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2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Section 10-205 - Goals

(a)    It is the goal of the State that at least 55% of Maryland’s adults age 25 to 64 will hold at least an associate’s degree by the year 2025.
(b)    It is the goal of the State that all degree–seeking students enrolled in a public community college earn an associate’s degree before leaving the community college or transferring to a public senior higher education institution.
(c)    Institutions of higher education should utilize educational resources to provide the greatest possible benefit to the citizens of the State and to foster economic development.
(d)    In each region of the State, institutions of higher education should cooperate to ensure an effective and efficient education system.
(e)    In developing missions and programs, the Maryland Higher Education Commission and each governing board and its constituent institutions shall consider the role, mission, and function of other public senior higher education institutions, particularly those institutions offering unique programs and services in the same geographical region.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Section 10-206 - Duties of Governor and General Assembly

The Governor and General Assembly shall:
(1)    Establish broad policy regarding higher education;
(2)    Delegate implementation of the policy to appropriate boards, commissions, institutions, and officials;
(3)    Provide for the adequate financing of public higher education; and
(4)    Demand accountability and effective management from public institutions of higher education.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Section 10-207 - Duties of Commission

The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall:
(1)    Advise the Governor and General Assembly on statewide higher education policy;
(2)    Conduct statewide planning for higher education;
(3)    Coordinate and arbitrate among different segments of higher education in the State;
(4)    Review, negotiate as necessary, and grant final approval of mission statements for each public institution of higher education and each regional higher education center that requests or receives State funding;
(5)    Assess the adequacy of operating and capital funding for public higher education and establish operating funding guidelines based on comparison with peer institutions and on other relevant criteria;
(6)    Establish and maintain a higher education information system for planning, coordination, and evaluation purposes;
(7)    Coordinate the State’s program of performance accountability reporting for public institutions of higher education; and
(8)    Administer statewide programs of student financial assistance for higher education.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Section 10-208 - Duties of Governing Boards

The governing boards of public senior higher education institutions shall, with respect to institutions under their jurisdiction:
(1)    Set education policy and adopt mission statements;
(2)    Establish goals that are consistent with the roles and missions approved for the institutions;
(3)    Select presidents;
(4)    Establish guidelines for admission standards that are consistent with the roles and missions approved for the institutions;
(5)    Set guidelines for tuition and mandatory fees;
(6)    Evaluate and approve short-range and long-range plans; and
(7)    Evaluate and approve institutional budget submissions.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Section 10-210 - Duties of Community Colleges

(a)    The community colleges of the State shall provide a diverse range of education services, with particular emphasis on community centered programs and programs that afford open access to persons with a variety of educational backgrounds.
(b)    The community colleges of the State shall:
(1)    Provide a core curriculum of general education, including courses in the arts and sciences, that should be available to all students;
(2)    Provide lower level undergraduate courses, in accordance with credit transfer guidelines set by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, for students who aspire to continue their education at a senior institution;
(3)    Provide technical and career education programs;
(4)    Provide training in skills and fields of study of importance to the region’s business community;
(5)    Provide a wide variety of continuing education programs to benefit citizens of the community;
(6)    Provide developmental and remedial education for citizens with needs in these areas; and
(7)    Provide public services to the community’s citizens.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Section 10-211 - Nonpublic Institutions

(a)    The private nonprofit institutions of higher education in the State are an important educational resource and are vital to the provision of postsecondary education in the State.
(b)    The State shall continue to provide financial aid as provided by law to private nonprofit institutions of higher education to foster this important educational resource.
(c)    (1)    In this subsection, “cultural diversity” means the inclusion of those racial and ethnic groups and individuals that are or have been underrepresented in higher education.
(2)    On or before July 1 of each year, each private nonprofit institution of higher education eligible for State aid under § 17–103 of this article shall submit a report on the institution’s programs to promote and enhance cultural diversity on its campus to the Maryland Independent College and University Association.
(3)    (i)    On or before September 1 of each year, the Maryland Independent College and University Association shall submit a report on the status of the programs reported to the Association under paragraph (2) of this subsection to the Commission.
(ii)    The report submitted to the Commission under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall include an analysis of the best practices used by private nonprofit institutions of higher education to promote and enhance cultural diversity on their campuses.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Section 10-212 - Regional Higher Education Centers

