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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.02 - Scope and Applicability

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A. The requirements in this chapter apply to all in-State institutions that require or seek a certificate of approval to operate, or continue to operate, and grant formal awards within the State. Those private in-State institutions that are exempt under charters granted by the General Assembly, as provided in Education Article, §
									11-202(c), Annotated Code of Maryland, are covered under §D of this regulation and Regulations .05, .10, .11, and .12 of this chapter.
B. The requirements in this chapter also apply to existing in-State institutions that are seeking approval to offer a new degree level in Maryland.
C. The approval granted to an in-State institution to operate and award degrees applies only to the formal awards, instructional programs, and locations designated in the certificate of approval and is not applicable to off-campus programs that are separately authorized by the Commission.
D. Programs to be reviewed under this authority include:
(1) New certificates or degree levels;
(2) Off-campus program offerings; and
(3) Program suspensions or discontinuances.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.03 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) Academic Credit.
(a) "Academic credit" means the certification of a student's successful completion of a unit of a course of study leading to a formal award granted by an in-State institution approved to offer a collegiate degree, such as an associate or higher degree.
(b) "Academic credit" does not include credit that may be awarded for remedial education.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.04 - Institutional Titles

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A. A person, firm, association, corporation, or other entity may not use the name "college", "university", "regional higher education center", or word of similar import, in such manner as to connote the offering of a postsecondary educational course or program, unless that person, firm, association, or corporation has first met the criteria established by, and obtained a certificate of approval from, the Commission in the manner provided by law.
B. Change of Institutional Designation.
(1) An in-State institution may not change its institutional designation without the approval of the Commission.
(2) An institution shall pay a fee of $250 with an application to the Commission to change its institutional designation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.05 - Need Criteria

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A. Before the Commission may evaluate the readiness of an institution to operate or award new degrees in the State, including the offering of an instructional program or a degree level not previously subject to approval or recommendation or not authorized by an institution's charter, the institution shall present evidence demonstrating the educational need to establish operations, offer programs, and award the degrees in question in the State.
B. The evidence to be considered shall include:
(1) Degree to be awarded;
(2) Area of specialization;
(3) Purpose or objective of the program or course of study to be offered;
(4) Specific academic content of the program or course of study;
(5) Quality of the proposed program in comparison to existing programs;
(6) Analysis of the market for the program; and
(7) State's equal educational opportunity obligations under State and federal law.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.06 - Institutional Approval Process

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A. A prospective in-State institution may not operate, do business, recruit or enroll students, or begin instruction until it obtains approval from the Commission in accordance with this regulation.
B. An existing associate degree-granting institution seeking approval to offer baccalaureate or higher degrees may not recruit or enroll students, or begin instruction for the proposed new degree program until it obtains approval from the Commission in accordance with this regulation.
C. An application for institutional approval shall be submitted in two stages in a format prescribed by the Secretary and accompanied by additional information as required. A prospective in-State institution shall complete the two stages before the Commission may grant approval.
D. A prospective in-State institution shall submit two separate non-refundable application [fee] fees for a Stage One Application and a Stage Two Application in the amount of:
(1) $7,500 for up to two degree programs; and
(2) An additional $850 for each degree program over two programs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.07 - Financial Guarantee

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A. Before considering the initial approval of a public institution granting baccalaureate or higher degrees, the Commission shall receive assurance from the institution's governing board that it will support adequate funding for capital and operating costs of the institution.
B. Private Institutions Granting Baccalaureate or Higher Degrees.
(1) For a private institution granting baccalaureate or higher degrees, the governing board, or the incorporators if the board has not yet been selected, shall provide a surety bond or letter of credit issued by a surety company or banking institution authorized to transact business in Maryland with a credit rating satisfactory to the Commission in an amount:
(a) Adequate to provide refunds for students for current tuition and fee liability and to cover the administrative cost associated with the instrument claim; but
(b) Not less than $500,000.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.08 - Maintenance of Authority to Operate

