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MD. Education Code Ann. §  12-116 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 12 - University System of Maryland|Subtitle 1 - Powers and Duties|Section 12-116 - Agriculture and Natural Resources Internship Program

    (a)    There is a University of Maryland Agriculture and Natural Resources Internship Program.    (b)    The purpose of the University of Maryland Agriculture and Natural Resources Internship Program is to:        (1)    Provide students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus with at least one semester, where appropriate, of work experience relevant to their major, including on–farm experience for students interested in careers related to production of agriculture; and        (2)    Promote careers in agriculture and natural resources in the State.    (c)    The University of Maryland, College Park Campus or the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus shall inform the Department of Agriculture on the University’s plan to implement the requirements of this section.    (d)    The Maryland Agricultural Commission shall work through its members representing specific sectors of agriculture and natural resources to promote, and where possible, to establish internships with farms and businesses in their respective sectors.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  12-117 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 12 - University System of Maryland|Subtitle 1 - Powers and Duties|Section 12-117 - Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program

    (a)    In this section, “collegiate recovery program” means a program that provides support and services for students recovering from alcohol or drug addiction who are enrolled at a constituent institution.    (b)    On the recommendation of the Chancellor, who shall consult with the presidents of the constituent institutions, the Board of Regents shall establish general standards and guidelines for a collegiate recovery program to be implemented at the constituent institutions.    (c)    The president of each constituent institution, in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students enrolled at the institution, shall develop and implement a collegiate recovery program tailored for the institution that:        (1)    Satisfies the standards and guidelines established by the Chancellor under subsection (b) of this section; and        (2)    Addresses the needs of students at the institution who are recovering from alcohol or drug addiction.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  12-119 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 12 - University System of Maryland|Subtitle 1 - Powers and Duties|Section 12-119 - Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center -- Purpose -- Academic Programs -- Funding

    (a)    There is a Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center within the University System of Maryland.    (b)    The purpose of the Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center is to provide students access to established, cutting edge, and high–demand academic programs of degree–granting institutions.    (c)    The academic programs offered at the Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center shall be upper division undergraduate and graduate level programs and programs for advanced postgraduate certificates and credentials.    (d)    Funding for the Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center shall be as provided in the State budget.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  12-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 12 - University System of Maryland|Subtitle 2 - Councils|Section 12-201 - Advisory Councils and Committees

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall establish:            (i)    A Council of University System Presidents;            (ii)    A Council of University System Faculty;            (iii)    A Council of University System Staff; and            (iv)    A University System Student Council.        (2)    These councils shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor and may, from time to time, make reports and recommendations to the Board.    (b)    The Board may appoint committees to advise it in exercising its authority.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  12-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 12 - University System of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland|Section 12-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Center” means the Center for Maryland Advanced Ventures established under § 12–305 of this subtitle.    (c)    “Council” means the MPowering Joint Steering Council established under § 12–304 of this subtitle.    (d)    “Presidents” means the President of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus and the President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.    (e)    “UMCEED” means the University of Maryland Center for Economic and Entrepreneurship Development.    (f)    “University of Maryland” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this title.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  12-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 12 - University System of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland|Section 12-302 - Legislative Findings

    The General Assembly finds that:        (1)    Fundamental research is the building block of a knowledge–based economy;        (2)    Federal research grants that support fundamental research are transitioning from single–discipline grants to multidiscipline grants that span academic programs;        (3)    A successful knowledge–based economy also depends on the transition of innovative research projects developed in research labs to companies in the private sector for commercialization; and        (4)    The State must enhance its research and technology transfer programs to continue developing a strong knowledge–based economy.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  12-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 12 - University System of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland|Section 12-304 - Mpowering Joint Steering Council

    (a)    There is an MPowering Joint Steering Council.    (b)    The Council consists of members appointed by the President of the College Park Campus and the President of the Baltimore Campus.    (c)    The Council shall:        (1)    Develop guidelines for faculty appointments that are joint between the College Park Campus and the Baltimore Campus;        (2)    Make recommendations to the presidents on joint faculty appointments;        (3)    Make recommendations to the presidents identifying competitor state peers for the University of Maryland;        (4)    Establish a process by which undergraduate and graduate programs are evaluated to determine whether the students, the University of Maryland, and the State would benefit from alignment and collaboration and make recommendations to the presidents;        (5)    Carry out the programs and policies established under the MPower program as directed by the presidents;        (6)    Explore opportunities to create registered apprenticeship programs in nursing and other fields that include integration of high school career and technology education programs and University of Maryland graduate and undergraduate programs; and        (7)    Perform any other duties assigned by the presidents.    (d)    (1)    The Governor shall include in the annual State budget for the Council a General Fund appropriation in the following amounts:            (i)    $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2021;            (ii)    $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2022;            (iii)    $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2023;            (iv)    $8,000,000 in fiscal year 2024; and            (v)    $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter.        (2)    The Governor shall include in the annual State budget for the University of Maryland Baltimore County, to further its mission as a research university and to complement the economic development and research activities of the MPowering Joint Steering Council, a General Fund appropriation in the following amounts:            (i)    $400,000 in fiscal year 2021;            (ii)    $800,000 in fiscal year 2022;            (iii)    $1,200,000 in fiscal year 2023;            (iv)    $1,600,000 in fiscal year 2024; and            (v)    $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 and each year thereafter.        (3)    The money appropriated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection is supplemental to and may not take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Council or the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  12-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 12 - University System of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland|Section 12-306 - University of Maryland Center for Economic and Entrepreneurship Development (Umceed)