(a)    Regional higher education centers in the State are important educational resources and are vital to the delivery of postsecondary education in the State.
(b)    A regional higher education center shall:
(1)    Provide access to affordable higher education programs to citizens in unserved or underserved areas of the State;
(2)    Respond to the needs of businesses and industries in the areas in which they serve; and
(3)    Encourage participation by institutions of higher education for the benefit of students and serve the needs of, and provide programs to, elementary and secondary schools, business and industry, and governmental agencies.
(c)    The governing body of a regional higher education center may submit a request for proposals for the offering of a baccalaureate degree program at the center in accordance with § 16-108 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Section 10-213 - Higher Education/business Partnerships Program

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Business entity” means a person that conducts or operates a trade or business in the State.
(3)    “Partnerships Program” means the Higher Education/Business Partnerships Program established under this section.
(b)    (1)    In order to improve the accessibility of businesses to resources of the public senior higher education institutions of the State, the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, and St. Mary’s College of Maryland, under the direction of the Governor and in consultation with the Department of Commerce, shall develop and implement a Higher Education/Business Partnerships Program.
(2)    The goals of the Partnerships Program shall be to provide opportunities for businesses to better utilize resources that the public senior higher education institutions of the State have to offer and to foster continuing links between the institutions and the business community throughout the State.
(c)    Under the Partnerships Program, the public senior higher education institutions of the State shall enter into agreements with business entities for cooperative arrangements for any one or more of the following activities:
(1)    Employment of a graduate student in an eligible work–study job by a business entity in a business sector that is related to the student’s field of study and is consistent with the strategic economic development goals established for the State with specific eligibility criteria determined by the institution and the Department of Commerce;
(2)    Sponsored research administered by the institution; and
(3)    Sponsorship by the business entity of business–specific training developed or conducted by the faculty of the institution.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education › Section 10-214 - Findings Regarding Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The General Assembly finds that:
(1)    The State of Maryland wishes to provide all of its citizens with equal access to higher education at excellent and affordable public colleges and universities;
(2)    The General Assembly has carefully reviewed the Memorandum Opinions and Orders of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, issued October 7, 2013, and November 8, 2017, in the action, The Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education, et al. v. Maryland Higher Education Commission, et al., 06–CV–02773–CCB;
(3)    The District Court found that the State failed to eliminate a traceable de jure era policy of unnecessary duplication of programs at historically black colleges and universities in the State that has exacerbated the racial identifiability of Maryland’s historically black colleges and universities;
(4)    Maryland’s historically black colleges and universities, which are Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore, should receive additional support to remedy the findings of the District Court;
(5)    The additional support shall be provided in the form of additional funding in the amount of $577,000,000, which shall be provided in amounts as calculated under § 15–126 of this article in each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032, and shall be allocated among the institutions; and
(6)    The provisions of §§ 15–126 and 15–127 of this article shall ensure that Maryland’s historically black colleges and universities shall receive this support.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 1 - Commission Established and Organized › Section 11-102 - Members

(a)    The Commission consists of 12 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)    (1)    One member of the Commission shall be:
(i)    A regularly enrolled student in good standing at a Maryland institution of higher education to which the Commission has issued a certificate of approval under this title or that may operate without a certificate of approval under § 11–202.1 of this title; and
(ii)    A resident of Maryland.
(2)    To the extent possible, the position of student member shall be rotated among all segments of higher education on an equal basis.
(3)    The student member may not be the Chairperson of the Student Advisory Council.
(c)    (1)    In making appointments to the Commission, the Governor shall consider representation from all parts of the State.
(2)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the members of the Commission shall be residents of the State and shall be appointed from the general public.
(d)    (1)    (i)    Except for the student member, each member of the Commission serves for a term of 5 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(ii)    The student member serves for a term of 1 year, beginning July 1 and ending June 30, and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(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.
(e)    Except for the student member, a member may be reappointed but may not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms.
(f)    Each member of the Commission:
(1)    Serves without compensation; and
(2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
(g)    During a term of service on the Commission, a member may not be employed, except for the student member as a part-time student employee, by any agency or institution of postsecondary education or be a member of the governing board of any agency or institution of postsecondary education that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 1 - Commission Established and Organized › Section 11-103 - Officers; Meetings