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A. An approval granted by the Secretary or the Commission remains in effect in accordance with its terms unless the Secretary or the Commission has limited the approval for a certain period of time in the approval action.
B. Upon the expiration of an approval issued by the Commission, the Secretary may renew or reaffirm an in-State institution's approval if the Secretary is satisfied that the institution is in continued compliance with relevant approval criteria.
C. The Secretary shall monitor the continued compliance of approved in-State institutions in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
D. To maintain the authority to operate, for-profit in-State institutions, and non-accredited in-State institutions, both for-profit and non-profit, shall annually submit documents to the Commission relevant to the financial and academic health of the institution on a schedule and in a form specified by the Secretary that shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Audited financial statements for the past fiscal year;
(2) Financial ratios indicating the relationship of annual expenditures to annual revenues to include a primary reserve ratio, an equity ratio, and a net income ratio;
(3) Advertising budget as a percentage of total expenditures;
(4) Instructional expenses as a percentage of total expenditures;
(5) Reinvestment of gross revenues to support educational purposes and programs;
(6) Student recruitment and enrollment trends;
(7) An academic profile of entering students;
(8) Retention and graduation rates;
(9) Student loan default rates and agreements with private lenders;
(10) Faculty salaries and benefits;
(11) Faculty longevity and turnover data;
(12) Curriculum vitae of faculty and administrative staff members;
(13) Changes in accreditation status; and
(14) Litigation status including any adverse administrative actions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.09 - Withdrawal of Approval and Other Sanctions

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A. If, on the basis of available documentation, the Secretary believes that an in-State institution does not meet the conditions or standards on which its certificate of approval, or any other approval issued by the Commission or Secretary, was based, the Secretary shall give the institution written notice specifying the deficiencies believed to exist.
B. The written notice shall specify the alleged deficiencies, direct the in-State institution to correct them within a period of not less than 30 days, and recommend appropriate sanctions if the institution fails to correct the deficiencies.
C. Hearing.
(1) If the in-State institution requests a hearing on the notice of deficiencies, the Commission shall hold a hearing on the matter within 60 days of receipt of the request, subject to the requirement that any request for a hearing shall be received by the Commission within 20 days of the institution's receipt of the notice of deficiencies.
(2) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 13B.04.01.
(3) Subject to §F of this regulation, action on the notice of deficiencies shall be stayed until a determination after the hearing.
(4) Notwithstanding Regulation .11B of this chapter, the Secretary may stay action on any request for approval of a new program by an in-State institution issued a notice of deficiencies, until a determination is made after the hearing.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.10 - New Degrees

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A. If an in-State institution wishes to offer a new degree not previously offered by the institution unless already controlled by Regulation .06 of this chapter, the institution, through its governing board, shall submit a proposal and request the Commission to assess the readiness of the institution to grant the degree in accordance with Commission policies and procedures.
B. Review.
(1) In response to a request for approval of a new degree, the Secretary may appoint a team to make an on-site visit. If appointed, the team's assessment and recommendations shall be presented to the Secretary.
(2) The institution is responsible for the costs of the review.
(3) The Secretary shall grant full approval to an institution exhibiting the capability to award a new degree.
(4) The Secretary may grant conditional approval to an institution demonstrating potential capability to award the degree.
(5) The Secretary shall prepare a report for the Commission on the Secretary's action.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.11 - New Programs

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A. If an in-State institution wishes to offer an instructional program not authorized in the institution's certificate of approval or charter or not previously subject to approval or recommendation of the Commission, the institution shall submit a proposal and a request for approval or recommendation through its governing board to the Commission in accordance with this chapter and policies and procedures specified by the Secretary.
B. The Secretary shall review and act upon an application for a new program in accordance with the Commission's policies and procedures within 60 days of the date the completed proposal is received by the Commission.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.12 - Off-Campus Instruction

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A. In-State institutions may offer credit-bearing course work amounting to less than 1/3 of the required course work of a major field of study leading to a degree or certificate at a location other than that of the sponsoring institution/campus without Commission approval.
B. Off-Campus Programs.
(1) An in-State institution shall obtain the Secretary's approval or recommendation for off-campus programs before students are enrolled.
(2) With the exception of public associate-degree granting institutions offering instruction within their primary service area, if an in-State institution wishes to offer off-campus programs during any 12-month period, the institution shall submit a proposal and a request for approval through its governing board to the Commission in accordance with instructions provided by the Secretary. The Secretary shall review and act upon the application for an off-campus program under procedures established by the Commission.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.13 - Organization and Administration

