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MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 2 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Separation Procedures|Section 14-208 - Demotions

    (a)    If a classified employee is transferred involuntarily to a different class that has a lower maximum rate of pay, the transfer is a demotion.    (b)    (1)    A transfer that is a demotion under this section may be made only for cause, on written charges submitted to the President.        (2)    The classified employee may appeal the proposed demotion to the President within the time and in the manner required by policies adopted by the Board of Regents.        (3)    If the classified employee fails to appeal within the time and in the manner required, the demotion is final.    (c)    (1)    If the classified employee appeals the demotion, the President shall hold a hearing to determine whether there is cause for the demotion.        (2)    The hearing shall be held within 90 days after the written charges for the demotion are submitted to the President.    (d)    (1)    The President shall make findings and issue a proposed written decision on an appeal for approval by the Secretary of Budget and Management within 45 days after the later of:            (i)    The conclusion of the hearing; and            (ii)    The day when all briefs or memoranda have been submitted.        (2)    The Secretary of Budget and Management shall provide a copy of the findings and decision to each party.        (3)    The decision of the Secretary of Budget and Management is final.    (e)    The University authority immediately shall enforce a final decision issued under this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 2 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Separation Procedures|Section 14-209 - Abolishment of Sovereign Immunity; Awards

    (a)    Except as otherwise specifically provided by State law, the University, its officers, and its units may not raise the defense of sovereign immunity in any administrative, arbitration, or judicial proceeding involving an employee grievance or hearing that is held under:        (1)    This subtitle or a procedure adopted under it;        (2)    Subtitle 3 of this title; or        (3)    A personnel policy or procedure that governs classified employees of the University.    (b)    (1)    In this subsection, “award” means a final monetary or benefit award or judgment in an administrative, arbitration, or judicial proceeding involving an employee grievance or hearing that is held under:            (i)    This subtitle or a procedure adopted under it;            (ii)    Subtitle 3 of this title; or            (iii)    A personnel policy or procedure that governs classified employees of the University.        (2)    If this State has sufficient money available at the time, an award made against the University or an officer or unit of the University shall be paid as soon as practicable within 20 days after the award is final.        (3)    (i)    If sufficient money is not available at the time to satisfy an award made against the University or an officer or unit of the University, the affected unit or officer shall report the outstanding award to the State Comptroller.            (ii)    The Comptroller shall:                1.    Keep an accounting of all outstanding awards; and                2.    Report that accounting annually to the Governor.            (iii)    The Governor shall include in the State budget sufficient money to pay all awards made against the University or an officer or unit of the University.            (iv)    On appropriation of money by the General Assembly, the Comptroller shall authorize payment of all outstanding awards in the order of the date on which each award was made.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 14-301 - "Grievance" Defined; Applicability; Employee Rights

    (a)    For purposes of this subtitle, “grievance” means a dispute between an employee and the employee’s employer about the interpretation of and application to the employee of:        (1)    A personnel policy or procedure adopted by the University; or        (2)    Any other policy or procedure over which the University management has control.    (b)    This subtitle does not apply to:        (1)    A student employee;        (2)    An employee, including a member of a faculty, who is subject to a contract or regulations governing teacher tenure; or        (3)    A member of the faculty, an executive staff member, or a professional administrative staff member of the University.    (c)    Unless a different procedure is provided for by law, an employee with a grievance may present that grievance in accordance with this subtitle, free from coercion, discrimination, interference, reprisal, or restraint.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 14-302 - Steps in Grievance Proceedings; Appeal

    (a)    The Secretary of Budget and Management shall provide forms for initiating and processing grievances.    (b)    The three steps in the grievance proceeding are:        (1)    The initiation of a grievance proceeding;        (2)    An appeal to the President; and        (3)    An appeal to the Secretary of Budget and Management.    (c)    The parties may agree to bypass any step of the grievance proceeding.    (d)    Each party to a grievance shall make every effort to resolve the grievance at the lowest level possible.    (e)    If a grievant fails to appeal a decision in accordance with this title to the next step in the grievance proceeding, the grievant is considered to have accepted the decision.    (f)    If a grievance is not decided at any step in the grievance proceeding, the grievance is considered as denied and the grievant may appeal to the next step.    (g)    (1)    A grievant may be represented at any time by any person that the grievant chooses.        (2)    The President, a program director, or a vice president may be represented at any time by an individual designated for that purpose.        (3)    The President and each program director and vice president shall submit to the Secretary of Budget and Management a list of individuals designated to represent the President, program director, or vice president at each stage of the grievance proceeding.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 14-303 - Pre-Initiation Discussions; Time Period to Initiate Proceeding

