The General Assembly finds that: (1) Fundamental research is the building block of a knowledge–based economy; (2) Federal research grants that support fundamental research are transitioning from single–discipline grants to multidiscipline grants that span academic programs; (3) A successful knowledge–based economy also depends on the transition of innovative research projects developed in research labs to companies in the […]
(a) (1) There is a University of Maryland, which is a strategic partnership between the following two distinct campuses within the University System of Maryland: (i) The University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus; and (ii) The University of Maryland, College Park Campus. (2) The University of Maryland strategic partnership is a formal strategic alliance which leverages the resources of each campus […]
(a) There is an MPowering Joint Steering Council. (b) The Council consists of members appointed by the President of the College Park Campus and the President of the Baltimore Campus. (c) The Council shall: (1) Develop guidelines for faculty appointments that are joint between the College Park Campus and the Baltimore Campus; (2) Make recommendations to the presidents on joint […]
(a) (1) There is a Center for Maryland Advanced Ventures at the University of Maryland. (2) The Center shall be located on the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus in Baltimore City. (b) The Center shall: (1) Pursue grant funding for the University of Maryland, including interdisciplinary grant funding; (2) (i) Develop and implement guidelines for the transfer of technology developed by the […]
(a) (1) There is a University of Maryland Center for Economic and Entrepreneurship Development (UMCEED). (2) UMCEED shall be located on the College Park Campus. (b) Following all State law, regulations, and processes for program review and approval, UMCEED shall advance the education of students by developing degree and credential programs in the following fields of study: (1) Virtual and […]