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A. A prospective in-State institution shall design its organization to bring together the institution's total resources in an effectively coordinated effort that will accomplish the institution's stated objectives. The institution shall inform all individuals in the organization of their responsibilities and of those of the other principal administrative positions.
B. The members of the administration and the governing board of the prospective in-State institution shall have a demonstrated history of ethical practice.
C. A member of the administration or governing board may not have a history of fraudulent practices.
D. Governing Board.
(1) A private institution seeking initial approval shall have a governing board that conforms to the requirements of regulations in existence at the time of the application.
(2) Board members shall represent the founders, benefactors, and public, and are responsible for directing the accomplishment of the purposes for which an institution was founded.
(3) Board members of higher education institutions are responsible for:
(a) Establishing broad policy and long-range planning;
(b) Appointing and evaluating the chief executive officer;
(c) Developing financial resources and providing oversight of financial management;
(d) Playing a major role in the development of external relations; and
(e) Maintaining the administrative integrity of the institution.
(4) Board members may not use their positions on the board for personal material gain, with the exception of private institutions.
(5) Meetings shall be held at regularly stated times. The institution shall prepare an agenda of the meeting and keep accurate minutes of the meeting on file.
(6) The duties, responsibilities, and relationship of the board with the administration, faculty, and other staff members shall be clearly defined in an organizational chart. Decisions shall be made based on consultation with affected parties. The board shall concentrate on broad policy matters and avoid concerning itself with administrative detail.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.14 - Mission and Goals

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A. An in-State institution shall have a statement of mission and goals.
B. An adequate statement of institutional goals shall incorporate:
(1) The institutional identity, to include:
(a) A summary of the institution's character and purpose;
(b) A designation of the institution's functional emphasis as instruction, research, or public service;
(c) The degree levels offered and relative emphasis given to undergraduate and graduate instruction; and
(d) The institution's current or proposed Carnegie classification;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.15 - Admission

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A. Admissions Policy.
(1) An in-State institution's admissions policy shall be related to the objectives and resources of the institution, and clearly stated.
(2) An in-State institution that maintains an open-door policy shall make adequate provision for placement testing, counseling, and compensatory services.
(3) There shall be a demonstrable correlation between admissions policies and educational practices.
(4) Because the admissions policy affects all aspects of institutional planning, funding, and staffing, an institution shall carefully plan the admissions policy to determine whether it is serving the needs and interests of its students, or how it could be doing so more effectively.
(5) The admissions policy shall be nondiscriminatory, and in compliance with all State and federal laws with regard to nondiscrimination.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.16 - Graduation Requirements

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A. Associate Degree.
(1) Credit Hour Requirement.
(a) An associate degree requires the satisfactory completion of not less than 60 or more than 70 credit hours, representing a planned sequence of learning experiences.
(b) Beginning with the Fall 2015 academic year, the standard number of credit hours required for an associate's degree from a public community college is 60 credit hours.
(c) The standard number of credit hours required under §A(1)(b) of this regulation does not apply if:
(i) The degree program is defined as more than a 2-year associate's degree;
(ii) Professional accreditation requires a higher number of credit hours or requires course work that cannot be completed in 60 credit hours; or
(iii) Certification requirements result in a need for credit hours in excess of 60.
(d) In consultation with the Commission, the governing board of a public community college may approve additional exceptions to the credit hour requirements of this subsection.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.17 - Faculty