(a)    Each year from among the members of the Commission:
(1)    The Governor shall designate a chairperson; and
(2)    The Commission shall elect other officers as it requires.
(b)    (1)    The Commission shall meet regularly at such times and places as it determines.
(2)    A majority of the members then serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(3)    No formal action may be taken by the Commission without the approval of a majority of the members of the Commission then serving on the Commission.
(4)    The Commission shall make all necessary and proper rules for the transaction of business, and shall keep an accurate and complete record of all meetings.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 1 - Commission Established and Organized › Section 11-104 - Secretary of Higher Education; Employees of Commission

(a)    (1)    In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Secretary of Higher Education.
(2)    (i)    The Commission shall submit to the Governor the names of 3 nominees for the position of Secretary from which the Governor shall make the appointment.
(ii)    The Governor may reject the list and request the Commission to submit the names of additional nominees.
(b)    (1)    The Secretary shall:
(i)    Select, organize, and direct the staff of the Commission;
(ii)    Perform the duties the Commission assigns;
(iii)    See that the policies and decisions of the Commission are carried out;
(iv)    Serve at the pleasure of the Commission; and
(v)    Be a member of the Governor’s Executive Council.
(2)    (i)    After consideration of the recommendations of the Commission, the Governor shall include in the annual budget request the salary for the Secretary.
(ii)    The Secretary is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
(c)    The Secretary may hire the additional staff provided in the State budget.
(d)    (1)    Each employee of the Commission shall join the Teachers’ Pension System of the State of Maryland or the Employees’ Pension System of the State of Maryland.
(2)    Any employee of the Commission who is determined by the Secretary to hold a professional position may join the optional retirement program under Title 30 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 1 - Commission Established and Organized › Section 11-106 - Advisory Councils and Committees

(a)    (1)    The Commission shall establish:
(i)    A Faculty Advisory Council;
(ii)    A Student Advisory Council;
(iii)    A Segmental Advisory Council;
(iv)    A Financial Assistance Advisory Council;
(v)    A Maryland Digital Library Advisory Council; and
(vi)    A Private Career School Advisory Council.
(2)    These Councils shall meet periodically for the purpose of reviewing such matters as are referred by the Commission or the Secretary for their consideration and advice.
(3)    The Councils may make reports and recommendations to the Commission.
(b)    (1)    The Commission may appoint continuing advisory committees that represent various groups in the higher education community.
(2)    Advisory committees may make recommendations to the Commission on matters of statewide importance that affect their constituencies.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 1 - Commission Established and Organized › Section 11-107 - Judicial Remedy for Certain Violations

(a)    The Commission may authorize the Secretary, acting through the Attorney General, to seek an injunction or other judicial remedy for any violation of this title or of the rules and regulations adopted under this title.
(b)    (1)    If an institution of postsecondary education is required to have a certificate of approval from the Commission and is operating without a certificate of approval, the Secretary may:
(i)    Issue an order to cease and desist;
(ii)    Issue a notice of violation and impose a penalty of up to $5,000; and
(iii)    Acting through the Attorney General, seek an injunction or other judicial remedy.
(2)    In imposing a penalty under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider:
(i)    The seriousness of the violation;
(ii)    The harm caused by the violation;
(iii)    The good faith of the institution and any corrective actions taken;
(iv)    Any history of previous violations; and
(v)    Other pertinent circumstances.
(c)    For any institution of postsecondary education required to have Commission approval before offering a program, if the institution offers an unapproved program, the Secretary may require the institution to refund all tuition and fees paid by students who enrolled in the program, and may revoke the certificate of approval of any institution that fails to make a required refund within the time specified by the Secretary.
(d)    If an institution of postsecondary education does not file all essential records of the academic achievement of a former student with the Commission in accordance with § 11–401 of this title, the Secretary may:
(1)    Require the institution to refund all tuition and fees paid by the former student whose records were not filed in accordance with § 11–401 of this title; or
(2)    Seek an injunction in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.
(e)    The remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 2 - Certificates of Approval for Institutions of Postsecondary Education › Section 11-202.3 - Monitoring of Databases and Other Sources by Commission

At least twice a year, the Commission shall peruse federal databases and other information sources to determine whether there are Maryland students who are enrolled in a fully online distance education program offered by an institution of higher education that is required to register with the Commission under § 11–202.2 of this subtitle, but that has failed to register with the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 2 - Certificates of Approval for Institutions of Postsecondary Education › Section 11-205 - Revocation or Suspension of Private Career School Certificates

