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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.01 - Minimum Requirements for Private Career Schools › Section 13B.01.01.25 - Interactive Distance Education by Private Career Schools-Evaluation and Assessment

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A school shall provide for frequent assessment and documentation of student achievement in each course and at the completion of the program, which comply with the following:
(1) Examinations and other evaluative techniques shall adequately measure mastery of stated learning objectives;
(2) Adequate provisions and safeguards to ensure the security and integrity of student testing and evaluation shall be used;
(3) Adequate provisions to authenticate the identity of students taking tests or being evaluated shall be used;
(4) Requirements for successful completion of distance education courses and programs shall be similar to those of resident programs; and
(5) Documentation shall be maintained in each student's file to demonstrate compliance with the school's approved policies of attendance and academic progress.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.01 - Minimum Requirements for Private Career Schools › Section 13B.01.01.26 - Interactive Distance Education by Private Career Schools-Commitment to Support

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A school shall demonstrate a commitment to ongoing support, both financial and technical, and to a continuation of the program for a period sufficient to enable a student to complete a program.
B. A school shall provide a financial guarantee in accordance with Regulation .19 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.01 - Minimum Requirements for Private Career Schools › Section 13B.01.01.27 - Interactive Distance Education by Private Career Schools-Tuition, Fees, Refunds

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A. For a combined program, the tuition price for the distance education portion and the tuition price for the resident portion shall be separately stated on the enrollment agreement. The total of the two shall be the total tuition charge.
B. For the resident portion of a combined program, charges shall be assessed only after a student attends the first resident class session.
C. Minimum Refund.
(1) For the resident portion of a combined program, the minimum refund that a school shall pay a student who withdraws or is terminated after the 7-day cancellation period has expired and after instruction has begun is identified in Regulation .12M of this chapter.
(2) For a program or portion of a program delivered by distance education, the minimum refunds that a school shall pay a student who withdraws or is terminated after the 7-day cancellation period has expired and after instruction has begun are as provided in §C(3)-(5) of this regulation and are not as provided in Regulation .12M of this chapter.
(3) A prorated refund shall be made based on the proportion of the program completed by the student. The proportion of the program completed shall be the percentage of submitted lesson assignments completed by the student compared to the total number of lesson assignments in the program or portion of the program delivered by distance education.
(4) A refund due a student shall be based on the date of withdrawal or termination and paid within 60 days from the date of withdrawal or termination. In accordance with Regulation .02B(11) of this chapter, the student's last date of attendance is the date of withdrawal or termination.
(5) In the case of an official leave of absence, if a student fails to return to training by the end of the leave of absence, a refund due a student shall be based on the date of withdrawal or termination and paid within 60 days of the scheduled last date of the leave of absence.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.02 - Joseph A. Sellinger Program-Aid to Nonpublic Higher Education Institutions › Section 13B.01.02.01 - Applicability; Effective Date

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The criteria and procedures contained in this chapter apply to the program of aid to nonpublic institutions of higher education provided for by Education Article, §
									17-101 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland. These amended criteria and procedures are effective beginning with the expenditure, reporting, and verification of aid awarded for the 1994 fiscal year.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.02 - Joseph A. Sellinger Program-Aid to Nonpublic Higher Education Institutions › Section 13B.01.02.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Commission" means Maryland Higher Education Commission.
(2) "Eligible institution" means an institution of higher education satisfying the requirements of Regulation .03 of this chapter.
(3) "Program" or "academic program" means a series of courses which are arranged in a scope and a sequence leading to a degree or certificate, or which constitute a major.
(4) "Religious, seminarian, or theological academic programs" means a series of courses which are arranged in a scope and a sequence either leading to a degree or certificate which indicates specialization in the study of religion or in religious, seminarian, or theological studies, or which constitute a major in any of these subject matters.
(5) "State's general fund per full-time equivalent student appropriation for the 4-year public colleges and universities" means the general fund per full-time equivalent student appropriations for Bowie State University, Coppin State College, Frostburg State University, Morgan State University, Salisbury State University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Towson State University, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.02 - Joseph A. Sellinger Program-Aid to Nonpublic Higher Education Institutions › Section 13B.01.02.03 - Qualifications for Aid

