(a) In order to foster the development of a consolidated system of public higher education, to improve the quality of education, to extend its benefits and to encourage the economical use of the State’s resources, the University System of Maryland is established in accordance with the provisions of this title. (b) (1) In this title the following words […]
The University System of Maryland may not include Morgan State University.
(a) (1) There is a body corporate and politic known as the University System of Maryland. (2) The University is an instrumentality of the State and a public corporation. (3) The University is an independent unit of State government. (4) The exercise by the University of the powers conferred by this subtitle is the performance of an essential public function. […]
(a) (1) In December each year, the Board of Regents shall elect from among the members of the Board of Regents: (i) A chairperson; and (ii) Any other officer it requires. (2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the member elected as chairperson shall serve in that position subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. […]
(a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the provisions of Title 11 of this article and any other restriction imposed by law by specific reference to the University System of Maryland, or by any trust agreement involving a pledge of property or money, the Board of […]
(a) In this section, “high impact economic development activity” means an initiative, transaction, or other undertaking by the University System of Maryland or one of its constituent institutions to create or facilitate: (1) 20 or more new jobs in the State of Maryland; (2) The award or completion of at least $1,000,000 in externally funded research or other […]
(a) (1) In consultation with the institutions and the Chancellor, the Board shall: (i) Establish standards for funding based on differences in the size and mission of the constituent institutions; (ii) Review, modify, as necessary, and approve consolidated budget requests for appropriations for the University System of Maryland with respect to: 1. The operating budget; and 2. The capital budget; and […]
(a) (1) In consultation with the presidents of the constituent institutions and the University of Maryland campuses, the Chancellor shall develop an overall plan that: (i) Is consistent with the State Plan for Higher Education in accordance with the Charter and with the constituent institutions’ approved mission statements; (ii) Sets forth both long–range and short–range goals, objectives, and priorities […]
(a) In consultation with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Chancellor, the Board shall undertake good faith efforts to: (1) Achieve the goals, measures, and commitments contained in any applicable equal educational opportunity plan adopted by the State; (2) Devote ample resources to achieving the equal employment opportunity goals and objectives; and (3) Ensure that women and minorities […]
(a) (1) The Board of Regents shall appoint a Chancellor of the University System of Maryland. (2) The Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University System of Maryland and the Chief of Staff for the Board. (b) (1) The Chancellor shall: (i) Advise the Board of Regents on systemwide policy; (ii) Conduct systemwide planning; (iii) Coordinate and arbitrate among the institutions […]
(a) (1) Except as provided in Subtitle 3 of this title, and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in consultation with the Chancellor and after a thorough search, the Board of Regents shall appoint a qualified person as president of each constituent institution. (2) The Board of Regents shall approve the membership of any search committee convened […]
(a) (1) Upon the recommendation of the Chancellor who shall consult with the presidents, and in accordance with the requirements of Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Board of Regents shall establish general standards and guidelines governing the appointment, compensation, advancement, tenure, and termination of all faculty and unrepresented employees in the University […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, appointments of the University System of Maryland are not subject to or controlled by the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System. (b) In accordance with the requirements of Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Board of Regents […]
(a) (1) Except as provided in § 11-203(e) of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the University is exempt from Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (2) (i) Subject to review and approval by the Board of Public Works and the Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee of the General Assembly, the Board of Regents shall […]
(a) Consistent with § 15–107 of this article and any other applicable law, the Board of Regents may establish, invest in, finance, and operate businesses or business entities when the Board finds that doing so would further one or more goals of the University and is related to the mission of the University. (b) (1) A business entity […]
(a) There is a University Textbook Consortium within the University System of Maryland. (b) The purpose of the University Textbook Consortium is to enable constituent institutions to receive a volume discount on the purchase of textbooks and other educational supplies. (c) The University System Office or its designee shall coordinate the purchase and distribution of textbooks and other […]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2022 PER CHAPTER 763 OF 2017 // (a) It is the policy of the State that all students have access to high–quality, low–cost learning materials and resources. (b) (1) For fiscal year 2019, the Governor shall include $100,000 in general funds in the State budget for the purpose of providing a grant to […]
(a) Each constituent institution shall develop a method to clearly and conspicuously show in the online course scheduling application which courses: (1) Provide students access to all required course materials in the form of free or low–cost digital materials; and (2) May provide students access to course materials with a low–cost print option as an alternative to free […]
(a) In this section, “candidate”, “contribution”, and “political committee” have the meanings stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article. (b) The restrictions in this section apply from the date of a member’s appointment to the Board of Regents until the end of the member’s tenure on the Board. (c) (1) A member of the Board of Regents […]
(a) There is a University of Maryland Agriculture and Natural Resources Internship Program. (b) The purpose of the University of Maryland Agriculture and Natural Resources Internship Program is to: (1) Provide students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus with at least one semester, where appropriate, of work experience […]