(a)    The Commission may summarily order the revocation or suspension of a certificate of approval of a private career school if:
(1)    The school’s owner or director, or any person in whose name the approval is issued, is convicted of a crime of moral turpitude or a crime relating to the operation of the school if:
(i)    The conviction is final; and
(ii)    The period for appeal has expired;
(2)    An agency that exercises concurrent authority over the private career school has revoked any approval to operate required by law; or
(3)    Without prior approval of the Commission, the certificate of approval of a school is sold, pledged, or transferred, or there is a change of ownership of a school.
(b)    The Commission may summarily order a revocation or suspension of a certificate of approval of a private career school under subsection (a) of this section only if it gives the school:
(1)    Prior oral or written notice of the proposed revocation or suspension and a brief, informal opportunity for response;
(2)    Prior or prompt subsequent written notice of the revocation or suspension and the findings on which the revocation or suspension is based; and
(3)    After the revocation or suspension is effective, an opportunity to be heard promptly before the Commission.
(c)    (1)    In any hearing held on the grounds for revocation under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may limit the issues to be determined to whether:
(i)    The alleged conviction in fact occurred;
(ii)    The alleged revocation under subsection (a)(2) of this section in fact occurred; or
(iii)    The alleged sale, pledge, or transfer, or change of ownership of the private career school in fact occurred.
(2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, in any hearing held on the grounds for revocation under subsection (a) of this section, a private career school may present matters in mitigation of the offense alleged by the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 2 - Certificates of Approval for Institutions of Postsecondary Education › Section 11-206.2 - Graduate Professional Certificate Program

(a)    In this section, “Graduate Professional Certificate Program” means a program that:
(1)    Offers and awards a graduate certificate for successful completion of the number of courses required by the appropriate national professional association or state licensure or certification board for business and health professions and occupations; and
(2)    Satisfies the requirements beyond the baccalaureate level for licensure or certification in a profession or occupation.
(b)    An institution of higher education may establish a Graduate Professional Certificate Program if the institution offers a degree program directly related to the area of licensure or certification.
(c)    (1)    The president of an institution of higher education shall notify the governing board of the institution and the Commission of the institution’s intent to offer a Graduate Professional Certificate Program.
(2)    The Program shall be approved by the Commission and implemented consistent with the provisions of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 2 - Certificates of Approval for Institutions of Postsecondary Education › Section 11-206.3 - Program of Institution of Higher Education for Certification or Licensure in School Leadership -- Graduate Level Courses in School Administration

(a)    (1)    An institution of higher education may request to establish a program that leads to certification or licensure in school leadership, including to be an assistant principal, licensed principal, or distinguished principal.
(2)    The institution of higher education making a request under this subsection shall present evidence to the Commission that the program will evaluate candidates based on their potential to be effective school leaders, including by reviewing evidence that the candidate:
(i)    Has a record of successful teaching; and
(ii)    Has performed well in teacher leadership roles.
(b)    (1)    An institution of higher education may request to establish a program that offers graduate level courses in school administration for continuing certification.
(2)    The institution of higher education making the request under this subsection shall present evidence to the Commission that the program’s curriculum will enable graduates to:
(i)    Successfully organize and manage schools and school systems;
(ii)    Manage highly skilled professionals working in a modern professional work environment; and
(iii)    Effectively conduct peer observation and evaluation of other school personnel.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 2 - Certificates of Approval for Institutions of Postsecondary Education › Section 11-206.4 - Program Evaluation Unit Established -- Staff Members

(a)    The Commission shall establish a program evaluation unit to evaluate new programs and substantial modifications.
(b)    (1)    The unit established in this section shall have at least 10 staff members who are employees of the Commission.
(2)    The staff members assigned to this unit shall be in addition to the current workforce of the Commission.
(c)    The unit established in this section shall assist the Commission in reviewing and evaluating proposals for new programs and substantial modifications of existing programs in accordance with §§ 11–206 and 11–206.1 of this subtitle.
(d)    Beginning in fiscal year 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation in an amount sufficient to employ the 10 staff members required under this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 2 - Certificates of Approval for Institutions of Postsecondary Education › Section 11-207 - Transfer of Students; Cooperative Programs; Articulation Agreements; Recommendation of Procedures and Guidelines