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A. The Commission shall determine which institutions are eligible for aid under this chapter.
B. To qualify for State aid under this chapter, an institution of higher education shall:
(1) Be a nonprofit private:
(a) College or university that was established in the State before July 1, 1970,
(b) Institution of higher education that formerly received State aid as a component of a private college or university that was established in this State before July 1, 1970, or
(c) Institution of higher education that is established in this State and grants an associate of arts degree;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.02 - Joseph A. Sellinger Program-Aid to Nonpublic Higher Education Institutions › Section 13B.01.02.04 - Computation of Amount of Annual Award

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A. The Commission shall determine the annual apportionment available to each eligible institution in accordance with this regulation.
B. Eligible Credit Hours Generated.
(1) The number of eligible credit hours generated in an institution during the fall semester or quarter of the fiscal year next preceding the fiscal year for which the apportionment is to be made shall be computed by adding the number of:
(a) Credit hours of enrollment in undergraduate courses regardless of student level;
(b) Credit hours of enrollment in graduate courses regardless of student level; and
(c) Equated credit hours of enrollment in special courses.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.02 - Joseph A. Sellinger Program-Aid to Nonpublic Higher Education Institutions › Section 13B.01.02.05 - Administration of Program

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Verification and Notice.
(1) The Commission may verify the information submitted pursuant to Regulation .04 of this chapter as to eligible credit hours of enrollment by examining the registration or other data on which these submissions are based.
(2) If the figure resulting from the verification in §A(1) of this regulation differs from the figure submitted, the Commission shall certify to the State Comptroller an award amount based upon the corrected figure.
(3) Representatives of the institutions shall be given notice of the correction and an opportunity to discuss the basis for the correction with the Commission before the revision of the award.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.02 - Joseph A. Sellinger Program-Aid to Nonpublic Higher Education Institutions › Section 13B.01.02.06 - Prohibition of Sectarian Use of Funds

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Education Article, §
									17-107, Annotated Code of Maryland, prohibits recipient institutions from using State funds for sectarian purposes. That provision generally prohibits the use of State funds to support religious instruction, religious worship, or other activities of a religious nature.
B. Prohibited Uses.
(1) Listed in §B(2) of this regulation are several potential uses of State funds that would violate the sectarian use prohibition. The list is not intended to be all inclusive and, if an institution is in doubt whether any other possible use of the funds might violate the sectarian use prohibition, it may consult with and seek the advice of the Commission in advance.
(2) An institution may not use State funds for:
(a) Student aid if the:
(i) Institution imposes religious restrictions or qualifications on eligibility for student aid, or
(ii) Students are enrolled in a religious, seminarian, or theological academic program;
(b) The salary, in whole or in part, of an individual who:
(i) Is engaged in the teaching of religion or theology,
(ii) Serves as chaplain or director of the campus ministry, or
(iii) Administers or supervises a program of religious activities;
(c) The portion of the cost of maintenance or repair of a building or facility used for:
(i) The teaching of religion or theology,
(ii) Religious worship, or
(iii) A religious activity;
(d) Utility bills, if the institution has a building or facility that is used in whole or in part for the teaching of religion or theology, religious worship, or religious activity, unless the building is separately metered;
(e) Utility bills for a separately metered building or facility that is used in whole or in part for the teaching of religion or theology, religious worship, or religious activity; or
(f) The construction or renovation of a building or facility that is or will be used for the teaching of religion or theology, religious worship, or religious activity.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.02 - Joseph A. Sellinger Program-Aid to Nonpublic Higher Education Institutions › Section 13B.01.02.07 - Review by Board of Public Works

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
These criteria and procedures are subject to the review of the Board of Public Works.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.03 - Classification of Nonpublic Institutions of Higher Education › Section 13B.01.03.01 - Purpose and Scope

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A. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a procedure for the Commission to determine if a nonpublic institution of higher education is a private nonprofit institution of higher education or a for-profit institution of higher education under Education Article, §
									10-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. This chapter does not affect any rights or obligations of a nonpublic institution of higher education that are not governed by:
(1) Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(2) This title; or
(3) Commercial Law Article, Title 13, Annotated Code of Maryland, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.03 - Classification of Nonpublic Institutions of Higher Education › Section 13B.01.03.03 - Delegation to Secretary

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The Commission delegates to the Secretary the responsibility and authority to act on its behalf in the determination of whether an institution of higher education is a private nonprofit institution of higher education or a for-profit institution of higher education under Education Article, §
									10-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The Secretary shall prepare and present a report to the Commission by June 30 of each year and as otherwise requested by the Commission summarizing actions taken under this delegation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.03 - Classification of Nonpublic Institutions of Higher Education › Section 13B.01.03.04 - Criteria for Classification

