Section 10-204 – Duties of Public Institutions of Higher Education Generally
Public institutions of higher education shall: (1) Provide postsecondary education to students; (2) Transmit culture and extend knowledge through general higher education; (3) Teach and train students for careers and advanced study; (4) Protect academic freedom; (5) Promote civic responsibility; (6) Enhance economic development of the State through research, training, and extension services to business and industry; (7) Provide public services for […]
Section 10-205 – Goals
(a) It is the goal of the State that at least 55% of Maryland’s adults age 25 to 64 will hold at least an associate’s degree by the year 2025. (b) It is the goal of the State that all degree–seeking students enrolled in a public community college earn an associate’s degree before leaving the community college […]
Section 10-206 – Duties of Governor and General Assembly
The Governor and General Assembly shall: (1) Establish broad policy regarding higher education; (2) Delegate implementation of the policy to appropriate boards, commissions, institutions, and officials; (3) Provide for the adequate financing of public higher education; and (4) Demand accountability and effective management from public institutions of higher education.
Section 10-207 – Duties of Commission
The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall: (1) Advise the Governor and General Assembly on statewide higher education policy; (2) Conduct statewide planning for higher education; (3) Coordinate and arbitrate among different segments of higher education in the State; (4) Review, negotiate as necessary, and grant final approval of mission statements for each public institution of higher education and each […]