Section 12-104.1 – High Impact Economic Development Activity
(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 […]
Section 12-105 – Fiscal Matters
(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 […]
Section 12-106 – Plan for and Administration of University
(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 […]
Section 12-107 – Equal Educational Opportunity
(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 […]
Section 12-108 – Chancellor; Employees of Board
(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 […]
Section 12-109 – Presidents of Constituent Institutions; Boards of Visitors
(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 […]
Section 12-110 – Faculty and Administrative Personnel
(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 […]