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A. An institution of higher education shall be determined to be a private nonprofit institution of higher education under §
									10-101 of the Education Article if it:
(1) Benefits no person or entity through any part of its net earnings;
(2) Is legally authorized to operate as a nonprofit organization by each state in which it is physically located;
(3) Has been determined by the IRS to be an organization to which contributions are tax deductible in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3);
(4) Had no reportable incidents in the previous calendar year that:
(a) Are determined by the Secretary to constitute private inurement; and
(b) Were not satisfactorily corrected prior to the submission of the report in Regulation .05 of this chapter; and
(5) Timely files the report required under Regulation .05 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.03 - Classification of Nonpublic Institutions of Higher Education › Section 13B.01.03.05 - Reporting Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. To be classified as a private nonprofit institution of higher education under Education Article, §
									10-101, Annotated Code of Maryland, an institution of higher education shall provide to the Secretary, by March 1 of each year, a report in a form prescribed by the Secretary.
B. In the report, the institution shall include the following:
(1) A certification that the institution:
(a) Benefits no person or entity through any part of its net earnings;
(b) Is legally authorized to operate as a nonprofit organization by each state in which it is physically located; and
(c) Is currently classified by the IRS to be an organization to which contributions are tax deductible in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3);
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.03 - Classification of Nonpublic Institutions of Higher Education › Section 13B.01.03.06 - Initial Review

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A. The Secretary may request additional information from an institution to determine its classification.
B. The Secretary shall consult with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General before determining that any reportable incident does not constitute private inurement.
C. If the Secretary finds, based on all the information available to the Secretary, that the requirements of Regulation .04A of this chapter are met by an institution, the Secretary shall classify the institution as a private nonprofit institution of higher education under Education Article, §
									10-101, Annotated Code of Maryland, and send written notice of the determination to the institution no later than 45 days after submission of the report in Regulation .05 of this chapter.
D. If the Secretary finds that an institution should be classified as a for-profit institution of higher education under Education Article, §
									10-101, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary shall provide a written statement of findings, including the basis of the findings, to the institution no later than 45 days after submission of the report in Regulation .05 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.03 - Classification of Nonpublic Institutions of Higher Education › Section 13B.01.03.07 - Determination After Statement of Findings

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An institution may, within 20 days of receipt of a statement of findings under Regulation .06 of this chapter, submit to the Secretary a response and proposed corrective action plan.
B. If the Secretary does not receive a response to the statement of findings within the specified time period, the Secretary shall issue a determination affirming the statement of findings and classifying the institution as a for-profit institution of higher education.
C. Within 20 days of receipt of a response to the statement of findings, the Secretary shall:
(1) Issue a revised statement of findings and a determination classifying the institution as a private nonprofit institution of higher education;
(2) Issue a determination affirming the statement of findings and classifying the institution as a for-profit institution of higher education; or
(3) Notify the institution, in writing, that a determination is being deferred for the purposes of entering into a corrective action plan.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.03 - Classification of Nonpublic Institutions of Higher Education › Section 13B.01.03.08 - Hearings

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A. Requests.
(1) If, within 45 days after timely submission of a report under Regulation .05 of this chapter, an institution has not received a determination or a statement of findings, the institution may request a hearing before the Commission to determine its classification.
(2) If, within 20 days after timely submission of a response to a statement of findings, an institution has not received a determination or a notice of deferral, the institution may request a hearing before the Commission to determine its classification.
(3) If the Secretary issues a determination that an institution will be classified as a for-profit institution of higher education, the institution may, within 20 days of receiving notice of the determination, request a hearing before the Commission to determine if the classification was made in an arbitrary or capricious manner.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS › Chapter 13B.01.03 - Classification of Nonpublic Institutions of Higher Education › Section 13B.01.03.09 - Effect of Classification

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A. The Secretary may take any action regarding the institution that is permissible under Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this title for the Commission to take regarding a for-profit institution of higher education, after:
(1) The Secretary issues a determination of classification as a for-profit institution of higher education and no request for a hearing is received within 20 days;
(2) An institution has been determined to be a for-profit institution of higher education after a hearing arising from Regulation .08A(1) or (2) of this chapter; or
(3) The Secretary's determination of for-profit classification is upheld after a hearing arising from Regulation .08A(3) of this chapter.
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.02.01.01 - Purpose