    (a)    Before initiating a grievance proceeding, a classified employee shall present the matter orally to the employee’s supervisor for informal discussion.    (b)    A grievance proceeding must be initiated by a classified employee within 30 days after:        (1)    The occurrence of the alleged act that is the basis for the grievance; or        (2)    The employee first knew or reasonably should have known of the alleged act that is the basis for the grievance.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 14-304 - Initiation of Grievance Proceeding

    (a)    Within the time specified in § 14-303 of this subtitle, the grievant may initiate a grievance proceeding by filing a written grievance with the vice president or program director.    (b)    Within 10 days after the grievance is received, the vice president or program director shall hold a conference with the grievant.    (c)    The vice president or program director shall issue a written decision to the grievant within 15 days after the conference.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 14-305 - Appeal to President or President's Designee

    (a)    Within 10 days after receiving a decision under § 14-304 of this subtitle, a grievant or a grievant’s representative may appeal in writing to the President or the President’s designee.    (b)    Within 10 days after the appeal is received, the President or the President’s designee shall hold a conference with the grievant.    (c)    The President or the President’s designee shall issue a written decision to the grievant within 15 days after the conference.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 14-306 - Appeal to Secretary of Budget and Management

    (a)    (1)    Within 15 days after receiving a decision under § 14-305 of this subtitle, a grievant or a grievant’s representative may appeal in writing to the Secretary of Budget and Management.        (2)    The appeal shall designate whether the grievant elects the appeal to be heard by the Secretary of Budget and Management or submitted to arbitration.    (b)    In a reclassification grievance proceeding, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall order an audit of the position if it has not been audited within the last year.    (c)    (1)    If the grievant elects to have a hearing, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall conduct the hearing.        (2)    The Secretary of Budget and Management shall issue a decision in writing within 45 days after the later of:            (i)    The conclusion of the hearing; or            (ii)    The day when all briefs or memoranda have been submitted.    (d)    (1)    If the grievant elects arbitration, the parties shall mutually select an arbitrator.        (2)    If the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator, an arbitrator shall be selected through the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its procedures.        (3)    The arbitrator shall assess all fees that result from the arbitration equally between the parties.        (4)    The arbitrator shall issue an advisory decision to the Secretary of Budget and Management, and additional appeals or hearings may not be considered or held.        (5)    Within 15 days after the decision of the arbitrator is received, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall issue a decision in writing.        (6)    (i)    A decision of the Secretary of Budget and Management is final and binding on all parties.            (ii)    If an initial determination is rescinded by the Secretary of Budget and Management, further action may not be taken against the grievant with respect to any charge that was considered at the hearing.    (e)    The Secretary of Budget and Management may order the University to grant back pay to a classified employee in any grievance proceeding.    (f)    In a reclassification grievance proceeding in which the Secretary of Budget and Management determines that the grievant is working outside of classification or in a position that is improperly classified, the Secretary of Budget and Management, in the Secretary’s discretion, may order back pay for a period not exceeding 1 year before the grievance proceeding was initiated.    (g)    The University shall carry out a back pay order issued under this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 14-307 - Records; Consolidation; Waiver of Time Limitations; Costs

    (a)    (1)    On conclusion of each step of a grievance proceeding, a copy of the grievance and its disposition shall be given to the grievant or grievant’s representative or both.        (2)    Similar grievances may be consolidated and processed in a single proceeding.        (3)    The parties may agree to waive any time limitation specified in this title.    (b)    (1)    On the informal presentation of a grievance or the initiation of a grievance proceeding, an employee designated as a grievant’s representative may not lose pay for investigating, processing, or testifying at any stage of the grievance proceeding.        (2)    An employee shall be granted release time from the employee’s normal work schedule to attend a grievance conference or hearing as a witness.    (c)    Expenses incurred in connection with attendance by an employee at grievance conferences or hearings, whether as a grievant, as a grievant’s representative, or as a witness, shall be borne by that employee’s unit.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 3 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Grievance Procedures|Section 14-308 - Decisions Not to Conflict With Board of Regents Policies

    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 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. §  14-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 4 - St. Mary's College of Maryland|Section 14-401 - Established

    There is a St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public honors college, located in St. Mary’s County.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 4 - St. Mary's College of Maryland|Section 14-402 - Board of Trustees -- Established; Members; Quorum

