major;        (2)    Require the pathway for each first–time degree–seeking student to include credit–bearing mathematics and English courses in the first 24 credit hours of courses; and        (3)    Require the pathway for each degree–seeking student enrolled in a developmental course in mathematics, reading, or English to include the credit–bearing course in mathematics, reading, or English concurrent with or in the semester immediately following completion of the developmental course.    (b)    (1)    The benchmarks established in subsection (a)(1) of this section shall specify the credit and course criteria that indicate satisfactory progress toward a degree.        (2)    Academic units shall establish schedules for regular periodic reviews of student progress.        (3)    Students who are in danger of falling behind the program benchmarks shall be required to consult with an academic advisor before registration.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  15-116 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 15-116 - Financial Aid Dedicated to Community College Transfer Students

    Each public senior higher education institution shall dedicate a portion of institutional financial aid to provide financial assistance to resident undergraduate students that transfer with an associate’s degree from a community college in the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  15-117 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 15-117 - Standard Number of Credits for Degrees

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the standard number of credits required for a baccalaureate degree from a public senior higher education institution is 120 credit hours.        (2)    The standard number of credits required under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if:            (i)    The degree program is defined as a 5–year baccalaureate program;            (ii)    Professional accreditation requires a higher number of credit hours or requires course work that cannot be completed in 120 credits; or            (iii)    Certification requirements result in a need for credit hours in excess of 120.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, beginning with fall 2015, the standard number of credits required for an associate’s degree from a public community college is 60 credit hours.        (2)    The standard number of credits required under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if:            (i)    The degree program is defined as more than a 2–year associate’s degree;            (ii)    Professional accreditation requires a higher number of credit hours or requires course work that cannot be completed in 60 credits; or            (iii)    Certification requirements result in a need for credit hours in excess of 60.    (c)    The governing board of a public institution of higher education, in consultation with the Commission, may approve additional exceptions to the credit hour requirements under subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  15-120 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 15-120 - Registration of Individuals With Unpaid Balance on Student Account

    (a)    A public institution of higher education shall allow an individual with an unpaid balance of $250 or less on a student account to register for courses at the institution if the individual settles the balance on the student account by the end of the late registration period for the next semester.    (b)    (1)    A public institution of higher education shall allow an individual with an unpaid balance of more than $250 on a student account to register for courses at the institution if the individual enters into an installment payment plan before the end of the late registration period for the current semester.        (2)    The installment payment plan under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall require the individual to make payments to settle the unpaid balance on the student account by the agreed on date.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  15-121 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 15-121 - Restrictions on Reduction of Financial Aid

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Cost of attendance” has the meaning stated in 20 U.S.C.A. § 1087ll.        (3)    “Expected family contribution” means the amount determined in accordance with 20 U.S.C.A. § 1087nn.        (4)    “Financial need” means cost of attendance minus expected family contribution.        (5)    “Gift aid” means all financial aid that is not a loan or work–study program, including grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and third–party payments.        (6)    “Institutional gift aid” means gift aid that is funded by a public senior higher education institution.        (7)    (i)    “Private scholarships” means scholarships awarded by companies, private foundations, nonprofit organizations, and service groups.            (ii)    “Private scholarships” does not include awards funded by a private organization that:                1.    Is affiliated with a higher education institution; and                2.    Requests the higher education institution’s assistance in selecting recipients.    (b)    A public senior higher education institution may reduce institutional gift aid offers as a result of private scholarship awards only under the circumstances described in subsections (c) through (e) of this section.    (c)    If a student’s total gift aid from all sources exceeds the student’s financial need, a public senior higher education institution may reduce the student’s institutional gift aid until the student’s total gift aid no longer exceeds the student’s financial need.    (d)    In addition to the reduction authorized in subsection (c) of this section, a public senior higher education institution may further reduce a student’s institutional gift aid if the institution receives approval from the organization that awarded the private scholarship funds that triggered the reduction authorized in subsection (c) of this section.    (e)    A public senior higher education institution may reduce a student athlete’s institutional gift aid in order to comply with the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s individual or team financial aid restrictions.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  15-122 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 15-122 - Instruction in Substance Use Disorders, Effective Treatment, and Pain Management

    (a)    This section applies only to an institution of higher education that awards a degree that an individual may use to meet the educational requirements for licensure under the Health Occupations Article as a physician, advanced practice nurse, dentist, physician assistant, or podiatrist.    (b)    An institution of higher education subject to this section shall offer instruction in substance use disorders, effective treatment for substance use disorders, and pain management.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  15-123 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 15-123 - Active Shooter Drill Requirement

    Beginning with the 2018–2019 academic year and annually thereafter, each public institution of higher education shall complete at least one active shooter drill.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  15-124 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 15-124 - Priority Course Registration for Eligible Service Member

    (a)    In this section, “eligible service member” means:        (1)    A currently serving member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard and the military reserves; and        (2)    A veteran of any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard and the military reserves, who has received an honorable discharge or a certificate of satisfactory completion of military service.    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a public institution of higher education shall grant priority registration for courses to an eligible service member.    (c)    The priority registration requirement under subsection (b) of this section:        (1)    Applies only within 15 years after the eligible service member was last on active duty; and        (2)    Does not apply after an eligible service member’s fourth academic year.    (d)    Each public institution of higher education shall adopt policies necessary to implement this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  15-125 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 15-125 - Referral of Noncredit or Credit Course as Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship Training Course

    An institution of higher education may not refer to a noncredit or credit course as an apprenticeship or apprenticeship training course unless the course is part of a registered apprenticeship training program that has been approved by the Apprenticeship and Training Council of the Maryland Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Labor.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges|Section 16-101 - Board of Community College Trustees