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. This chapter implements the provisions of Education Article, §§
									11-201 -11-204, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The purpose of this chapter is to require that out-of-State institutions:
(1) Maintain intellectual and academic integrity;
(2) Have adequate financial resources and be operated in accordance with acceptable principles of sound financial management;
(3) Have a clearly defined mission, with goals and objectives consistent with the purposes of higher education and related to the programs to be offered by the institution in Maryland;
(4) Consistently maintain a faculty, a program of instruction, physical facilities, and resources adequate to the:
(a) Satisfactory delivery of the program approved to be offered in Maryland; and
(b) Attainment of educational quality;
(5) Admit, retain, and graduate only those students who meet quantitatively and qualitatively creditable standards of achievement appropriate to the institution;
(6) Issue announcements and advertisements that accurately portray to the public the purposes, practices, and program offerings of the institution at the approved site or sites in Maryland;
(7) Provide appropriate student services; and
(8) Operate under an effective administrative structure.
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.02.01.02 - Scope

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The requirements in this chapter apply to all out-of-State institutions, including colleges and universities, and separately incorporated graduate institutions or centers that require or seek a certificate of approval to operate in Maryland, or continue to operate in Maryland, and grant formal awards within the State.
B. The requirements in this chapter also apply to existing out-of-State institutions that are seeking approval to offer a new degree level in Maryland.
C. The approval granted to an out-of-State institution to operate in Maryland and award degrees applies only to the formal awards, instructional programs, and locations designated in the certificate of approval.
D. Programs to be reviewed under this authority include:
(1) New certificates or degree levels; and
(2) Program suspensions or discontinuances.
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.02.01.03 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
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 out-of-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.02.01 - Requirements for Authorization of Out-of-State Degree-Granting Institutions to Operate in Maryland › Section 13B.02.01.04 - Exemptions

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A. This chapter does not apply to an out-of-State institution offering a course or a program on a military installation if:
(1) The recruitment and enrollment of students is limited to active duty military personnel, dependents of active duty military personnel, or civilians employed at the installation;
(2) The institution waives its right to claim veterans' benefits for enrollees; and
(3) The institution applies for and is granted an exemption from this regulation.
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.02.01.04-1 - Report by Out-of-State Institutions

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An out-of State institution that has no more than ten students in a single program placed simultaneously at one site in the State in a supervised internship, practicum, or field experience as a required part of a degree or certificate program shall:
(1) Submit to the Secretary, by June 30 of each year, an annual report detailing the number of students placed at each internship, practicum, or field experience location; and
(2) Register any online programs in accordance with Education Article, §
										11-202.2, Annotated Code of Maryland.
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.02.01.05 - Institutional Titles

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An out-of-State institution or other out-of-State entity may not use the name "college", "university", "regional higher education center", or word of similar import, in a manner that connotes the offering of a postsecondary educational course or program, unless that institution 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 out-of-State institution may not change its institutional designation within the State 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.02.01 - Requirements for Authorization of Out-of-State Degree-Granting Institutions to Operate in Maryland › Section 13B.02.01.06 - Need Criteria

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Before the Commission may evaluate the readiness of an out-of-State institution to operate in Maryland or award new degrees in the State, including the offering of an instructional program or a degree level not previously approved, 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 required by §A of this regulation shall include:
(1) The degree to be awarded;
(2) The area of specialization;
(3) The 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) The quality of the proposed program in comparison to existing programs;
(6) An analysis of the market for the program; and
(7) The 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.02.01 - Requirements for Authorization of Out-of-State Degree-Granting Institutions to Operate in Maryland › Section 13B.02.01.07-1 - Operation of Out-of-State SARA Institutions in the State

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A. An out-of-state SARA institution that does not operate in Maryland may provide SARA distance education in the State.
B. An out-of-State SARA institution may not operate in Maryland unless it first obtains a certificate of approval from the Commission pursuant to Education Article, §
									11-202, Annotated Code of Maryland
C. An out-of-State SARA institution that operates in Maryland may not offer a program in Maryland unless the program is offered in compliance with Education Article, §
									11-206, Annotated Code of Maryland
D. An out-of-State SARA institution is subject to all generally applicable laws and regulations of Maryland, as may be amended by the General Assembly, including but not limited to the Maryland Consumer Protection Act
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.02.01.09 - Withdrawal of Approval and Other Sanctions