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A. The faculty employed by an in-State institution shall be competent on the basis of their formal education and professional experience to enable them, through effective instruction and other activities, to achieve the educational objectives of the institution.
B. A faculty member shall have completed formal studies at an institution accredited by an organization recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education to grant institutional accreditation or internationally recognized institution at least through the master's or first professional degree, or its equivalent, in the field in which the faculty member teaches. "Equivalent" means documented outstanding achievement in the arts, music, letters, science, research, business or industry, or public service. A faculty member shall demonstrate successful experience and provide continuing evidence of keeping abreast of developments in the faculty member's field.
C. The highest educational requirements for faculty members who teach courses of a technical or vocational nature at an associate degree-granting institution shall be compatible with their teaching assignments, with practical experience being given special consideration.
D. An associate degree-granting institution shall ensure the quality of the general education courses offered by:
(1) Assigning a full-time employee, with appropriate credentials, to be responsible for coordinating and supervising the general education offerings;
(2) Having a plan for relating the general education requirements to the curriculum offered by the institution; and
(3) Ensuring that faculty teaching in the general education courses comply with the requirements set forth for all faculty in this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.18 - Library/Learning Resource Center

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A. General.
(1) A library/learning resource center shall provide print and nonprint materials, services, media, and related equipment and facilities designed to facilitate and improve learning and to foster inquiry.
(2) A library/learning resource center's program and services shall:
(a) Be available to students, faculty, and the community as appropriate; and
(b) Include functions as the mission and goals of the institution may require.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.19 - Student Services and Activities

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A. Student services and activities shall realistically reflect the stated objectives, purposes, and philosophy of the in-State institution. The needs and welfare of students shall be of primary concern if there is to be motivation toward worthwhile academic achievement. Student policies shall encourage associations among students, faculty, and the administration, and shall provide opportunities for the development of individual potential.
B. An in-State institution shall ensure that all students have access to a well developed program of counseling, testing, advisement, orientation, financial aid, career development, placement, health services, food dispensing, and a college bookstore. The institution may determine specific organization of services, as well as the resources and staffing provided, as long as provision for the services noted in this section is made.
C. Student activities that complement the instructional program are particularly encouraged. An in-State institution should establish student government organizations that are representative and provide a responsible forum for student views as well as a vehicle for student input into institutional decision making. While participation in varsity athletics, student organization, and student governance is a valuable adjunct to the instructional program, these activities are not part of the instructional program itself, and the institution may not award academic credit for participation in these activities.
D. An in-State institution shall keep complete and accurate records of admission, enrollment, grades, scholarships, transfer of credits, transcripts, graduates, and other essentials in accordance with standard practice.
E. An in-State institution shall:
(1) Maintain student records in accordance with acceptable national standards regarding institutions of higher education;
(2) Ensure the physical security and confidentiality of student records, and store physical records in fire-proof cabinets;
(3) Have adequate security to prevent loss of records maintained in electronic systems; and
(4) Have a document security plan appropriate to its record-keeping system.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.20 - Facilities

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A. Because the effective operation of an in-State institution depends largely upon the physical atmosphere of the surroundings, the cleanliness, state of repair, and attractive appearance of the institution's grounds and buildings shall provide an adequate and effective educational environment.
B. An in-State institution shall provide safe, accessible, functional, and appropriately maintained facilities.
C. Facilities shall meet applicable federal, State, and local fire, safety, and health standards.
D. An in-State institution shall have a schedule for cleaning, repair, and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
E. An in-State institution shall appropriately assign specific responsibilities for care of grounds, campus security, traffic safety and control, fire protection, utilities, and plant upkeep.
F. An in-State institution shall appropriately assign specific responsibilities for storage, handling, and disposal of dangerous and toxic materials.
G. An in-State institution shall provide laboratory and classroom space appropriate to its curriculum.
H. An in-State institution shall provide office space and conference space to full-time and part-time faculty and administrators.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.21 - Finances

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A. An in-State institution shall operate in accordance with sound principles of financial management.
B. An in-State institution shall expend its revenue to provide adequately for instruction, administration, learning resources, student services, maintenance, equipment, and supplies. The institution's expenditures for specific functions shall be consistent with the goals and objectives of the institution.
C. Annual expenditures of an in-State institution shall be consistent with the annual revenue, financial plan, and other resources of the institution. The institution shall have adequate controls over expenditures in accordance with sound principles of financial management.
D. An in-State institution shall have appropriate and adequate financial planning to ensure the stability of the institution.
E. An in-State institution shall maintain its accounts in accordance with recognized national standards regarding institutions of higher education.
F. An in-State institution shall have a financial management process that includes the following functions:
(1) Ascertaining the institution's needs for funds;
(2) Generating adequate funds to meet the institution's needs;
(3) Using funds in a responsible manner to satisfy the institution's needs;
(4) Evaluating whether identified needs have been satisfied in the most efficient and effective manner;
(5) Maintaining a certified copy of its annual financial statements; and
(6) Providing a copy of the certified annual financial statements to the Commission upon request.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.22 - Catalog and Official Publications