    (a)    There is a board of community college trustees in each county that has one or more community colleges.    (b)    (1)    The governing body of any county that does not have a community college may request permission to establish one from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.        (2)    On recommendation of the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a board of community college trustees for that county.    (c)    Except as provided in Subtitle 4 of this title, each board is composed of seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in Subtitle 4 of this title, each member serves for a term of 6 years from July 1 of the year the appointment is made and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. These terms are staggered, and of the initial appointments to a board, five shall be for terms of 1 to 5 years respectively, and two shall be for terms of 6 years.        (2)    A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (3)    A member may be reappointed.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges|Section 16-102 - Officers; Meetings

    (a)    Each board of trustees:        (1)    Shall elect one of its members as its chair;        (2)    Except as provided in § 16–105(g) of this subtitle, shall choose the president of one of the county community colleges to serve as secretary–treasurer of the board; and        (3)    May elect any other officer it requires.    (b)    Each board shall determine the time and place of its meetings and may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges|Section 16-103 - Powers of Board of Trustees

    (a)    In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the authority of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, each board of community college trustees has the powers and duties set forth in this section.    (b)    With the approval of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, each board of trustees may establish and operate one or more community colleges.    (c)    Each board of trustees shall exercise general control over the community college, keep separate records and minutes, and adopt reasonable rules, regulations, or bylaws to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.    (d)    Each board of trustees may fix the salaries and tenure of the president, faculty, and other employees of the community college.    (e)    Each board of trustees may purchase, lease, condemn, or otherwise acquire any property it considers necessary for the operation of the community college.    (f)    (1)    Each board of trustees may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of community college assets or property.        (2)    Except as provided in § 16–105(h) of this subtitle, the president of the community college and the chair of the board of trustees may execute a conveyance or other legal document under an appropriate resolution of the board.    (g)    Each board of trustees may:        (1)    With the approval of the Commission, permit the county board of education to use the lands, buildings, or other facilities of the community college; and        (2)    With the approval of the county board of education, use any land, buildings, assets, or other facilities of the county board of education.    (h)    Each board of trustees may apply for and accept any gift or grant from the federal government or any other person.    (i)    Subject to the minimum standards of the Commission, each 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 programs.    (j)    Each board of trustees may charge students reasonable tuition and fees set by it with a view to making college education available to all qualified individuals at low cost.    (k)    Each board of trustees may sue and be sued.    (l)    Each board of trustees may make agreements with the federal government or any other person, including agreements between counties to support a regional community college, if the board considers the agreement advisable for the establishment or operation of the community college.    (m)    Except as provided in § 16-105(i) of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall be styled “the board of trustees of ................. community (or junior) college”.    (n)    Each board of trustees may adopt a corporate seal.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges|Section 16-104 - President

    (a)    Except as provided in § 16–105 of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall appoint a president of each community college under its jurisdiction.    (b)    The president:        (1)    Shall report directly to the board of trustees;        (2)    Shall recommend the appointment by the board of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the community college;        (3)    Shall recommend the discharge of employees for good cause; however, any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;        (4)    Is responsible for the conduct of the community college and for the administration and supervision of its departments; and        (5)    Shall attend all meetings of the board, except those involving the president’s personal position as president.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges|Section 16-105 - President in Baltimore County

    (a)    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-104 of this subtitle, the provisions of this section shall apply only in Baltimore County.    (b)    There is a Community College of Baltimore County consisting of the following three campuses:        (1)    The Catonsville Campus;        (2)    The Dundalk Campus; and        (3)    The Essex Campus.    (c)    The Board of Trustees for Baltimore County shall appoint a President of the Community College of Baltimore County who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.    (d)    The President:        (1)    Shall report directly to the Board of Trustees;        (2)    Shall recommend the appointment by the Board of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the Community College of Baltimore County;        (3)    Shall recommend the discharge of employees for good cause; however, any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;        (4)    Is responsible for the administration and supervision of the administrators, employees, and departments of the campuses of the Community College of Baltimore County in accordance with the policy manual of the Community College of Baltimore County as adopted from time to time by the Board of Trustees; and        (5)    Shall attend all meetings of the Board, except those involving the President’s personal position.    (e)    Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees may appoint a vice president, provost, and administrator of each campus under its jurisdiction.    (f)    The vice presidents, provosts, and administrators of each campus shall report directly to the President.    (g)    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-102(a)(2) of this subtitle, the Board of Trustees may choose the President to serve as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board.    (h)    (1)    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-103(f)(2) of this subtitle, the Board of Trustees may, by resolution, authorize the President to sign legal documents on behalf of the Board of Trustees including documents related to the disposition of assets or property of the community college.        (2)    The resolution may:            (i)    Authorize the President to delegate the authority given to the President under paragraph (1) of this subsection to designees that the Board of Trustees considers appropriate; and            (ii)    Limit the type of legal documents that the President may delegate to a designee for signature.    (i)    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-103(m) of this subtitle, the Board of Trustees shall be styled “the Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore County”.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges|Section 16-107 - Comprehensive Liability Insurance; Defense of Sovereign Immunity

    (a)    Each board of trustees may carry comprehensive liability insurance to protect the board, its agents and employees, and the agents and employees of any community college under its jurisdiction. The purchase of the insurance is for an educational purpose and is a valid educational expense.    (b)    The Commission may adopt standards for the policies, including a minimum liability coverage which may not be less than $100,000 per occurrence. Any policy purchased after the adoption of these standards shall conform to them.    (c)    Each board of trustees complies with this section if it is self-insured, for at least $100,000 and not more than $500,000 per occurrence, under the rules and regulations of the State Insurance Commissioner.    (d)    This section does not prevent any board of trustees, on its own behalf, from raising the defense of sovereign immunity described under § 5-519 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.