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A. If, on the basis of available documentation, the Secretary believes that an out-of-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 out-of-State institution to correct them within a period of not less than 30 days, and specify the appropriate sanctions if the institution fails to correct the deficiencies.
C. Hearing.
(1) If the out-of-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 is 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 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.
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.02.01.10 - Accreditation

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An out-of-State institution shall maintain continuous full accreditation by an organization recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education to grant institutional accreditation. Candidacy status and official probationary status may not be considered as a valid substitution for full institutional accreditation.
B. Proposed specialized fields of study, maintaining professional accreditation by an association recognized by the United States Department of Education shall meet the same standards applicable to the resident campus program.
C. Out-of-State institutions shall present written evidence of compliance with institutional and professional accrediting associations' policies related to off-campus educational activities.
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.02.01.11 - Academic Policies

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Institutional academic policies for admission, graduation, and the awarding of academic credit shall be consistent with policies maintained by the parent institution for resident students and shall be consistent with the State's minimum requirements for colleges operating in Maryland as provided in COMAR 13B.02.02.15, .16, and .19.
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.02.01.12 - One Semester Hour of Credit

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A. An out-of-State institution shall award 1 semester hour of credit for:
(1) A minimum of 15 hours of 50 minutes each of actual class time, exclusive of registration, study days, and holidays, when supervision is assured and learning is documented;
(2) A minimum of 30 hours of 50 minutes each of supervised laboratory or studio time, exclusive of registration, study days, and holidays, when supervision is assured and learning is documented;
(3) A minimum of 45 hours of 50 minutes each of instruction situations such as practica, internships, and cooperative education placements, when supervision is assured and learning is documented; or
(4) Instruction delivered by electronic media based on the equivalent outcomes in student learning of §A(1) of this regulation and may include a combination of telelessons, classroom instruction, student consultation with instructors, and readings, when supervision is assured and learning is documented.
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.02.01.13 - Credit for Practica, Clinical Experience, Internships, and Cooperative Work Experiences

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A. An out-of-State institution awarding academic credit for practica, clinical experiences, internships, and cooperative work experiences shall ensure that the credit is being awarded for actual academic learning.
B. A student shall demonstrate competence through testing or through other appropriate evaluative measures.
C. A degree-granting institution offering baccalaureate and higher degrees may not award more than 45 semester hours of the minimum 120 hours required for the baccalaureate degree or a proportional amount of a greater number of hours through credit offered in this manner.
D. An associate degree-granting institution may not award more than 30 semester hours of the minimum 60 hours required for the associate degree or a proportional amount of a greater number of hours through credit offered in this manner.
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.02.01.14 - Credit for Prior Learning

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A. An out-of-State institution may not award more than 1/2 the number of credits required for graduation, regardless of the method of assessing the credit, for credit for prior learning or experience.
B. An out-of-State institution may grant credit for prior learning or experience based upon successful completion of an acceptable standardized examination such as the College-Level Examination Program.
C. An out-of-State institution may not award more than:
(1) 30 semester hours of the minimum 120 hours required for the baccalaureate degree or a proportional amount of a greater number of hours; or
(2) 15 semester hours of the minimum 60 semester hours required for the associate degree or a proportional amount of a greater number of hours, for credit for prior learning, granted based on examinations developed by the institution and on portfolio assessments.
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.02.01.15 - Administrative Staff

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A. The out-of-State institution shall provide for an on-site administrative staff responsible for the overall administrative operation of educational activities, including counseling, advising, testing, orientation, financial aid services, and maintenance of academic records.
B. In addition to being responsible for the administration of the policies and procedures established by the parent institution, the designated administrators are responsible for meeting the expectations set forth in this chapter.
C. The duties, responsibilities, and size of the staff shall be adequate to the purpose and size of educational activities offered.
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.02.01.17 - Library Resources

