Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 02 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS › Chapter 13B.02.01 - Requirements for Authorization of Out-of-State Degree-Granting Institutions to Operate in Maryland › Section 13B.02.01.08 - Institutional Renewal Approval Process

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An out-of-State institution seeking to continue to operate in Maryland at a previously approved location for an additional year may not operate in Maryland, do business, recruit or enroll students, begin instruction, or promote advanced publicity through advertisements, announcements, or other similar media on proposed courses or programs to be offered in Maryland until it obtains approval from the Secretary in accordance with this chapter.
B. Procedures to Apply for Approval to Continue to Operate in Maryland at a Previously Approved Location.
(1) To receive approval to continue to operate in Maryland at a previously approved location for an additional year, whether to offer previously approved courses and programs or to offer new courses and programs, the chief executive officer shall submit to the Secretary on the forms provided a written application for authorization to continue to operate in Maryland.
(2) With the exception of an out-of-State institution that is located at and part of a regional higher education center, an out-of-State institution shall submit a nonrefundable application fee in the amount of:
(a) $7,500 for up to two degree programs; and
(b) An additional $850 for each degree program over two programs.
(3) The completed application and all supportive documentation for continued operation shall be provided at least 5 months before any existing approval expires.
(4) The application shall include:
(a) Identification of the institution;
(b) Specific mailing address of current operation;
(c) Proposed date of continued operation;
(d) Identification of authorized representatives;
(e) Board of trustees resolution of financial solvency;
(f) Certificate of incorporation as a foreign (out-of-State) corporation, if required by State law;
(g) Institutional accreditation status with an organization recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education to grant institutional accreditation;
(h) Copies of awards;
(i) Programmatic data, including the degree or certificate, the curriculum, and proposed schedule of classes;
(j) A detailed and accurate description of any proposed new programs and operations including:
(i) The degree and certificate programs to be offered by the institution for these programs;
(ii) A description of the objectives of each new degree and certificate program including the mode of instructional delivery;
(iii) A description of the student population to be served; and
(iv) A description of a teach-out plan allowing enrolled students to complete their program if the institution decides to cease operation in Maryland;
(k) Evidence of a critical and compelling regional or Statewide need and demand for the specific new academic degree programs in a specific geographical region of the State in accordance with Regulation .06 of this chapter;
(l) Data projecting market demand and the availability of openings in the job market to be served by each new program;
(m) Qualification of instructors and staff;
(n) Library resources;
(o) Certificate of compliance with fire and safety codes;
(p) Copies of advertisements; and
(q) Enrollment data as prescribed by the Secretary.