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A. General Requirements.
(1) An in-State institution shall publish in print or electronically on a regular and continuing basis an official catalog that describes the institution and its program and course offerings accurately and completely.
(2) The catalog is the official document of the institution.
(3) The catalog and other publications of the institution shall present accurate, up-to-date information about the administration and operation of the institution.
(4) The institution shall make the catalog available to all students before the beginning of the period of instruction covered by the catalog and during that period of instruction.
(5) An institution shall ensure that all publications containing information normally included in the catalog are consistent with the catalog.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.02 - Minimum Requirements for In-State Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.02.23 - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

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A. In this regulation, the following terms have the meaning indicated:
(1) Foster Care Recipient.
(a) "Foster care recipient" means an individual who was placed in an out-of home placement by the Maryland Department of Human Resources and:
(i) Resided in an out-of-home placement in the State at the time the individual graduated from high school or successfully completed a general equivalency development examination (GED); or
(ii) Resided in an out-of-home placement in the State on the individual's 13th birthday and was placed into guardianship or adopted out of an out-of-home placement after the individual's 13th birthday.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.03 - Academic Programs - Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.03.01 - Review by The Commission

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This chapter sets forth requirements for program development by all institutions of higher education, including public, independent, private for-profit, 2-year, and 4-year institutions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.03 - Academic Programs - Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.03.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) Area of concentration means a sequential arrangement of courses within a program that:
(a) At the associate's level is at least 12 semester credit hours, and not greater than 30 semester credit hours;
(b) At the bachelor's level is at least 24 semester credit hours;
(c) At the master's level is at least 12 semester credit hours above the bachelor's degree; and
(d) At the doctoral level is at least 18 semester credit hours above the master's degree.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.03 - Academic Programs - Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.03.02-1 - Program Review Fees

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A. Except as provided in section C of this regulation, each institution of higher education shall pay an academic program review fee for each program review action as provided in this regulation.
B. The following schedule sets forth the fees for academic program review actions.
Category
Actions Covered
Fee
No Fee
* Articulation Agreement * Code Change * Request for Proposal from Community College
$0
Nominal Fee
* Discontinued Program * Suspend Program * Reactivate Program * Change Program Title * Notification of a Change in Program Modality * Non-Substantial Program Change * Substantial Change to Area of Concentration * Substantial Change to Certificate Program
$50
Modest Fee
* New Area of Concentration * New Certificate Program Within an Existing Program * Closed Site Approval * Statewide and Health Manpower Designations Substantial Change to Degree Program * Off-Campus Program
$250
Substantial Fee
* New Stand-Alone Certificate Program * New Academic Program * BTPS Program * Cooperative Degree Program * New Academic Program At Approved Out-of-State Institution Within a Non-Renewal Year
$850
New Degree Level Fee
* New Degree Level Approval
$5,000 for up to two degree programs plus $1,000 for each degree program over two programs
C. An institution of higher education requesting a program review action related to a program offered at a regional higher education center is exempt from payment of an academic program review fee.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.03 - Academic Programs - Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.03.03 - Statutory Authority of the Commission Regarding Academic Program Review, Approval, and Recommendation

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A. The Commission shall review program proposals for public institutions, independent institutions, and private for-profit institutions of higher education.
B. For public institutions, the Commission shall review and approve or disapprove program proposals for:
(1) New programs; and
(2) Substantial modifications.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.03 - Academic Programs - Degree-Granting Institutions › Section 13B.02.03.03-1 - Review of Extant Curricular Offerings as an area of Concentration at Community Colleges