    (a)    (1)    There is a University of Maryland Center for Economic and Entrepreneurship Development (UMCEED).        (2)    UMCEED shall be located on the College Park Campus.    (b)    Following all State law, regulations, and processes for program review and approval, UMCEED shall advance the education of students by developing degree and credential programs in the following fields of study:        (1)    Virtual and augmented reality;        (2)    Neurosciences;        (3)    Biomedical devices;        (4)    Data analytics; and        (5)    Cybersecurity.    (c)    (1)    The presidents shall appoint an Executive Director of UMCEED.        (2)    The Executive Director shall:            (i)    Ensure that the provisions of this section are carried out;            (ii)    Develop a plan to appropriately staff UMCEED in order to effectively carry out the duties of UMCEED; and            (iii)    Annually report to the presidents and to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the number of:                1.    New certificate and degree programs created;                2.    University of Maryland graduates who are employed in Maryland–based businesses;                3.    Patents or other intellectual property created within the new certificate or degree programs;                4.    New companies that are developed from the new certificate or degree programs; and                5.    New grant or contract funding that is awarded to faculty of the new certificate or degree programs.    (d)    The Governor shall appropriate at least the following amounts in general funds to UMCEED for the following fiscal years:        (1)    $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;        (2)    $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2019; and        (3)    $6,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Branches, Commissions, and Institutes|Section 13-102 - Statewide Medical Education and Training System

    (a)    (1)    There is a Maryland Statewide Medical Education and Training System in the University of Maryland.        (2)    The System includes the centers for training in comprehensive medical care specifically provided for in the State budget by funds designated and identified for the development of these centers.        (3)    Each center shall be established cooperatively with an existing medical or educational institution in this State.    (b)    (1)    The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and each cooperating institution jointly shall appoint a director and faculty for each center.        (2)    Each center shall appoint an advisory council to provide the highest possible degree of support and advice from the lay and professional communities.    (c)    (1)    In cooperation with the director of the center and the staff of the cooperating institution, the University of Maryland School of Medicine shall plan, implement, and expand a medical education and training program at each center.        (2)    The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine is responsible for the fiscal administration of the program and shall review and approve the budget proposed by each center.    (d)    (1)    The University of Maryland is responsible for:            (i)    Selecting and assigning students to the centers; and            (ii)    Curriculum development and accreditation of the centers.        (2)    The University of Maryland may assign to those centers that it believes have developed appropriate faculty, facilities, and primary care curricula:            (i)    Third and fourth year medical students;            (ii)    Residency trainees; and            (iii)    Students who are in primary care programs of other health professions.    (e)    The University of Maryland School of Medicine shall provide for periodic, systematic evaluation of the Maryland Statewide Medical Education and Training System.    (f)    (1)    This section does not restrict any health care institution from starting or operating any training program jointly with any other person, whether or not the institution participates in this program.        (2)    Any institution that participates with the University of Maryland under this section is free to engage in any other educational training programs.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Branches, Commissions, and Institutes|Section 13-103 - Fire and Rescue Institute