(a)    The Commission shall:
(1)    Establish procedures for transfer of students between the public segments of postsecondary education;
(2)    Recommend cooperative programs among segments of postsecondary education to assure appropriate flexibility in the higher education system; and
(3)    In conjunction with the governing boards, establish standards for articulation agreements.
(b)    The procedures established under subsection (a) of this section shall require:
(1)    A receiving institution that denies the transfer of a credit or course to an enrolled student to notify the transfer coordinator or institutional designee of the sending institution and the enrolled student about the denial within a time period that the Commission determines to be the latest possible time for the notification and specify the rationale for the denial;
(2)    The transfer coordinator or institutional designee of the sending institution, after receiving notice of a denial of the transfer of a credit or course, in conjunction with the receiving institution’s designee, to conduct a review within a time period the Commission determines to be appropriate; and
(3)    Each public institution of higher education to submit an annual report to the Commission listing any denials of the transfer of a credit or course and the reasons for the denials.
(c)    The Commission, in collaboration with the public institutions of higher education, shall develop and implement a statewide transfer agreement whereby at least 60 credits of general education, elective, and major courses that a student earns at any community college in the State toward an associate of arts or associate of science degree shall be transferable to any public senior higher education institution in the State for credit toward a bachelor’s degree by July 1, 2016.
(d)    The Commission, in collaboration with the public institutions of higher education, shall develop and implement a statewide reverse transfer agreement whereby at least 30 credits that a student earns at any public senior higher education institution in the State toward a bachelor’s degree are transferable to any community college in the State for credit toward an associate’s degree by July 1, 2016.
(e)    The Commission and each public institution of higher education shall develop and implement incentives for students to obtain an associate’s degree before enrolling in a public senior institution of higher education.
(f)    The Commission may recommend procedures and guidelines for consideration by the governing boards of institutions of postsecondary education on:
(1)    Improvement and coordination of student financial assistance programs; and
(2)    Other subjects of general interest and concern to the higher education community in the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 2 - Certificates of Approval for Institutions of Postsecondary Education › Section 11-208 - National Accreditation

(a)    In this section, “national accreditation” means teacher education accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department and the Commission.
(b)    (1)    An institution of higher education in this State may not offer a program of undergraduate or graduate studies that would certify a recipient to teach unless the institution has received:
(i)    Approval to operate by the Commission or under operation of law; and
(ii)    1.    National accreditation; or
2.    Approval by the Department.
(2)    An institution of higher education shall determine whether to seek national accreditation or approval by the Department as described under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c)    When determining whether an accrediting agency is recognized, the Department and the Commission shall consider whether the national accrediting agency uses national professional standards that are comparable to the standards that are used by the Department when approving a teacher preparation program.
(d)    The Department and the Commission shall jointly agree on the standards used by the Department to determine approval under subsection (b)(1)(ii) of this section.
(e)    The national accreditation process for an institution of higher education subject to this section shall be conducted in accordance with the protocol established by a national accrediting agency and the Department.
(f)    (1)    In conjunction with accrediting agencies, the Department shall develop and administer a program of technical support, available on request, to assist institutions of higher education in the State that seek national accreditation or approval by the Department under subsection (b) of this section.
(2)    In addition to the technical support provided to an institution of higher education under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall pay:
(i)    Any fee that a national accrediting agency charges an institution of higher education in connection with the accreditation process;
(ii)    Any training fee that a national accrediting agency charges a State representative who serves with a review team of an accrediting agency in conjunction with an accreditation visit to an institution of higher education in the State; and
(iii)    One–half of the expenses incurred by an institution of higher education in connection with the accreditation visit of a review team of a national accrediting agency.
(g)    The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section.
(h)    The Governor shall provide sufficient funds in the Department’s annual budget for the additional costs incurred by the Department under this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 2 - Certificates of Approval for Institutions of Postsecondary Education › Section 11-210 - Revenue Sources of For-Profit Institutions -- Limitations on Enrollment