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A. In this regulation, sequential arrangement means an arrangement of approved courses comprising between 12 and 30 semester hours offered by a community college on or before June 30, 2014.
B. A community college that has publicized a sequential arrangement as an option for students may submit a program proposal as provided in §C of this regulation to have the sequential arrangement approved as an area of concentration.
C. A community college may request that the Commission approve a sequential arrangement as an area of concentration by submitting a proposal that:
(1) Provides the area of concentration name;
(2) Outlines the curriculum design, including course descriptions, names, and credit hours;
(3) Explains the centrality of the proposed area of concentration to the institution's mission;
(4) Identifies when the option first became available; and
(5) Identifies with specificity:
(a) The educational need for the area of concentration, to include the regional or statewide need as identified in the State Plan; or
(b) The transfer and articulation arrangements that the area of concentration will facilitate or support.
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A. The Commission has delegated to the Secretary the responsibility and authority to act in its behalf on program proposals for new programs and substantial modifications submitted by institutions of higher education operating in Maryland under Education Article, §§
									11-206 and  11-206.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. Delegation Subject to Conditions and Limitations.
(1) The Secretary shall prepare and present a report to the Commission at each meeting summarizing all actions taken since the prior report, and the report may include:
(a) The name of the program proposal or articulation agreement;
(b) The degree to be offered;
(c) The name of the proposing institution;
(d) The relationship to institutional and segment role and mission;
(e) The relationship to the goals, objectives, and initiatives of the State Plan; and
(f) The disposition of the program proposal.
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Four long-term goals, quality, access and choice, accountability, and HBI enhancement, guide the Commission's program approval responsibilities, with each goal having the following focus:
A. Quality shall focus on the effectiveness of institutional actions, including:
(1) The extent to which an institution fulfills its stated mission;
(2) The centrality of a proposed program to the institution's approved mission; and
(3) The adherence of a proposed program to commonly accepted standards of academic practice as found in Regulation .06 of this chapter;
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A program proposal shall address the following areas:
A. Centrality to mission and planning priorities, relationship to the program emphasis as outlined in the mission statements, and an institutional priority for program development;
B. Critical and compelling regional or Statewide need as identified in the State Plan;
C. Quantifiable and reliable evidence and documentation of market supply and demand in the region and service area;
D. Reasonableness of program duplication, if any;
E. Relevance to the implementation or maintenance of high-demand programs at HBIs;
F. Relevance to the support of the uniqueness and institutional identities and missions of HBIs;
G. Adequacy of curriculum design, program modality, and delivery to related learning outcomes, consistent with Regulation .10 of this chapter;
H. For public institutions, adequacy of articulation and transfer planning, consistent with Regulation .19 of this chapter;
I. Adequacy of faculty resources, consistent with Regulation .11 of this chapter;
J. Adequacy of library resources, consistent with Regulation .12 of this chapter;
K. Adequacy of physical facilities, infrastructure, and instructional equipment, consistent with Regulation .13 of this chapter;
L. Adequacy of financial resources with documentation, consistent with Regulation .14 of this chapter;
M. Adequacy of provisions for evaluation of program, consistent with Regulation .15 of this chapter;
N. Consistency with the Commission's minority student achievement goals;
O. Relationship to low productivity programs identified by the Commission; and
P. Adequacy of distance education programs under Regulation .22 of this chapter.
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A. A program proposal submitted by an institution that is central to the institution's mission statement is eligible for approval or recommendation for implementation.
B. A proposed program shall be:
(1) Central to the institution's mission;
(2) Related to the program emphasis as outlined in the mission statement;
(3) An institutional priority for program development consistent with the institution's strategic planning process; and
(4) Adequately funded for at least the first 5 years of program implementation.
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A. A proposed program shall meet a critical and compelling regional or Statewide need as identified in the State Plan.
B. A program proposal shall clearly demonstrate demand and need for the program in terms of meeting present and future needs of the region and the State in general. Four kinds of needs may be identified:
(1) The need for the advancement and evolution of knowledge;
(2) Societal needs, including expanding educational opportunities and choices for minority and educationally disadvantaged students at institutions of higher education;
(3) Occupational and professional needs relative to upgrading vocational/ technical skills or meeting job market requirements; and
(4) The need to strengthen and expand the capacity of historically black institutions to provide high quality and unique educational programs.
