§10701. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 1. Academic credit. “Academic credit” means credit hours or some equivalent measure which may be awarded and which are applicable toward a degree. [PL 1981, c. 693, […]
§10702. Use of name “community college,” “college” or “university” An educational institution may use the term “community college,” “college” or “university” in connection with its operation or use any other name, title or descriptive matter that might tend to indicate that it is an institution of higher learning with the authority to confer degrees, only […]
§10703. Temporary approval to use the name “community college,” “college” or “university” 1. Power. The state board may grant an applicant a certificate of temporary approval, permitting use of the term “community college,” “college” or “university” in its name until the earlier of: A. The expiration of the academic year; or [PL 1981, […]
§10704-A. Authority to confer additional degrees An educational institution initially authorized by the Legislature to offer certain degrees under section 10704 may offer additional degrees with the approval of the state board. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §83 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 395, §A83 (NEW).
§10704. Initial authority to confer certain degrees An educational institution may confer certain degrees if it has been granted initial authority under an Act of the Legislature. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §82 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A82 (AMD).
§10705. Courses for credit An educational institution may offer courses or programs for academic credit leading to degree-completion requirements only if: [PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).] 1. Authority. It has been authorized under sections 10704 and 10704‑A to grant degrees; [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §84 (AMD).] 2. State […]
§10706-A. For-profit college and university review 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Adequate educational standards” means educational offerings and spending priorities that the state board finds meet the metrics established under subsection 3. [PL 2019, c. 157, §1 (NEW).] […]
§10706. Coordinated programs An educational institution may offer programs for academic credit that are coordinated with a Maine degree-granting educational institution and that have been approved by the state board. [PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §12 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §12 (AMD).
§10707. Applications 1. Degree-granting authority. Applications for authority to grant degrees shall be made on application to the state board on forms provided by the commissioner. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §85 (AMD).] 2. Temporary use of name. Applications for temporary state board authority to use the name “community college,” “college” or “university” […]
§10708. Exemptions This chapter does not apply to educational institutions which: [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 1. Prior to September 18, 1981. Had been authorized by the Legislature or the state board to grant undergraduate or graduate degrees prior to September 18, 1981 and are offering additional or different degrees at the […]
§10709. Penalties Any educational institution conferring degrees within the State or offering courses or programs within the State that carry academic credit without being authorized or approved to do so in accordance with this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000, payable to the State, to be recovered in a […]
§10710. Rules The state board shall, in accordance with section 3, adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
§10711. Prohibition The authority of an educational institution to confer degrees may not be sold, transferred, assigned or given as collateral. Any purported sale, transfer, assignment or encumbrance of this authority is void. [PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).
§10712. Termination of degree-granting authority The authority of an educational institution to confer degrees terminates upon determination by the state board that any of the following has occurred: [PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).] 1. Discontinuance of instruction. The substantial discontinuance of instruction by the educational institution; [PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).] […]
§10713. Investigations; hearings 1. Investigations. Whenever the state board believes that an event, transaction or condition within the scope of section 10712 may have occurred or may exist, it may conduct an investigation, which may include, but is not limited to, an examination of the educational institution by a visiting committee convened by the state […]
§10714. Application; retroactivity 1. Application. Sections 10711 to 10713 apply to all educational institutions having degree-granting authority on or after the effective date of those sections, except that sections 10711 to 10713 do not apply to any educational institution if the action taken under those sections constitutes an impairment of contract that violates the United […]