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A. An out-of-State institution offering programs or courses, or both, in Maryland, shall provide adequate and appropriate library resources within State boundaries and within reasonable distance of the instructional site. Usage statistics shall be kept to determine to what extent these resources are available and accessible.
B. Waiver.
(1) In extraordinary circumstances, an out-of-State institution may request a waiver of the requirements of §A of this regulation.
(2) The request for a waiver shall be placed on the agenda of a regularly scheduled public meeting of the Education Policy Committee. The Chairman of the Education Policy Committee shall present the Committee's findings to the Commission at its next regularly scheduled public meeting. The decision of the Commission is considered final and not subject to further review.
(3) A waiver may be granted if the waiver is justified by:
(a) The specialized or technical nature of the institution's curriculum; or
(b) An executed contract or contracts with another library or libraries ensuring students adequate access to another appropriate collection either through location or through information technology.
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.02.01.18 - Student Services and Activities

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A. Student services and activities shall realistically reflect the stated objectives, purposes, and philosophy of the out-of-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 out-of-State institution shall ensure that all students have access to a well developed program of counseling, testing, advisement, orientation, financial aid, career development, and placement. The institution may determine the specific organization of services, as well as the resources and staffing provided, as long as provision for the services noted in this section are made.
C. Student activities that complement the instructional program are particularly encouraged. An out-of-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 organizations, 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 out-of-State institution shall keep complete and accurate records of admission, enrollment, grades, scholarships, transfers of credits, transcripts, graduates, and other essentials in accordance with standard practice.
E. An out-of-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.02.01 - Requirements for Authorization of Out-of-State Degree-Granting Institutions to Operate in Maryland › Section 13B.02.01.19 - Facilities

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A. Because the effective operation of an institution depends largely upon the physical atmosphere of the surroundings, the cleanliness, state of repair, and attractive appearance of the out-of-State institution's grounds and buildings shall provide an adequate and effective educational environment.
B. An out-of-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 out-of-State institution shall have a schedule for cleaning, repair, and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
E. An out-of-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 out-of-State institution shall appropriately assign specific responsibilities for storage, handling, and disposal of dangerous and toxic materials.
G. An out-of-State institution shall provide laboratory and classroom space appropriate to its curriculum.
H. An out-of-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.02.01 - Requirements for Authorization of Out-of-State Degree-Granting Institutions to Operate in Maryland › Section 13B.02.01.20 - Catalog and Official Publications

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A. General Requirements.
(1) An out-of-State institution shall publish in print or electronically on a regular and continuing basis an official catalog or other official publication that describes the institution and its program and course offerings, relative to its operations in Maryland, 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.02.01 - Requirements for Authorization of Out-of-State Degree-Granting Institutions to Operate in Maryland › Section 13B.02.01.21 - Instruction Delivered by Distance Education

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An out-of-State institution operating in Maryland and delivering instruction in Maryland by distance education shall provide evidence to the Secretary of compliance with the C-RAC guidelines.
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.02.01.22 - Out-of-State Institutions Operating at a Regional Higher Education Center or in a Community College Facility

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A. The governing body of a regional higher education center may submit to the Commission a request for proposals for the offering of a baccalaureate degree program at a center in accordance with §C of this regulation.
B. A board of trustees of a community college may submit to the Commission a request for proposals for the offering of a baccalaureate degree program not currently offered in the region in accordance with §C of this regulation.
C. Before submitting a request for proposals to the Commission, a regional higher education center or a community college shall:
(1) Seek input from students, workforce development councils, and other civic, educational, community, and business groups when assessing the educational needs of the region;
(2) Determine the regional or Statewide need for graduates of each program for which a request for proposals is submitted;
(3) Identify the enrollment patterns, special characteristics of students, and other unique circumstances that would require a program to be offered in a particular manner; and
(4) Determine that the degree program is necessary to meet the academic and economic development needs of the region or State.
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.02.02.01 - Purpose

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A. This chapter implements the provisions of Education Article, §§
									11-201 -11-204, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The purpose of this chapter is to require that in-State institutions:
(1) Maintain intellectual and academic integrity;
(2) Have adequate financial resources and be operated in accordance with acceptable principles of sound financial management;
(3) Have a clearly defined mission, with goals and objectives consistent with the purposes of higher education;
(4) Consistently maintain a faculty, a program of instruction, physical facilities, and resources adequate to the:
(a) Satisfactory realization of its mission and goals, and
(b) Attainment of educational quality;
(5) Admit, retain, and graduate only those students who meet quantitatively and qualitatively creditable standards of achievement appropriate to the institution;
(6) Issue announcements that accurately portray to the public the purposes and practices of the institution;
(7) Provide appropriate student services; and
(8) Operate under an effective administrative structure.