    (a)    There is a Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute in the University of Maryland.    (b)    (1)    The head of the Institute is the Director.        (2)    The Director:            (i)    Shall report directly to the President of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus; and            (ii)    May adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out this section.    (c)    The Institute shall:        (1)    Provide classroom education and training for career and volunteer fire and rescue personnel, both at the Institute and throughout this State;        (2)    Cooperate with other agencies that provide training for fire and rescue personnel;        (3)    Train instructors;        (4)    Prepare or adopt materials for training fire and rescue personnel;        (5)    Develop new fire and rescue training techniques;        (6)    Develop and implement specialized courses in fire fighting, including industrial fire fighting;        (7)    Maintain statistics and records on fire and rescue education, training, and related matters;        (8)    Develop programs to inform the public about the tasks performed by fire and rescue personnel;        (9)    Establish guidelines for instructional material to school systems in the State concerning fire and rescue education;        (10)    Provide disaster training for fire and rescue personnel; and        (11)    Cooperate with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems to provide basic training for rescue personnel and emergency medical technicians.    (d)    The Institute shall have the funds provided in the State budget.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Branches, Commissions, and Institutes|Section 13-104 - Small Business Development Center Network Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Small Business Development Center Network Fund.    (b)    There is a Small Business Development Center Network Fund.    (c)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide matching funds for federal grant funds and to support the operations of the Small Business Development Center Network in the University of Maryland, College Park Campus.    (d)    The Fund is a special, continuous, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.    (e)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (f)    The proceeds of the Fund shall be invested and reinvested.    (g)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.    (h)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    Any money appropriated to the Fund;        (2)    Any federal grant funds; and        (3)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (i)    Money in the Fund may only be expended to support the operations of the Small Business Development Center Network.    (j)    For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill a General Fund appropriation of at least $950,000 to the Fund.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - University of Maryland Regular Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 13-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Day” means, except as otherwise provided, a working day, Monday through Friday, regardless of work schedule, weekend work, or midweek days off.    (c)    (1)    “Grievance” means any cause of complaint arising between a regular full–time or part–time employee and the University on a matter concerning discipline, alleged discrimination, promotion, assignment, or interpretation or application of University rules or departmental procedures over which the University management has control.        (2)    “Grievance” does not include:            (i)    Complaints on the general level of wages, wage patterns, fringe benefits, or other broad areas of financial management and staffing; or            (ii)    Any cause of complaint by any employee who is not represented by an exclusive representative under Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.    (d)    “University”, unless the context requires otherwise, means a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - University of Maryland Regular Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 13-202 - Hours and Compensation

    (a)    If authorized by the Board of Regents or its designee, nurses and graduates of registered nurse education programs assigned to positions in the medical system of the Baltimore City campus may be scheduled to work flexible biweekly schedules with the normal biweekly work period of 80 hours; however, nursing personnel may not be required to work a flexible biweekly schedule.    (b)    If authorized by the Board of Regents or its designee, the campuses of the University System of Maryland may enter into agreements or understandings with employees who are eligible for overtime compensation under federal law that the employees will receive voluntarily compensatory time off in accordance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1985.    (c)    The University’s policy regarding compensatory time off awarded under the provisions of subsection (b) of this section shall be in accordance with regulations regarding compensatory time off adopted by the Department of Budget and Management, where appropriate.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - University of Maryland Regular Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 13-204 - Decisions

    A decision may not be made at any step of the grievance procedure that conflicts with or modifies a policy approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland or with any applicable statute or with any administrative regulation issued under appropriate statutory authority or that otherwise delimits the lawfully delegated authority of University officials unless prior approval has been obtained from the responsible official.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-205.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - University of Maryland Regular Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 13-205.1 - Removal, Suspension, or Demotion of University Employee

    (a)    This section applies only to a regular full–time or part–time employee who is represented by an exclusive representative under Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.    (b)    The University may remove, suspend, or demote a regular full–time or part–time employee who is not on probation only:        (1)    For cause;        (2)    On written charges; and        (3)    In accordance with this subtitle.    (c)    The University may not remove, suspend, or demote a regular full–time or part–time employee for any reason prohibited by § 2–302 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - University of Maryland Regular Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 13-207 - Sovereign Immunity; Satisfaction of Awards

    (a)    The defense of sovereign immunity may not be available to the University, unless otherwise specifically provided by the laws of Maryland, in any administrative, arbitration, or judicial proceeding held pursuant to this section, or the personnel policies, rules, and regulations for regular full–time and part–time employees of the University System of Maryland involving any type of employee grievance or hearing, including, but not limited to charges for removal, disciplinary suspensions, involuntary demotions, or reclassifications.    (b)    The Governor shall provide in the annual State budget adequate funds for the satisfaction of any final monetary or benefit award or judgment that has been rendered in favor of the employee against the University in any administrative, arbitration, or judicial proceeding.    (c)    Awards under this section that have not been satisfied pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, shall be reported to the Comptroller of the Treasury, who shall maintain and report annually to the Governor an accounting of existing awards. Upon appropriation of funds by the legislature, the Comptroller of the Treasury shall satisfy existing awards in order of date of award.    (d)    If the University has sufficient funds available to satisfy any award under this section at the time the award is rendered, the award shall be satisfied as soon as practicable but not more than 20 days after the award becomes final.