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A. The elimination of unreasonable program duplication is a high priority. Ordinarily, proposed programs in undergraduate core programs consisting of basic liberal arts and sciences disciplines are not considered unnecessarily duplicative. Unreasonable duplication is a more specific concern in vocational/technical, occupational, graduate, and professional programs which meet special manpower needs. The issue of how a proposed program meets an institution's local and State area needs shall be addressed.
B. Evidence demonstrating that a proposed program is not duplicative of similar offerings in the State shall be submitted by the institution. At a minimum, this evidence shall be substantiated on the basis that the proposed program to be offered is not unreasonably duplicative of existing programs in a specific geographically proximate location in the State.
C. Determination of Duplication.
(1) In determining whether a program is unreasonably duplicative, the Secretary shall consider:
(a) The degree to be awarded;
(b) The area of specialization;
(c) The purpose or objectives of the program to be offered;
(d) The specific academic content of the program;
(e) Evidence of equivalent competencies of the proposed program in comparison to existing programs; and
(f) An analysis of the market demand for the program.
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A. A program shall be established and overseen by qualified faculty.
B. Faculty members in relevant disciplines in collaboration with other appropriate institutional personnel shall participate in the design of courses.
C. The presence of a structured and coherent program of study with clearly delineated program objectives and intended student learning outcomes shall be evident.
D. A program shall result in learning outcomes appropriate to the rigor and breadth of the program.
E. An institution shall provide for assessment of and shall document, student achievement of learning outcomes in a program.
F. Required courses in the program may not be excessive and shall be consistent with customary expectations for the type of certificate or degree proposed.
G. The program modality shall be appropriate to meet a program's objectives.
H. Advertising, recruiting, and admissions materials shall clearly and accurately represent the program and the services available.
I. A program shall provide students with clear, complete, and timely information on the curriculum, course and degree requirements, nature of faculty/student interaction, assumptions about technology competence and skills, technical equipment requirements, learning management system, availability of academic support services and financial aid resources, and costs and payment policies.
J. The general education courses shall be distributed in a manner consistent with COMAR 13B.02.02.16.E and F.
K. Accreditation Requirements; Conditional Approval.
(1) If a professional shall graduate from a program with specialized accreditation, certification, or approval to practice in the State, the program shall meet all appropriate accreditation, certification, or approval standards.
(2) The Secretary may grant conditional approval for a program that fails to meet the standards specified in §D(1) of this regulation if the institution begins the process of securing appropriate accreditation, certification, or approval.
(3) Except as provided in §D(4) of this regulation, the Secretary's conditional approval shall be revoked if an institution fails to secure appropriate accreditation, certification, or approval for the program within a time frame consistent with the relevant approval process.
(4) The Secretary may extend conditional approval if the institution has made substantial progress in securing appropriate accreditation, certification, or approval for the program.
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A. Faculty resources shall be consistent with COMAR 13B.02.02.17 and shall be adequate and appropriate for a proposed program, taking into consideration the institution's mission and the character of the program to be developed.
B. The minimum educational attainment of the faculty shall be the appropriate degree commensurate with the degree level of the proposed program.
C. The doctorate is the appropriate terminal degree for bachelor's and graduate programs, however, the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) or another professional degree may be adequate and appropriate for the proposed program.
D. If specialized accreditation or State licensure is an expectation, the number of terminal degree holders shall meet the minimum requirements of the appropriate accrediting association or licensing agency.
E. Programs shall involve credentialed full-time faculty in teaching, program development, and student academic support.
F. Adjunct and part-time faculty are an important and necessary component of some programs. Except in circumstances to be determined by the Secretary, at least 50 percent of the total semester credit hours within the proposed program shall be taught by full-time faculty.
G. Adjunct and part-time faculty shall:
(1) Possess the same or equivalent qualifications as the full-time faculty of the institution; and
(2) Be approved by the academic unit through which the credit is offered.
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A. Library resources shall be consistent with COMAR 13B.02.02.18 and appropriate to support the proposed program, whether it is to be offered on-site or at an off-campus location.
B. Appropriate library resources may be achieved through one or more of the following:
(1) On-site collections;
(2) Interlibrary loans; or
(3) Computerized access to holdings in other in-State or out-of-State libraries.