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Annual revenue” means the revenue generated during an institution of postsecondary education’s fiscal year that can be included in its calculation related to compliance with 20 U.S.C. § 1094(a)(24).
(3)    (i)    “Federal funds” means any federal financial assistance provided to an institution of postsecondary education through a grant, a contract, a subsidy, a loan, a guarantee, an insurance policy, or any other means.
(ii)    “Federal funds” includes federal financial assistance that is disbursed to a for–profit institution of higher education or a private career school under any federal law on behalf of a student to be used to attend the institution or school.
(iii)    “Federal funds” does not include any monthly housing stipend provided under the federal Post–9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
(b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, this section applies to:
(1)    A for–profit institution of higher education approved to operate in the State;
(2)    A for–profit institution of higher education that enrolls Maryland residents in a fully online distance education program in the State; and
(3)    A private career school approved to operate in the State that has not been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be an organization to which contributions are tax deductible in accordance with § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(c)    An institution or a school described in subsection (b) of this section shall:
(1)    Be approved by the Commission to receive education assistance under the federal Post–9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008; and
(2)    Have received funds to pay for students’ tuition, fees, or other institutional charges through Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965 during the prior academic year for which the tuition, fees, and other institutional charges collected per full–time equivalent student enrolled would not be covered in full by the amount of the maximum level of federal Pell Grant funds.
(d)    At least 10% of the institution’s or school’s annual revenue shall be from a source other than federal funds.
(e)    An institution or a school described under subsection (b) of this section may not enroll new Maryland residents in a program if, beginning in fiscal year 2023:
(1)    In 2 out of 3 of the immediately preceding fiscal years the institution or school fails to satisfy the provisions of subsection (d) of this section; or
(2)    For 2 consecutive years the institution or school fails to satisfy the provisions of subsection (d) of this section.
(f)    On or before December 1, 2020, the Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 3 - Mission Statements and Accountability › Section 11-302 - Mission Statements -- in General

(a)    (1)    The president of each public institution of higher education is responsible for developing a mission statement.
(2)    The president shall submit the mission statement to the institution’s governing board.
(3)    Upon the direction of the governing board, the president shall update the mission statement every 4 years in the year immediately following the quadrennial review of the State Plan for Higher Education as set forth in § 11-105 of this title.
(b)    (1)    The governing board:
(i)    Shall review the mission statement and may require the president to prepare a revised mission statement;
(ii)    May adopt the mission statement as submitted or with amendments; and
(iii)    Shall submit the statement to the Commission.
(2)    (i)    In the case of constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland, the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland shall review the statement prior to its consideration by the Board of Regents and make recommendations.
(ii)    Before adopting the mission statements, the Board of Regents shall review the statements individually and on a systemwide basis to assure that:
1.    They are consistent with the Charter and the systemwide plan; and
2.    They will promote the efficient and effective use of the institution’s and System’s resources.
(iii)    The Board shall consolidate the statements into an adopted systemwide statement.
(c)    (1)    Each regional higher education center shall:
(i)    Develop a mission statement;
(ii)    Submit the mission statement to the governing body of the center; and
(iii)    Upon direction of the governing body, update the mission statement every 4 years in the year immediately following the quadrennial review of the State Plan for Higher Education as set forth in § 11-105 of this title.
(2)    The governing body of each regional higher education center:
(i)    Shall review the mission statement and may require the preparation of a revised mission statement;
(ii)    May adopt the mission statement as submitted or with amendment; and
(iii)    Shall submit the statement to the Commission.
(d)    (1)    The Commission shall review the mission statement to determine whether the mission statement is consistent with the State Plan for Higher Education.
(2)    The mission statement shall be deemed approved within 30 days of receipt unless the Commission finds the statement is not consistent with the State Plan for Higher Education.
(3)    (i)    If the Commission finds that the statement is not consistent with the State Plan for Higher Education, the Commission shall return the statement together with its objections that include the specific areas of inconsistency with the State Plan for Higher Education to the governing board.
(ii)    The governing board and the institution president shall negotiate with the Commission and amend the statement or prepare a new statement.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 3 - Mission Statements and Accountability › Section 11-303 - Mission Statements -- Format

(a)    The Commission, with the assistance of the presidents of the institutions required to develop mission statements under this subtitle, shall establish and periodically update the format of mission statements of the institutions of higher education to include specific short- and long-range goals and measurable objectives to be achieved through the implementation of the institution’s performance accountability plan as required under § 11-304 of this subtitle.
(b)    The mission statements developed by the presidents of the constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland shall include information necessary to meet the requirements of the program development and review process established under § 11-206.1 of this title.
(c)    The Commission, with the assistance of the regional higher education centers required to develop mission statements under this subtitle, shall establish and periodically update the format of mission statements to include specific short- and long-range goals and measurable objectives consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 3 - Mission Statements and Accountability › Section 11-304 - Performance Accountability Plan -- in General

