Section 11-208 – National Accreditation
(a) In this section, “national accreditation” means teacher education accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department and the Commission. (b) (1) An institution of higher education in this State may not offer a program of undergraduate or graduate studies that would certify a recipient to teach unless the institution has received: (i) Approval to operate by the […]
Section 11-209 – Near Completer Initiatives
(a) In this section, “near completer” means an individual who has completed some college credits but does not have a college degree and is no longer attending an institution of higher education. (b) (1) (i) The Commission, in collaboration with institutions of higher education, shall create a statewide communication campaign to identify near completers in the State and to […]
Section 11-210 – Revenue Sources of For-Profit Institutions — Limitations on Enrollment
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Annual revenue” means the revenue generated during an institution of postsecondary education’s fiscal year that can be included in its calculation related to compliance with 20 U.S.C. § 1094(a)(24). (3) (i) “Federal funds” means any federal financial assistance provided to an institution of postsecondary education through a […]
Section 11-211 – Disorderly School Closures — Close-Out Agreement
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Closing institution” means a private career school or an institution of postsecondary education that closes at least one program in a manner that is a disorderly closure. (3) “Disorderly closure” means the cessation of educational instruction, as determined by the Commission, of a program in which: […]
Section 11-301 – “Governing Board” Defined
In this subtitle, “governing board” includes the board of trustees of a community college.
Section 11-302 – Mission Statements — in General
(a) (1) The president of each public institution of higher education is responsible for developing a mission statement. (2) The president shall submit the mission statement to the institution’s governing board. (3) Upon the direction of the governing board, the president shall update the mission statement every 4 years in the year immediately following the quadrennial review of the […]
Section 11-303 – Mission Statements — Format
(a) The Commission, with the assistance of the presidents of the institutions required to develop mission statements under this subtitle, shall establish and periodically update the format of mission statements of the institutions of higher education to include specific short- and long-range goals and measurable objectives to be achieved through the implementation of the institution’s performance […]
Section 11-203 – Bonds or Guarantees of Institutions; Guaranty Fund
(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission may require any institution of postsecondary education that is required to obtain a certificate of approval or an institution of higher education that is required to register under § 11–202.2 of this subtitle to furnish a performance bond or other form of financial guarantee for either […]
Section 11-304 – Performance Accountability Plan — in General
(a) (1) The president of each public institution shall prepare a performance accountability plan. (2) The president shall submit the plan to the institution’s governing board. (3) The president shall update the accountability plan as appropriate and upon the direction of the governing board. (b) (1) The governing board: (i) Shall review the accountability plan; (ii) May amend and shall adopt or disapprove […]
Section 11-204 – Failure to Meet Conditions or Standards
(a) If the Commission believes that an institution of postsecondary education does not meet the conditions or standards on which its certificate of approval, registration, or any other approval issued by the Commission or Secretary, was based, the Commission shall give the institution written notice specifying the deficiencies believed to exist. (b) (1) The notice shall specify the […]