    (a)    The government of St. Mary’s College of Maryland is vested in the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.    (b)    (1)    The Board of Trustees consists of 26 members.        (2)    Of the 26 members:            (i)    23 members shall be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Board of Trustees, with the advice and consent of the Senate;            (ii)    1 member shall be the Chairman of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission, or the Chairman’s designee;            (iii)    1 member shall be the President of the St. Mary’s Alumni Association; and            (iv)    1 member shall be a student in good academic standing at the College.    (c)    (1)    Except for the Chairman of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission, the President of the St. Mary’s College Alumni Association, and the student member, each member serves for a term of 6 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. These terms are staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on July 1, 1978.        (2)    The Chairman of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission serves on the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland for as long as that individual serves as Chairman of the Commission.        (3)    The President of the St. Mary’s College Alumni Association serves on the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland for as long as that individual serves as President of the Association.        (4)    The student member serves for a term of 1 year and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    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.        (6)    (i)    A majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.            (ii)    No formal action may be taken by the Board without the approval of a majority of the voting members of the Board.    (d)    Each member of the Board:        (1)    Serves without compensation; and        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 4 - St. Mary's College of Maryland|Section 14-403 - Board of Trustees -- Officers; Meetings

    (a)    Each year the Board shall elect from among its members:        (1)    A chairman; and        (2)    Any other officer it requires.    (b)    The Board shall determine the time and place of its meetings and may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 4 - St. Mary's College of Maryland|Section 14-406 - Waiver of Tuition for Senior Citizens

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Institution” means St. Mary’s College of Maryland.        (3)    “Senior citizen” means any resident of this State who is:            (i)    60 years of age or older;            (ii)    Retired and whose chief income is derived from retirement benefits; and            (iii)    Not employed full time.        (4)    “Tuition” means the basic instructional charge and does not pertain to self–supporting programs or include fees, such as those for registration, application, or laboratory work.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an institution shall admit a senior citizen to any scheduled course and waive the tuition involved:        (1)    Only when regularly scheduled course space is available;        (2)    For any credit or noncredit course; and        (3)    For as many as 3 courses per term.    (c)    An institution may not:        (1)    Allow a senior citizen to enroll in a degree granting program, unless the senior citizen meets the admission standards of the institution; or        (2)    Permit the full–time equivalent enrollment of senior citizens for whom tuition has been waived to exceed 2 percent of its undergraduate full–time equivalent enrollment.    (d)    At the termination of each semester, the institution shall furnish to its governing board a statement of the number of senior citizens participating under the provisions of this section.    (e)    This section does not prohibit an institution from offering senior citizens educational opportunities free of charge beyond these minimum requirements.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 4 - St. Mary's College of Maryland|Section 14-407 - Reports; Records; Audits

    (a)    Each year, as required by the Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland shall report to the Maryland Higher Education Commission on all assessment and accountability guidelines set by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, St. Mary’s College of Maryland shall:        (1)    Keep records that are consistent with sound business practices and accounting records using generally accepted accounting principles;        (2)    Cause an audit by an independent certified public accountant to be made of the accounts and transactions of the College at the conclusion of each fiscal year; and        (3)    Be subject to audit and examination at any reasonable time of the accounts, investments, and transactions of the College by the Office of Legislative Audits of the Department of Legislative Services.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 4 - St. Mary's College of Maryland|Section 14-408 - Personnel System

    (a)    (1)    (i)    On the recommendation of the President, and in accordance with the requirements of Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland shall establish a personnel system.            (ii)    The personnel system established under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall include provisions for consideration of hiring a contractual employee to fill a vacant position in the same or similar classification in which the contractual employee is employed.        (2)    To carry out the requirements of this section, the Board:            (i)    May establish and abolish positions;            (ii)    May determine employee qualifications;            (iii)    May establish terms of employment, including compensation, benefits, holiday schedules, and leave policies;            (iv)    May determine any other matters concerning employees; and            (v)    Shall designate one or more representatives to participate as a party in collective bargaining on behalf of the College in accordance with Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.    (b)    The personnel system shall provide fair and equitable procedures for:        (1)    The redress of employee grievances; and        (2)    The hiring, promotion, and termination of employees in accordance with law.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an employee of the College qualifies for and shall participate in the Employees’ Pension System of the State of Maryland or the Teachers’ Pension System of the State of Maryland.        (2)    An employee in a position determined by the Board to be a professional or faculty position may join the optional retirement program under Title 30 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  14-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland|Subtitle 4 - St. Mary's College of Maryland|Section 14-409 - Nonvisual Access Clause for Procurement of Computer-Based Instructional Technology

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Computer-based instructional technology” has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.        (3)    “Technology” has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.    (b)    By January 1, 2007, the Board of Trustees shall develop a nonvisual access clause for use in the procurement of computer-based instructional technology.    (c)    The nonvisual access clause developed under subsection (b) of this section shall be consistent with the standards developed by the Department of Budget and Management in accordance with the provisions of § 3-412 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.