(a)    (1)    The president of each public institution shall prepare a performance accountability plan.
(2)    The president shall submit the plan to the institution’s governing board.
(3)    The president shall update the accountability plan as appropriate and upon the direction of the governing board.
(b)    (1)    The governing board:
(i)    Shall review the accountability plan;
(ii)    May amend and shall adopt or disapprove the plan; and
(iii)    Shall submit the plan to the Commission.
(2)    In the case of the constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland, the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland shall review the plan prior to its consideration by the Board of Regents and make recommendations.
(c)    (1)    The governing board shall submit the performance accountability plan of the institution to the Commission for review and comment.
(2)    The Commission may disapprove the accountability plan and require the governing board to reconsider the plan if the Commission finds:
(i)    The plan does not conform to the format or guideline established by the Commission;
(ii)    The measurement techniques embodied in the plan are invalid or unreliable; or
(iii)    The plan is not reasonably related to the institution’s mission statement.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 3 - Mission Statements and Accountability › Section 11-305 - Performance Accountability Plan -- Basis and Content

Performance accountability plans developed under this subtitle shall:
(1)    Be based on the institutional mission statement and shall include a statement of the outcomes which each institution expects to achieve;
(2)    Include multiyear studies which shall include quantifiable indices of student academic performance and development including graduation and retention rates and the results of academic program reviews;
(3)    Identify institutional performance objectives appropriate to the mission of the institution in addition to those related to student learning and include reports based on regional and professional accreditation and certification;
(4)    In the case of public senior higher education institutions, designate a set of peer institutions to which the institution’s performance will be compared; and
(5)    Make provision for improvements, as needed, as a result of the performance accountability report.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 3 - Mission Statements and Accountability › Section 11-306 - Performance Accountability Plan -- Annual Reports; Presidents' Accountability

(a)    Every year the president of each public institution of higher education shall submit to its governing board a written report on the attainment by the institution of the objectives in the performance accountability plan of the institution.
(b)    The governing board shall:
(1)    Submit the report to the Commission; and
(2)    Hold each president accountable for meeting the objectives in the performance accountability plan.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 3 - Mission Statements and Accountability › Section 11-307 - Compilation and Review of Reports; Presentation to General Assembly

The Commission shall:
(1)    Compile and review the reports of the institutions and system; and
(2)    Present the reports, together with the comments and recommendations of the Commission, to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly of Maryland.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 3 - Mission Statements and Accountability › Section 11-308 - Regulations

The Commission may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, including regulations that establish:
(1)    Deadlines for submission of mission statements, performance accountability plans, and annual reports; and
(2)    Formats and guidelines for the preparation of plans and reports.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 4 - Other Powers and Duties › Section 11-402.1 - No Incentive Payments for Student Recruitment or Admission

(a)    This section does not apply to the recruitment of a foreign student who is:
(1)    Residing in a foreign country; and
(2)    Not eligible to receive federal student assistance.
(b)    An institution of higher education may not pay a commission, a bonus, or any other incentive payment based on success in securing enrollments or the award of financial aid to a person or entity engaged in student recruitment or admission activity.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 4 - Other Powers and Duties › Section 11-403 - List of Institutions Offering Tuition Waivers to Members of National Guard

(a)    The Commission shall maintain a list of State higher education institutions, including community colleges, offering tuition waivers to members of the Maryland National Guard.
(b)    The list required under this section shall:
(1)    Include the tuition waiver policy of each institution and a contact name and telephone number;
(2)    Be updated at least annually; and
(3)    Be shared with the military department for distribution to members of the Maryland National Guard.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission › Subtitle 4 - Other Powers and Duties › Section 11-404 - Letter of Acknowledgment Regarding Transfer of Credits

(a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an institution of higher education approved by the Commission to operate in the State that does not possess regional accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education or another regional accrediting body approved by the Commission shall require its students to sign a letter of acknowledgment that the transfer of credits may be difficult if the student intends to transfer the credits to a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the State.
(2)    An institution of higher education in the State that does not possess regional accreditation from a regional accrediting body referenced in paragraph (1) of this subsection is exempt from the requirements of this section if the institution of higher education has written articulation agreements with three or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education in the State.
(b)    The institution shall keep on file the letter of acknowledgment required under subsection (a) of this section while the student attends the institution and for 2 years or more after the student completes the course.
(c)    The Commission shall:
(1)    Create a template for the letter of acknowledgment required under subsection (a) of this section; and
(2)    Post the template on the Commission’s website.